University of South Africa

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is Africa's largest distance learning institution, headquartered in Pretoria. Founded in 1873, it serves over 370,000 students worldwide through open distance e-learning (ODeL).

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About UNISA

  • Province: Gauteng
  • Website: unisa.ac.za
  • Email: study-info@unisa.ac.za
  • Students: 370,000

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  1. 1. Calculate your APS score
  2. 2. Browse available courses
  3. 3. Check admission requirements
  4. 4. Apply online

Application Dates

2027 Undergraduate 2026-04-01 – 2026-09-30

Application Fees

2027 intake R 250.00

Faculties

College of Accounting Sciences

College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

College of Economic and Management Sciences

College of Education

College of Graduate Studies

College of Human Sciences

College of Law

College of Science, Engineering and Technology

APS Calculation Rules

  • • Standard NSC scale: 8=90-100, 7=80-89, 6=70-79, 5=60-69, 4=50-59, 3=40-49, 2=30-39, 1=0-29
  • • Best 6 subjects

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