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Application dates

Apply for a master's or doctoral qualification between 1 September and 20 November 2026. Selection degrees and some other qualifications have different application periods. Refer to the list below for exceptions.

Some exceptions apply

Everyone wanting to start a new qualification must apply for admission. This includes:
  • 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 2025 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 imperative, therefore, that you ensure that you meet the minimum admission requirements for your qualification of choice before applying for admission. Should you submit a second application, please note that it will replace your first application.
  • 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