{"id":50923,"date":"2024-11-22T14:46:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T14:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collegelist.co.za\/?p=50923"},"modified":"2024-11-22T14:46:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T14:46:54","slug":"international-students-unisa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/international-students-unisa\/","title":{"rendered":"International students Unisa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<h1 class=\"page-header\">International students 2026 Unisa<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<h3>What&#8217;s new for 2026?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>You may apply for a\u00a0<strong>maximum of two qualifications<\/strong>, ranked in order of preference (although you may only register for one should both of your applications be successful).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unisa will inform you of the outcome of your application<\/strong>. If successful, Unisa will indicate for which qualification 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).<\/li>\n<li>You must\u00a0<strong>accept or decline Unisa&#8217;s offer<\/strong>\u00a0within the prescribed period of time.<br \/>\nWhy happens if I don&#8217;t accept Unisa&#8217;s offer?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The university will withdraw your offer and give your space to another applicant.<\/li>\n<li>You will not be able to register for the 2026 academic year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>If you accept Unisa&#8217;s offer, you must\u00a0<strong>register for the period for which you have been granted admission<\/strong>\u00a0(ie semester 1 or semester 2). Should you not register for the relevant semester of study, you will need to re-apply for admission during the next application period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\nWho must apply for admission?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission<\/strong>. This includes first-time Unisa applicants and Unisa students changing to a new qualification.<\/li>\n<li>Everyone completing a Higher Certificate or Alternative Pathway \/ Extended Programme must apply for admission to the follow-on qualification.<\/li>\n<li>You must re-apply for admission if you previously applied for admission and received feedback, but did not register for any reason.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"advads-atf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-1638401606\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div><p><strong>Application dates<\/strong>: visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.unisa.ac.za\/apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>\nHow do I apply for admission?<\/h3>\n<p>All applications for admission must be submitted online during the prescribed application period.\u00a0Visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.unisa.ac.za\/apply<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<h3>\nI completed my schooling or undergraduate studies outside South Africa. Do I qualify?<\/h3>\n<p>For a list of acceptable school qualifications for admission per country, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/mb.usaf.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/mb.usaf.ac.za\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>\nHow do I pay the application fee?<\/h3>\n<p>The non-refundable online application fee is R105,00.<\/p>\n<p>The preferred method of payment is\u00a0<strong>credit card via the Unisa website<\/strong>. Unisa web payment link:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/feepayment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.unisa.ac.za\/feepayment<\/a>\u00a0(this is a secure site). Alternatively, you can make payment by means of a SWIFT transfer (see bank account details below). Please note that any payments other than those made via the Unisa website might take a few days to reflect on the Unisa account. Please send proof of payment to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:susdepid@unisa.ac.za\">susdepid@unisa.ac.za<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SWIFT transfers can be made<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>if you already have a student number<\/li>\n<li>in respect of fees, for example: study fees, examination fees (supplementary, sick or special exam fees), exemption fees and library charges<\/li>\n<li>provided that the details are filled in as follows:\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li>Bank: Standard Bank<\/li>\n<li>Beneficiary: Unisa student deposits<\/li>\n<li>Branch code: 010645<\/li>\n<li>Swift code: SBZAZAJJ<\/li>\n<li>Account number: 011554622<\/li>\n<li>Deposit reference: first eight (8) blocks are for the student number (if the student number consists of only 7 digits, then a &#8220;0&#8221; must be filled in as the first digit of the student number). Leave one block open, then fill in the following code:\u00a0<strong>5370810030<\/strong>\u00a0for the application fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\nFunding for foreign students<\/h3>\n<p>The government is currently investigating the subsidy for foreign students, which means that prescribed student fees for foreign students could increase substantially in the future. Unisa reserves the right to charge fees in certain countries in the currency of that country. The levy for students in foreign countries must be paid in addition to the minimum initial payment at the time of registration. A student must be in possession of a student number before registration can be processed, or fees paid or deposited into the Standard Bank South African account.<\/p>\n<h3>\nWhat documents do I need to submit when applying for admission to Unisa?<\/h3>\n<p>Undergraduate applications:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Copy of your school qualifications. For a list of acceptable school qualifications for admission per country, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/he-enrol.ac.za\/qualification-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">h<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/mb.usaf.ac.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/mb.usaf.ac.za\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Copy\u00a0of your tertiary academic qualifications (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Copy\u00a0of your passport<\/li>\n<li>Copy\u00a0of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Original sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans<\/li>\n<li>M30 form &#8211; Application for a Certificate of Conditional Exemption (ONLY for admission to bachelor degree studies &#8211; not for BTech degree studies)\u00a0(PDF 33KB) and supporting documents if you are applying for a certificate of exemption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* Please note that some qualifications may require additional documents. Unisa reserves the right to request original documents and \/ or to verify the correctness of submitted documents at any time.<\/p>\n<p>Please note the following rules for uploading supporting documents:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Files cannot be larger than 2MB (2048KB) each.<\/li>\n<li>Only black and white documents may be submitted.<\/li>\n<li>Only the following file types are allowed: PDF (Adobe Acrobat Portable Document format file), DOC (Word document file) or TIF (image file).<\/li>\n<li>Unisa does not provide scanners or electronic devices. Please ensure that your documents are in an electronic format before starting the application process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\nHow can I contact Unisa?<\/h3>\n<p>Please remember to use\u00a0<strong>only your student number in the subject line<\/strong>\u00a0with all correspondence. For enquiries related to undergraduate higher certificates, diplomas and degrees &amp; honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas, send an e-mail to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:international@unisa.ac.za\">international@unisa.ac.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>\nAccreditation of Unisa as an institution<\/h3>\n<p>Unisa operates in accordance with the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, as amended. It is recognised by the South African Department of Education (DoE), accredited by the South African Council on Higher Education (CHE) and all its qualifications are registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Since Unisa operates in accordance with the Higher Education Act, 1997, it does not have a registration number at the Department of Education.<\/p>\n<h3>\nInternational accreditation of Unisa\u2019s qualifications<\/h3>\n<p>One way for the accreditation of Unisa\u2019s qualifications in foreign countries with an established Qualifications Authority, is for the two qualification authorities involved to negotiate the mutual recognition and accreditation of each other\u2019s qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>In other cases the publication of an institutions name in specific authoritative publications, forms the basis of accreditation. Unisa is inter alia listed in the\u00a0<em>International Handbook of Universities\u00a0<\/em>published by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and officially verified by the International Association of Universities.<\/p><div class=\"advads-content\" id=\"advads-1432388307\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"advads-btf\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"advads-107194709\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p>Students must, however, enquire from the specific foreign country\/university whether Unisa\u2019s qualifications are accredited\u00a0 \/ recognised.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-2753544932\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; International students 2026 Unisa What&#8217;s new for 2026? You may apply for a\u00a0maximum of two qualifications, 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. If successful, Unisa will indicate for which qualification you\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/international-students-unisa\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50923","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50923","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50923"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50923\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50923"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}