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To apply for a student number at Unisa, you must complete the online application process and pay the R150 application fee. International students must send proof of payment to [email protected]. Cash payments are not accepted at any Unisa offices, but cash can be deposited into the university's First National Bank or Absa account. It is important to note that the application for a student number is not an application for admission to a qualification. To apply for admission, you must complete the process by uploading the supporting documents.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Application fee | R150 |
| Payment methods | Bank deposit, online channels, cash at First National Bank or Absa Bank |
| Student number | Received from Unisa |
| Application fee reference number | STUDENTNUMBER 5370810030 |
| Proof of payment | Email to [email protected] |
| Supporting documents | Copy of school qualifications, official tertiary academic records, ID document, marriage certificate, divorce decree, sworn translations |
| Email address | Only one provided during the application process |
| Cellphone number | Only one provided during the application process |
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What You'll Learn
Online application fee of R150
To apply for a student number at UNISA, you must pay an online application fee of R150. This fee is non-refundable, even if you decide not to study at UNISA, do not qualify for admission, or cannot be offered a space due to limited availability.
You can pay the fee by depositing cash into the university's First National Bank or Absa account. International students are advised to use the Flywire payment option. UNISA does not accept cash at any of its offices, nor do they provide cashier services.
After paying the fee, you will receive a student number and an application fee reference number. You must use both of these as your reference number when applying for admission. For example, if your student number is 5370810030, your reference number will be STUDENTNUMBER 5370810030.
It is important to keep a copy of your proof of payment, as you will need to send this, along with your student number and reference number, to [email protected].
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Payment methods
To pay for a student number at UNISA, you need to pay an online application fee of R150.00. You can pay this fee by depositing cash into the university's First National Bank or Absa account. International students are advised to use the Flywire payment option.
UNISA provides a variety of payment methods for your convenience. Payments should be made via bank deposit or online channels as UNISA does not accept cash or cheques at any of its offices, nor does it provide cashier services.
Bank Deposit
Cash can be paid into the university's bank account at any First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank branches in South Africa. Please note that the reference field must be completed correctly in the case of electronic transfers.
Online Channels
Online payments can be made via the Flywire global payment network. International students are advised to use this payment option.
Other Payment Options
Library fines and accounts can be paid via the UNISA web payment link. These transactions are real-time and subject to OTP verification.
Important Information
- Proof of payment and a breakdown of the payment (including full names, identity numbers, student numbers, and amount per student) must be sent to [email protected].
- If a company or employer is paying your tuition fees, proof of payment must also be submitted to the above email address.
- Incomplete or incorrect payment information will not be processed, and UNISA will not be held liable for any resultant delays in the allocation or transfer of funds to study fee accounts.
- Refunds typically take up to 15 working days to be processed once all required documents have been submitted.
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Cash payments
To pay for a student number at Unisa, you must first apply for a student number for a formal qualification. Then, you can pay the online application fee of R150. Unisa does not accept cash payments at any of its offices. However, you may deposit cash into the university's First National Bank (FNB) or Absa bank account.
To make a cash payment, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit a First National Bank or Absa Bank Branch
Unisa banks with First National Bank (FNB) and Absa Bank, so you can make your cash payment at any branch of these banks in South Africa.
Step 2: Fill in the Deposit Slip Correctly
Ensure that you correctly fill in the deposit slip. The first eight blocks are for your student number. If your student number consists of only seven digits, then a "0" must be filled in as the first digit. Leave one block open, and then fill in the following allocations as per the instructions provided by Unisa.
Step 3: Submit Proof of Payment
After making the cash deposit, you must submit proof of payment (remittance or payment advice) to Unisa. Send an email to [email protected], including the proof of payment and a breakdown of the payment. This should include your full name, identity number, student number, and the amount paid.
Step 4: Keep a Copy of Your Proof of Payment
It is important to keep a copy of your proof of payment for your records. This can be helpful in case there are any discrepancies or delays in processing your payment.
Please note that Unisa does not provide cashier services, and all payments should be made via bank deposit or online channels. Incomplete or incorrect payment information will not be processed, so ensure that you follow the instructions carefully.
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Supporting documents
To apply for a Unisa student number, you need to pay an online application fee of R150. This is not an application for admission to a qualification. You must complete the process by applying for admission and uploading the supporting documents.
The following supporting documents are required:
- A copy of your school qualifications (e.g. Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- A copy of your official tertiary academic records (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- A copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
- A copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
International students must send proof of payment to [email protected].
Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as qualifications will be removed from the application list once all available spaces for the academic year are filled.
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Proof of payment
To pay for a student number at UNISA, you must first apply for a student number. This is not the same as applying for admission to a qualification. Once you have your student number, you can pay the online application fee of R150.
Payments will be allocated within two to ten working days of receiving the required information. You must send proof of payment (remittance or payment advice) and a breakdown of the payment (full names, identity numbers, student numbers, and amount per student) to [email protected].
If a company or employer is paying your tuition fees, you must submit proof of payment to the same email address.
If you are an international student, you must send proof of payment to [email protected].
Payment Methods
UNISA provides a variety of payment methods. Payments can be made via:
- Electronic transfer
- Cash deposit at any First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank branches
- Online
- Postal orders, money orders, and bank drafts (only accepted if posted to the university)
- Telegraphic Money Order (TMO)
- Bank deposits at any Standard Bank branch in South Africa
- Unisa Web / Credit Card payments
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Frequently asked questions
There is an online application fee of R150.00.
Payments should be made via bank deposit or online channels. Cash can be paid into the university's First National Bank or Absa account. International students are advised to use the Flywire payment option.
You will need to use the student number you receive from UNISA and the application fee reference number (e.g. STUDENTNUMBER 5370810030).
You will need to send proof of payment to [email protected]. Payments will be allocated within two to ten working days upon receipt of the required information.
