The University of South Africa (UNISA), founded in 1873, is one of the world’s leading and largest distance learning universities. It offers flexible, affordable, and accessible education that empowers students locally and internationally to study from anywhere in the world.
As an open distance e-learning (ODeL) institution, UNISA gives students the freedom to study at their own pace—making it ideal for those balancing work, family, and academic goals. With more than 300,000 students enrolling each year, UNISA remains a global leader in online education, offering a wide selection of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes supported by advanced digital platforms and learning tools.
UNISA Late Applications for 2026
Applications re-open for undergraduate qualifications for limited qualifications only. Apply between 3 November and 19 December 2025.
UNISA Courses with space for late applications
Higher Certificates
Higher Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics (90129)
Higher Certificate in Physical Sciences (90101)
Advanced Certificates
Advanced Certificate in Accounting Sciences (90017)
Diplomas
Diploma in Small Business Management (90073)
Diploma in Tourism Management (98223)
Advanced Diplomas
Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Management (98027)
Advanced Diploma in Animal Health (90112)
Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering (90128)
Advanced Diploma in Education in Intermediate Phase Mathematics Teaching (90113)
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Telecommunications (90127)
Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering (90142)
Advanced Diploma in Explosives Management (90124)
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering (90134)
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (90133)
Advanced Diploma in Mining Engineering (90131)
Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation (98028)
Advanced Diploma in Ornamental and Landscape Horticulture (90094)
Advanced Diploma in Safety Management (90181)
Advanced Diploma in Security Management (98235)
Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor of Arts African Languages and African Politics (99311 - APO)
Bachelor of Arts African Languages and Archives and Records Management (99311 - ALM)
Bachelor of Arts African Languages and Art History (99311 - ALA)
Bachelor of Arts African Languages and Criminology (99311 - ALC)
Bachelor of Arts African Languages and Economics (99311 - ALE)
Bachelor of Arts African Languages and Geography (99311 - ALG)
Bachelor of Arts African Languages and History (99311 - ALH)
Bachelor of Arts African Languages and Linguistics (99311 - ALL)
Bachelor of Arts African Languages and Public Administration (99311 - APA)
Bachelor of Arts African Politics and Economics (99311 - APE)
Bachelor of Arts African Politics and Politics (99311 - APP)
Bachelor of Arts African Politics and Private Law (99311 - APL)
Bachelor of Arts Afrikaans and Arabic (99311 - AFA)
Bachelor of Arts Afrikaans and Economics (99311 - AEC)
Bachelor of Arts Afrikaans and Geography (99311 - AGE)
Bachelor of Arts Afrikaans and History (99311 - AHI)
Bachelor of Arts Afrikaans and Private Law (99311 - AFL)
Bachelor of Arts Ancient History and Archaeology (99311 - HAR)
Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and Communication Studies (99311 - ANS)
Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and Economics (99311 - ANE)
Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and Geography (99311 - ANG)
Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and History (99311 - ANH)
Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and Linguistics (99311 - ANL)
Bachelor of Arts Anthropology and Theology (99311 - ANT)
Bachelor of Arts Arabic and English Studies (99311 - AES)
Bachelor of Arts Arabic and Linguistics (99311 - ARL)
Bachelor of Arts Arabic and Mandarin Chinese (99311 - AMC)
Bachelor of Arts Arabic and Theology (99311 - ATH)
Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and African Languages (99311 - AAL)
Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and African Politics (99311 - AAP)
Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and Anthropology (99311 - AAN)
Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and Archives and Records Management (99311 - AAR)
Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and Art History (99311 - AAH)
Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and Communication Studies (99311 - ARS)
Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and Criminology (99311 - ACR)
Bachelor of Arts Archaeology and Economics (99311 - ARE)
Bachelor of Arts English Studies and Linguistics (99311 - ESL)
Bachelor of Arts English Studies and Mandarin Chinese (99311 - EMC)
Bachelor of Arts English Studies and Philosophy (99311 - EPH)
Bachelor of Arts English Studies and Politics (99311 - ESP)
Bachelor of Arts English Studies and Private Law (99311 - EPL)
Bachelor of Arts English Studies and Public Administration (99311 - EPA)
Bachelor of Arts English Studies and Scripture (99311 - ESS)
Bachelor of Arts English Studies and Sociology (99311 - ESO)
Bachelor of Arts English Studies and Theory of Literature (99311 - ETL)
Bachelor of Arts French and Anthropology (99311 - FRA)
Bachelor of Arts French and Mandarin Chinese (99311 - FMC)
Bachelor of Arts Geography and Communication Studies (99311 - GCS)
Bachelor of Arts History and Art History (99311 - HAH)
Bachelor of Arts History and Communication Studies (99311 - HCO)
Bachelor of Arts History and Criminology (99311 - HCR)
Bachelor of Arts History and Economics (99311 - HEC)
Bachelor of Arts History and Geography (99311 - HGE)
Bachelor of Arts History and Private Law (99311 - HPL)
Bachelor of Arts History and Theology (99311 - HTH)
Bachelor of Arts International Politics and Criminology (99311 - IPC)
Bachelor of Arts International Politics and Economics (99311 - IPE)
Bachelor of Arts International Politics and History (99311 - IPH)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Afrikaans (99311 - LAF)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Ancient History (99311 - LAH)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Archives and Records Management (99311 - LAR)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Communication Studies (99311 - LCO)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and French (99311 - LFR)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Geography (99311 - LGE)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and History (99311 - LHI)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and International Politics (99311 - LIP)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Mandarin Chinese (99311 - LMC)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Private Law (99311 - LPL)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Public Administration (99311 - LPA)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Theology (99311 - LTH)
Bachelor of Arts Linguistics and Theory of Literature (99311 - LTL)
Bachelor of Arts Mandarin Chinese and Communication Studies (99311 - MCC)
Bachelor of Arts Ministry and Communication Studies (99311 - MCS)
Bachelor of Arts Ministry and Music in History and Society (99311 - MHS)
Bachelor of Arts Ministry and Private Law (99311 - MPL)
Bachelor of Arts Music in History and Society and Public Administration (99311 - MHP)
Bachelor of Arts Philosophy and Private Law (99311 - PHL)
Bachelor of Arts Philosophy and Theology (99311 - PHT)
Bachelor of Arts Philosophy and Theory of Literature (99311 - PTL)
Bachelor of Arts Politics and Anthropology (99311 - PAN)
Bachelor of Arts Politics and Criminology (99311 - POC)
Bachelor of Arts Politics and Economics (99311 - PEC)
Bachelor of Arts Politics and History (99311 - PHI)
Bachelor of Arts Politics and Philosophy (99311 - PPH)
Bachelor of Arts Politics and Private Law (99311 - PPL)
Bachelor of Arts Politics and Religious Studies (99311 - PRS)
Bachelor of Arts Politics and Theology (99311 - PTH)
Bachelor of Arts Portuguese and French (99311 - POF)
Bachelor of Arts Private Law and African Languages (99311 - PLA)
Why Study at UNISA?
Study anywhere, anytime through online learning.
Earn a recognized qualification from one of Africa’s leading universities.
Access to affordable and flexible study options.
Join a community of over 300,000 learners worldwide.
How to Apply for UNISA Late Applications 2026
Visit the official UNISA website: www.unisa.ac.za
Click on “Apply for Admission”
Choose your qualification level (undergraduate or postgraduate)
Complete your online application and upload the required documents
Pay the non-refundable application fee