UNISA Master’s & Doctoral Degrees Admission 2024 : University of South Africa

Organisation : University of South Africa (UNISA)
Facility Name : Apply For Admission 2024
Courses : Master’s & Doctoral Degrees
Country : South Africa
Last Date : 10th November 2023
Website : https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Apply-for-admission

How To Apply For UNISA Master’s & Doctoral Degrees Admission?

** Applications for admission to master’s and doctoral qualifications for 2024 academic year (some exceptions apply) open form 14 September 2023 to 10 November 2023.

** Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission, including first-time Unisa applicants, Unisa students wanting to apply for a new qualification, students in their final year of a qualification wanting to start a master’s or doctoral qualification, and previously registered master’s and doctoral students who did not register for the 2023 academic year and now wish to continue with their studies.
** You may only apply for one qualification at master’s and doctoral level. It is, therefore, imperative that you ensure that you meet the minimum admission requirements for your qualification of choice before applying for admission.
** If you are applying for admission to a Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL) qualification, please apply for a Unisa student number (unless you previously studied at Unisa towards a formal qualification) and complete the online application process.
** All master’s and doctoral applications and enquiries must be submitted online. For any master’s or doctoral enquiries, please send an e-mail to MandD@unisa.ac.za. GSBL students must direct their enquiries to the relevant e-mail address: SBLMBA@unisa.ac.za / SBLMBL@unisa.ac.za or SBLDBL@unisa.ac.za

Who Must Apply For UNISA Master’s Degrees Admission?

Everyone wanting to start a new master’s or doctoral degree must apply for admission. This includes
** First-time Unisa applicants.
** Unisa students changing to a new qualification.
** Students in their final year of study towards an honours degree, postgraduate diploma or master’s degree who wish to continue with further postgraduate studies.

Note:
You must apply for admission if you previously applied for admission to a master’s or doctoral degree, your application was approved, but you did not register for the qualification. You must apply for admission if you are a previously registered master’s or doctoral student, but did not register for the 2023 academic year and now wish to continue with master’s or doctoral studies in 2024. This excludes students who applied for and were granted a formal deferment.

FAQ On UNISA Master’s & Doctoral Degrees Admission

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On UNISA Master’s & Doctoral Degrees Admission

How do I apply for admission if I do not have a Unisa student number?
Step 1: Apply online for a Unisa student number. (If you already have a formal Unisa student number, you may continue to step 2. Student numbers issued for Unisa’s short learning programmes are not valid for formal qualifications. Your formal Unisa student number will be your permanent Unisa student number.) Pay the application fee of R135. You will receive notification via SMS and e-mail that your application for a student number was successful.

Please note: This does not mean that your application for admission to the 2024 academic year has been approved (you must still complete steps 2 and 3 below).

Step 2: Once you receive your student number, you must apply online for admission to the 2024 academic year (some exceptions apply). Applications for admission to master’s and doctoral qualifications will be open from 14 September to 10 November 2023.

Step 3: Upload the required compulsory supporting documents. In most cases, this will be a copy of your ID/valid passport, complete academic records (if not Unisa qualifications), the ledger and SAQA certificate of evaluation (in the case of foreign qualifications), and the research outline (except for the MBA, MBL, LLM coursework qualifications and the coursework MCom in Industrial Psychology).

The compulsory documents will be displayed in red on the upload platform. International students can apply without submitting the SAQA certificate of evaluation on application. If approved, such students will be allowed to register, but the certificate must be submitted to mandd@unisa.ac.za before reregistration for the next academic year will be allowed.

Please Note:
If you only apply for a student number, but do not apply for admission and submit your compulsory supporting documents, you will not be considered for the 2024 academic year. Only complete applications will be considered.

I already have a formal Unisa student number. Must I apply for a new student number?
No. You will use the same Unisa formal student number for life. You can proceed to apply online for admission and upload your supporting documents using your current Unisa student number.

Please note, however, that student numbers issued for short learning programmes (usually start with a “7”) are not formal Unisa student numbers. If you have a student number issued by the Graduate School of Business Leadership, please ensure that you apply for a formal Unisa student number during the application process.

I can’t find the qualification for which I want to apply on the Unisa website. What should I do?
You may only apply for the qualifications listed on the master’s and doctoral application website: http://www.unisa.ac.za/qualificationsMD/

If a qualification does not appear on the application website, it means that it is not on offer for the 2024 academic year. If a qualification is listed on the website, but is not listed on the online application platform, no spaces are available for that particular qualification. You will need to apply for the qualification during the next application period.

You may also send an e-mail of enquiry to MandD@unisa.ac.za. The MandD@unisa.ac.za e-mail account is not managed by a specific person, but is a mailbox that is accessed by staff in the Master’s and Doctoral Administrative Department

What is the Last Date of UNISA Master’s Degrees Admission?

UNISA Master’s & Doctoral Degrees Admission Applications are online only, Applications open on 14th September and close on 10th November 2023 (Last Date)

Additional Simplified Procedure

To apply for admission to a master’s or doctoral degree at the University of South Africa (UNISA), you must follow these steps:

1. Check the admission requirements for the qualification you want to apply for. These requirements can be found on the UNISA website.
2. If you are a first-time applicant, you will need to apply for a Unisa student number. You can do this online.
3. Once you have a student number, you can apply for admission online. The application process is also available online.
4. You will need to submit the following documents with your application:
** A completed application form
** Certified copies of your academic transcripts
** A letter of motivation
** A CV
** A research proposal (for doctoral students only)

Note:
The application deadline for master’s and doctoral degrees at UNISA is 10 November 2023. However, some qualifications may have earlier deadlines, so it is important to check the UNISA website for the specific dates.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind when applying for admission to UNISA:
** You must meet the minimum admission requirements for the qualification you want to apply for.
** Your application will be considered based on your academic record, your letter of motivation, and your research proposal (if applicable).
** The application process is competitive, so it is important to submit a strong application.

If you have any questions about the application process, you can contact the UNISA Admissions Office.

Here are some other things you may want to consider when applying for a master’s or doctoral degree at UNISA:
** The cost of tuition and fees.
** The availability of financial aid.
** The location of the university.
** The quality of the program.
** The reputation of the university.