How Much Is the Unisa Application Fee?
Thinking of furthering your education with Unisa, the University of South Africa?
Unisa is a leader in distance learning and offers a wide array of qualifications for aspiring students.
One of the initial steps in the application process is settling the application fee.
Who Needs to Pay the Unisa Application Fee?
The Unisa application fee applies to all first-time applicants who do not possess a formal Unisa student number.
This includes applicants for undergraduate degrees, postgraduate qualifications (honors degrees and diplomas), and master’s and doctoral degrees.
If you have a student number issued for short learning programs at Unisa, it is not considered a formal student number, and you will need to pay the application fee.
Students with a student number issued by the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL) must also pay the application fee during the application process to receive a formal Unisa student number.
What is the Cost of the Unisa Application Fee?
The current Unisa application fee for online applications is R135.00.
This fee is a one-time payment and once you have a formal Unisa student number, you will not need to pay the application fee again for future applications.
How Do I Pay the Unisa Application Fee?
Unisa offers a convenient online application process.
However, the application fee payment occurs after you receive your student number. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Complete your online application through the Unisa website.
- Upon successful application submission, you will receive a student number.
- Visit the Unisa payment information webpage to access banking details and various payment options.
- Pay the application fee (R135.00) using your student number and the application fee reference number provided by Unisa.
- Send proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za. This ensures your application fee is linked to your student number.
Your application will only be processed after successful payment of the application fee.
Do I need to pay an application fee if I’m an international student?
The application process for international students is similar to South African applicants.
You will need to pay the application fee unless you are applying through a registered UniSA Agent, depending on your country of citizenship.
Is there a deadline to pay the Unisa application fee?
There is no separate deadline for paying the application fee.
However, it’s advisable to pay the fee as soon as you receive your student number to avoid any delays in processing your application.
Can I apply to Unisa without paying the application fee?
Unfortunately, no. The application fee is mandatory for all first-time applicants without a formal Unisa student number.
What happens if I lose my application fee reference number?
If you misplace your application fee reference number, contact the Unisa Student Enquiries Centre for assistance.
You can reach them via phone at +27 11 471 2442 or email at study-info@unisa.org.
Can I pay the Unisa application fee in person?
Currently, Unisa does not accept application fee payments in person.
All payments must be made electronically using the available online payment methods.
What other fees are there besides the application fee?
Once your application is successful, you will be liable for tuition fees, module fees, and other administrative fees depending on your chosen program.
You can find a detailed breakdown of Unisa fees on the university’s website.