University of South Africa Unisa Short Courses Online Application 2022/2023
University of South Africa Short Courses Online Application – How to Apply:
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Applications for 2022 registrations of UNISA’s Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) are open from 13 September 2021 until 28 February 2022.
University of South Africa Unisa Short Courses Online Application
The application process:
- Online applications available for all the Short Learning Programmes
- You may apply for a maximum of two programmes, ranked in order of preference (although you may only register for one should both of your applications be successful).
- Unisa will inform you of the outcome of your application, latest by end January 2022 for semester courses and end February 2022 for year programs. If successful, Unisa will indicate for which program you have been accepted and will offer you a space for the period for which you have applied (ie either semester 1 or semester 2).
- You must accept or decline Unisa’s offer within the prescribed period of time, which would be contained in the letter from UNISA responding to your application
What happens if I don’t accept Unisa’s offer?- The university will withdraw your offer and give your space to another applicant.
- If you accept Unisa’s offer, you must register for the period for which you have been granted admission (ie semester 1 or semester 2).
- Please contact us via e-mail: ucl@unisa.ac.za
Who must apply?
- Everyone wanting to start a new Short Learning Programmes must apply for admission. This includes first-time Unisa applicants, Unisa students changing to a new qualification and applicants who previously applied for admission but were not offered a space.
Application Requirements – The selection Process
Check your documents & confirm that you are ready to apply
I am sure…
- that I have a valid e-mail address and cellphone number, and I accept that Unisa will communicate with me during the application process using this e-mail address and cellphone number. Please ensure that you provide only one e-mail address and one cellphone number during the application process.
I have the following documents scanned & uploaded to an electronic device
All applicants starting a new qualification must upload all the required documents, which generally consists of the following:
- A Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- A Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID / passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
Unisa reserves the right to request original documents and / to verify the correctness of submitted documents at any time. Submitting fraudulent documents is an offence in terms of the Student Disciplinary Code.
I am sure that my documents are scanned according to the rules
Follow the instructions carefully when completing the online application process. Only upload the required documents as individual files and not a complete set of documents as one file.
- Files are not larger than 2MB (2048KB) each.
- Only black and white documents may be submitted.
- Only the following file types are allowed: PDF (Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format file), DOC (Word document file) or TIF (image file)
Online Application for Short Programs at UNISA 2022
The Office of Admissions is here to help prospective students navigate the University of South Africa Unisa online application and admissions process.
How to Apply?
The following steps will guide you to successfully go through your application process:
- First, visit the official website of the institution via https://www.unisa.ac.za/ to fill your form or acquire your application form at the school’s Campus. Students should apply within the application cycle. This prevents rejected applications.
- Everyone applying for a new Short Learning Program must submit the required documents. The due date for uploading the required documents is the closing date for applications. No documents submitted after the closing date for applications will be accepted.
- Unisa does not provide scanners or electronic devices. Please ensure that your documents are scanned and uploaded to an electronic device before starting the application process
- No application fee is applicable when applying for Short Learning Program.
- Make sure that your application is complete. If your application for admission to study through Unisa is incomplete, you will have to re-apply during the next application period.
Online Application Closing date 2022
The 2022 University of South Africa Unisa Admission Closing date is scheduled as follows:
Undergrduate Admissions
Applications for admission to undergraduate qualifications (higher certificates, advanced certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas & degrees) for the 2022 academic year are closed.
Postgraduate Diplomas and Honors Degrees admissions
Applications for admission to honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for the 2022 academic year are closed.
Masters and Doctoral Qualifications
Applications for admission to master’s & doctoral qualifications for the 2022 academic year are closed (some exceptions apply).
Short Learning Programs
Applications for 2022 registrations of UNISA’s Short Learning Programmes (SLPs) are open from 13 September 2021 until 28 February 2022.
NB: All applicants who have successfully submitted their application forms should constantly check their online application status for more updates on their application.
Online Application Status Frequently Asked Questions
How do I access my Application Status Page?
When the college receives your application, you will receive an email from University of South Africa Unisa with a username and PIN to log in to the application status page.
I did not receive the email to access my Application Status Page?
Please contact the Admissions Office
How do I apply for a program offered at the University of South Africa Unisa?
To make an application for the courses offered at the TVET college, please visit the official website of the college to register and follow the steps to make your application.
I got a new email address, how do I update it?
Log in to the application status page. Click on “Change Email Address”. Then enter your new email address and click “Request Change”
I forgot my password for my Application Status Page, how do I retrieve it?
Check the Application Status page and follow the link to reset your password.
Contact Address of University of South Africa Unisa
For more information and enquiries, contact the University of South Africa Unisa below: