The University of South Africa (Unisa) has announced 2025 late applications. This gives individuals who want to further their studies at the country’s largest university a chance to secure their placement for the 2024 academic year.
Unisa uses an Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) approach to education. This means that students study from home and don’t attend any in-person classes. In recent years, the institution has also begun conducting its examinations online.
This status as an ODeL institution makes Unisa an ideal choice for many individuals regardless of their personal circumstances, work commitments, or lifestyle.
Unisa 2025 Late Application Dates
Unisa will be re-opening applications for selected undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral qualifications for 2025.
Students wanting to register for undergraduate qualifications can apply between 13 and 27 January 2025.
Applications for selected undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas are to be re-opened from 13 – 27 January 2025.
The late application period for Unisa postgraduate programmes has already opened. Prospective Unisa postgraduate students will have until 31 January 2025 to apply for placement.
Applications for selected master’s and doctoral degrees re-opened from 23 November to 31 January 2025.
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL UNISA 2025 APPLICATION GUIDE
How Unisa Applications Work
Unisa says the selection process in 2025 revolves around calculating a prospective student's individual points score. This score is derived from their final Grade 12 marks and other critical factors such as the school they attended, gender, socio-economic background, race, and more.
Before applicants can apply, they must ensure they meet both the statutory and college-specific admission requirements, including the required Academic Points Score (APS) for their chosen qualification.
The minimum APS score varies depending on the college and the specific qualification.
Applicants are encouraged to consult the admission requirements for each qualification they want.
