The University of South Africa (UNISA) is reminding prospective students that applications for selected 2027 undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas are closing soon.
Application Closing Date: 09 October 2026
Application Location: Online, University of South Africa (UNISA)
UNISA 2027 Applications Are Closing Soon
Prospective students who still want to study at UNISA in 2027 should submit their applications as soon as possible.
Applications for both undergraduate qualifications and honours degrees or postgraduate diplomas opened on 17 August 2026 and are scheduled to close on 09 October 2026.
Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day, especially if they still need to upload supporting documents or confirm their qualification choices.
UNISA Undergraduate Applications for 2027
Applications for undergraduate qualifications are open from:
17 August 2026 to 09 October 2026
This application period applies to students who want to apply for undergraduate studies at UNISA for the 2027 academic year.
Click here to apply for UNISA Undergraduate Qualifications for 2027
Prospective undergraduate students should make sure that they:
- Choose a qualification that matches their career goals.
- Check the admission requirements for the qualification.
- Confirm that they meet the required school subjects and academic criteria.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Complete the online application before the deadline.
UNISA Honours Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas Applications for 2027
Applications for Honours Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas are also open from:
17 August 2026 to 09 October 2026
Applicants planning to continue with postgraduate-level study should check the entry requirements for their intended qualification before applying.
Click here to apply for UNISA Honours Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas for 2027
Who Should Apply?
The 2027 application window is suitable for:
- First-time UNISA applicants.
- Students planning to begin an undergraduate qualification in 2027.
- Current or former students applying for a new qualification.
- Graduates applying for an honours degree.
- Graduates applying for a postgraduate diploma.
Applicants should carefully check the requirements for their chosen programme before submitting an application.
Important Things to Check Before Applying
Before completing the UNISA application, applicants should confirm:
- The qualification they want to study.
- The minimum admission requirements.
- Any required school subjects.
- Whether they meet the academic criteria.
- Whether all supporting documents are ready.
- Whether their personal and contact details are correct.
- That they are applying before 09 October 2026.
Why You Should Apply Early
Although the closing date is 09 October 2026, applicants should not wait until the final day.
Applying early gives you more time to:
- Correct mistakes in your application.
- Upload missing documents.
- Review your qualification choices.
- Deal with possible technical problems.
- Ensure that your application is properly submitted.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official UNISA application portal.
Click here to apply for UNISA 2027 Admissions
Applicants should select the appropriate study level and follow the online application instructions.
Closing Date: 09 October 2026
Final Reminder
UNISA applications for selected 2027 qualifications are now in their final days.
If you want to apply for an undergraduate qualification, honours degree or postgraduate diploma, submit your application before 09 October 2026.
Do not leave the process until the last minute.