Unisa Applications 2027: Dates, Status Check and What to Do If You Missed It
Unisa 2027 Application Dates
| Qualification type | Application period | Status in October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (higher certificates, diplomas, degrees) | 17 August to 9 October 2026 | Closed |
| Honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas | 17 August to 9 October 2026 | Closed |
| Master’s and doctoral degrees | 1 September to 20 November 2026 | Open |
| Short learning programmes | From 2 November 2026 | Opening soon |
| Second semester 2027 | Not announced yet | See below |
Some selection qualifications have their own dates, so always check the page for your specific qualification on unisa.ac.za.
How to Check Your Unisa Application Status
- Go to Unisa’s myAdmin system at myadmin.unisa.ac.za, which Unisa links as “Track application status”.
- Follow the steps on the page, using the details from your application, such as your student number.
- Read the outcome. If Unisa asks for more documents, upload them before the date shown.
- If you are offered a place, accept it within the time Unisa gives you, then wait for registration to open.
Keep the cellphone number and email address you applied with active, because Unisa uses them to contact you.
Missed the 2027 Closing Date?
Unisa does not take late applications after a period closes. Your options are:
- Second semester 2027: in past years, Unisa opened second-semester applications in about April or May, but only for qualifications with semester modules. Many programmes, such as the BEd and LLB, usually do not take second-semester students. The 2027 dates have not been announced yet.
- Another university or college: some institutions still take late or second-round applications. See universities still open for 2027 applications and TVET college applications 2027.
- Short learning programmes: Unisa’s short courses open on 2 November 2026 and do not follow the main application periods.
Funding Your Studies
Unisa students can apply for NSFAS if they meet the income and academic rules. The NSFAS 2027 application deadline is 31 October 2026. See NSFAS applications 2027 and bursaries 2027.
After You Are Accepted
Once you accept your offer, you register and pay your fees during Unisa’s registration period, then get access to the myUnisa student portal. See our myUnisa login guide for how to set up your login and student email.
Unisa Applications Questions
When do Unisa applications for 2027 close?
Undergraduate, honours and postgraduate diploma applications closed on 9 October 2026. Master’s and doctoral applications close on 20 November 2026.
Can I still apply to Unisa for 2027?
Not for undergraduate studies in the first semester. You can watch for second-semester 2027 dates, which in past years opened around April or May.
How do I check my Unisa application status?
On Unisa’s myAdmin system at myadmin.unisa.ac.za, using the details from your application.
Does Unisa accept late applications?
No. Applications must be made within the published application period.
Can Unisa students get NSFAS?
Yes, if they qualify. The NSFAS 2027 deadline is 31 October 2026.
More: universities still open, NSFAS status check and myUnisa login.