The University of South Africa (Unisa) has opened registration for the 2025 academic year. Prospective and returning students can now register for undergraduate programs, honors degrees, and postgraduate diplomas.
Key Registration Dates
- Semester Modules:8 January to 21 February 2025
- Year Modules: 8 January to 31 March 2025
As a leading Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) institution, Unisa offers unparalleled flexibility. Students can conveniently study from home, making it easier to balance their education with work, family, and other commitments.
Only students who meet the programme's entry requirements and have received an official offer of placement are eligible to register.
How to Pay Your Unisa Registration Fees
1. Online Payments:
- Secure online portal accepting Visa and Mastercard.
- Real-time transactions with One-Time Password (OTP) verification.
- Convenient for paying library fines and other student accounts.
2. Bank Deposits and Transfers:
- Partner banks: First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA.
- Deposit cash or make direct transfers at any branch.
- Include your student number and the correct allocation code (e.g., study fees, library fees).
- Ensure accurate information on deposit slips to avoid delays.
3. Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs):
- Available for South African students banking with FNB and ABSA.
- Accurate student numbers and allocation codes are crucial for automatic payment allocation.
4. Bulk Payments:
- Dedicated FNB account for bulk payments from employers, sponsors, bursaries, and donors.
- Download the payment advice form and submit proof of payment with student details to the designated email address.
5. International Student Payments:
- Utilize the dedicated Flywire payment channel.
Unisa Refunds
Students must submit refund requests in writing with supporting documentation (proof of payment, bank details, identification). Specific requirements apply for third-party refunds (sponsors, parents).
Self-paying students are limited to two refunds per academic year with a minimum refund amount of R100. Refunds are typically processed within 15 working days.
Contact the designated email address for payment-related inquiries.
Students with outstanding balances may have their services withheld.
Receipts and statements are issued directly to students. Students are responsible for forwarding them to sponsors.
