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University of South Africa (UNISA): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027

  • Public university
  • Gauteng
  • Established 1873
159

courses listed

4

qualification types

1

campus

30 Nov 2026

applications close

The University of South Africa traces its roots to 1873 as the University of the Cape of Good Hope, and took its current form as a comprehensive open distance learning (ODL) institution after a 2004 merger with Technikon SA and Vista University. It is now one of the largest universities in Africa by student numbers, with the great majority of its students studying part-time while working. Because teaching is delivered through printed and online study material rather than physical lectures, students register centrally rather than attending a specific regional campus, though Unisa maintains a network of regional offices around the country for support, library access and exams. Its administrative head office and largest campus is on Muckleneuk Ridge in Pretoria.

Exterior of a Unisa administrative building on the Muckleneuk campus in Pretoria.Unisa's Muckleneuk campus in Pretoria houses the university's administrative head office.A large mural of Nelson Mandela with the words "Define tomorrow" on the side of a Unisa building in Pretoria.The "Define tomorrow" mural on the Muckleneuk campus is one of Unisa's best-known landmarks.An indoor Unisa venue set up with round tables and chairs for an event.Unisa hosts student and community events in venues like this one.
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UNISA Prospectus 2027

We do not hold a downloadable 2027 prospectus for University of South Africa yet. The full course list below is built from the institution's published programme information, so you can still check entry requirements, duration and APS for every qualification.

Official UNISA website

Step by step

How to Apply to UNISA for 2027

Applications open 1 August 2026 and close 30 November 2026. Exact 2026 dates not yet confirmed by UNISA (given as Aug/Sep to Nov/Dec) - check unisa.ac.za closer to the time.
  • Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
  • Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
  • Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
  • Apply on the official portal. The button below opens University of South Africa’s own application page.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

Ready to apply? This takes you straight to University of South Africa’s own official application page.

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159 listed

Courses Offered at UNISA for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at UNISA you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 20).

Find courses by type: Diploma 1 Bachelor's Degree 45 Bachelor Honours Degree 77 Postgraduate Diploma 36

All 159 courses at UNISA, grouped by qualification.

UNISA Bachelor Honours Degree Courses 77

Show the other 52 Bachelor Honours Degree courses

UNISA Bachelor's Degree Courses 45

Show the other 20 Bachelor's Degree courses

UNISA Postgraduate Diploma Courses 36

Show the other 11 Postgraduate Diploma courses

UNISA Diploma Courses 1

Course information last checked 25 August 2026. Always confirm with University of South Africa before you apply.

Easier entry

UNISA Courses With a Low APS Requirement

46 of the 159 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower, starting at 20. A low APS still does not override subject requirements, so open the course page and check which subjects it asks for at what level.

Showing the 40 lowest of 46. Use the APS tool above to see the full set for your own score.

Entry

Admission Requirements at UNISA

Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.

Across the 159 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 20 up to 23. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at UNISA, by band

Of the 159 courses listed here, 46 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
20 to 24 46 Most diplomas and many higher certificates.

113 courses do not publish a numeric APS. UNISA may score those differently, so the course page is the authority on what each one needs.

NQF levels offered

Qualifications here sit at 3 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.

  • NQF 6 1
  • NQF 7 42
  • NQF 8 116

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

UNISA Faculties and What They Offer

The 159 courses listed here are split across 7 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

College of Human Sciences 62 courses College of Economic and Management Sciences 37 courses College of Science, Engineering and Technology 36 courses College of Education 10 courses College of Accounting Sciences 8 courses College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences 4 courses College of Law 2 courses
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Fees and Funding at UNISA

NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.

Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official UNISA site.

Where to study

UNISA Campuses

Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office
Main campus

Pretoria, Gauteng

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at UNISA

These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many UNISA courses prepare you for that career.

Chaplain 10 Minister 8 Pastor 8 Policy Researcher 8 Theology Lecturer 8 Museum Curator 7 Language Teacher 6 Policy Analyst 6 Business Manager 5 Correctional Services Officer 5 Criminologist 5 Diplomat 5 Editor 5 Financial Analyst 5 Logistics Manager 5 Police Officer 5 Political Analyst 5 Political Researcher 5 Records Manager 5 Supply Chain Manager 5 Transport Planner 5 Archivist 4 Communications Officer 4 Economic Analyst 4 Economist 4 Environmental Compliance Officer 4 Environmental Manager 4 Financial Accountant 4 Heritage Researcher 4 Knowledge Manager 4 Language Practitioner 4 Management Accountant 4 School Counsellor 4 Sustainability Officer 4 Writer 4 Archaeologist 3

Browse every career in the directory.

Answers

UNISA: Frequently Asked Questions

University of South Africa has 159 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Bachelor Honours Degree and Postgraduate Diploma. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
We do not hold a downloadable prospectus for University of South Africa yet. The official site is the best place to get it: https://www.unisa.ac.za.
Applications close on 30 November 2026 and opened on 1 August 2026. Exact 2026 dates not yet confirmed by UNISA (given as Aug/Sep to Nov/Dec) - check unisa.ac.za closer to the time. Late applications are at the institution's discretion, so apply early.
Applications are made online through the institution's own application portal. The apply button on this page takes you straight there. You will usually need your ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
Across the courses listed here the lowest APS requirement is 20 and the highest is 23. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
46 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower. The lowest are Bachelor of Arts (General) (APS 20), Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science (APS 20), Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (APS 20) and Bachelor of Arts in Community Development (APS 20). Check the subject requirements on each course page too, because a low APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing.
The courses listed here sit across 7 faculties, the largest being College of Human Sciences, College of Economic and Management Sciences, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, College of Education, College of Accounting Sciences and College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Chaplain, Minister, Pastor, Policy Researcher, Theology Lecturer and Museum Curator. Every course page lists the careers that specific qualification prepares you for.
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application, and you can do both in the same season.
University of South Africa has 1 campus in Gauteng: Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office (Pretoria).
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 1 August 2026
  • Closes: 30 November 2026
  • Lowest APS: 20
  • Courses: 159
  • Exact 2026 dates not yet confirmed by UNISA (given as Aug/Sep to Nov/Dec) - check unisa.ac.za closer to the time.
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Contact UNISA

  • Website: Official site
  • Email: study-info@unisa.ac.za
  • Address: Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria, 0002

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