The University of South Africa (UNISA) invites prospective students to apply for admission for the 2027 academic year. Applications are now open for undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas.
UNISA 2027 Application Opening Date: 17 August 2026
UNISA 2027 Application Closing Date: 9 October 2026
Application Location: Online – University of South Africa (UNISA)
UNISA Applications for 2027 Are Now Open
Applications for admission to UNISA for the 2027 academic year are officially open.
The application period opened on:
17 August 2026
and will close on:
9 October 2026
Prospective students interested in studying towards undergraduate qualifications, honours degrees or postgraduate diplomas can now submit their applications online.
UNISA 2027 Application Dates
| Qualification Level | Opening Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Qualifications | 17 August 2026 | 9 October 2026 |
| Honours Degrees | 17 August 2026 | 9 October 2026 |
| Postgraduate Diplomas | 17 August 2026 | 9 October 2026 |
Applications are currently open as of 18 August 2026.
UNISA Undergraduate Applications for 2027
Students who want to study towards an undergraduate qualification at UNISA can apply between:
17 August and 9 October 2026
Undergraduate applicants should review the admission requirements for their intended qualification before submitting an application.
Click here to apply for UNISA Undergraduate Qualifications for 2027
UNISA Honours Degree Applications for 2027
Applications are also open for students who want to pursue an:
Honours Degree
The application period is:
17 August to 9 October 2026
Applicants should ensure that they meet the academic admission requirements for the specific honours qualification they want to pursue.
Click here to apply for UNISA Honours Degrees for 2027
UNISA Postgraduate Diploma Applications for 2027
Students interested in postgraduate diploma programmes may also apply during the same application window.
Applications are open from:
17 August to 9 October 2026
Click here to apply for UNISA Postgraduate Diplomas for 2027
How to Apply for UNISA 2027
Applications must be completed through the official University of South Africa admission platform.
Click here to apply for UNISA 2027 admission
Applicants should select the qualification level they want to apply for and follow the online instructions provided by UNISA.
Before You Apply
Prospective students should:
- Decide which qualification they want to study.
- Check the admission requirements for the chosen programme.
- Ensure that they meet the qualification requirements.
- Prepare the documents requested by UNISA.
- Complete all compulsory sections of the application.
- Check that their personal and contact information is correct.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Applicants should rely on the requirements displayed for their specific qualification on the UNISA application platform.
Can You Apply to UNISA Now?
Yes.
UNISA applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 17 August 2026, meaning prospective students can now submit applications for the qualification categories listed above.
When Do UNISA Applications for 2027 Close?
The closing date for the application cycles listed above is:
9 October 2026
This applies to:
- Undergraduate qualifications.
- Honours degrees.
- Postgraduate diplomas.
Applicants should submit their applications well before the closing date to allow enough time to resolve any application or documentation issues.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- UNISA 2027 applications are now open.
- Applications opened on 17 August 2026.
- Undergraduate applications close on 9 October 2026.
- Honours applications close on 9 October 2026.
- Postgraduate diploma applications close on 9 October 2026.
- Applications are completed online.
- Applicants should check the requirements for their chosen qualification before applying.
- Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee admission.
- Applicants should use the official UNISA application portal when applying.