Is UNISA Open For Late Applications?

If you are a late applicant to UNISA, you will need to apply for an admission permit. Admissions offices at the university campuses will ensure that all applicants meet the minimum academic requirements before they can be considered for admission.

The University of South Africa was founded in 1873 as the South African School of Mines and Industries. It is the oldest higher education institution in Africa and is among the top 1000 universities in the world, ranking second in Africa after Cairo University. The main campus is located on Jan Smuts Avenue, Cape Town, with satellite campuses located around South Africa and internationally.

The university offers courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to both local and international students through its three colleges: College of Humanities, Language & Education Sciences; College of Engineering, Computer Science & Information Technology; College of Business Economics & Management; Graduate School Research Institute Athletics

UNISA is making strategic investments to prepare its students for the world of work. This implies that students must become career ready from day one of their studies at UNISA. This will ensure that they are prepared for the world of work, and will be able to compete successfully with other graduates in an increasingly competitive labour market, or even on international level.

It is with this in mind that UNISA is planning a number of initiatives including:

Career readiness programmes at all faculties and campuses;
A new programme on entrepreneurship;
Developing a national centre for innovation and entrepreneurship;

It is important for students to keep their address details updated on myLife at all times. This will ensure that you receive important information regarding your applications and also to avoid any miscommunication.

Mylife (the online student portal) is a gateway to your student record and it is used to access your student record, submit applications and academic documents such as degree certificates, thesis submission etc.. It is also used by students to submit financial documents like application fees, tuition fees etc..

The Academic Calendar lists all important dates related to academic events at UNISA.

As a student of UNISA, it is important for you to keep your address details updated on MyLife at all times. This will ensure that you receive important information regarding your applications and also to avoid any miscommunication.

Closing

It is worth noting that students can apply for admission at any time of the year, provided they meet the minimum admission requirements set by the University. However, it is advisable to apply early in order to get a place at your preferred campus because there are limited spaces available on a first come first served basis.