UNISA Application Requirements 2025
Application and registration requirements to study in 2025
All prospective Unisa students, as well as existing Unisa students intending to register for a new qualification in 2025, must apply online via the Unisa website, during the dedicated application periods in 2025. As part of the process, an applicant will be required to upload certain supporting documents and pay a low nominal fee.
Registration for studies in 2025 will only be allowed for successful applicants. It must be emphasised that should a student not apply successfully for admission in time, no registration will be allowed. In addition, no late applications will be allowed.
Registration for studies in 2025 will only be allowed for successful applicants. It must be emphasised that should a student not apply successfully for admission in time, no registration will be allowed. In addition, no late applications will be allowed.
Application periods
| For registration in 2025 | Must apply (online) during |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate qualifications (NQF level 8 and higher), including CTA level 2 / one-year CTA programme (98255), and CTA level 1 (98231) | 12 September – 11 November 2025 |
| Undergraduate qualifications (NQF level 5–7), including the SAICA-endorsed bridging programme, the Advanced Diploma (98230 – CTA stream), and the SAICA-endorsed Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting (98302) | 1 September 2025 – 21 October 2025 |
Registration periods
If your application was successful, you will then be allowed to continue with the registration process
| Registration period for studies in 2025 | During |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (including the Advanced Diploma (98230 – CTA stream), and the CTA level 2 / one-year CTA programme (98255), and CTA level 1 (98231)) | |
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Nov – Dec 2025 |
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3 Jan – 30 Jan 2025 |
All student enrolments are subject to terms and conditions, including Unisa admission policies and ranking, which are available from the Unisa website.