When is UNISA registration opening for 2026 | Here is the Unisa registration schedule for 2026.
The university of South Africa (UNISA) is scheduled to open their 2026 registrations as follows:
- Undergraduate qualifications:
- Semester modules: 7th January – 20th February 2026
- Year modules: 7th January – 20th March 2026
- Honours degrees & Postgraduate diplomas:
- Year modules: 7th January – 31st March 2026
- Master’s and Doctoral qualifications: 7th January – 31st March 2026 (some exceptions apply)
Re-registering (returning) Unisa students must register for the 2026 academic year during the applicable registration period.

Once students register, Unisa provides them with a free myLife email address, but the student is responsible for activating the myLife email account as soon as their registration is finalised. The university will send all communications to this myLife email account.
So, those are the Unisa registration dates for 2026 academic year. Make sure not to miss them as the university may not offer extensions.
Unisa Late Applications for 2026
Unisa has re-opened their late applications back in November 2025 and have already closed. Applications re-open for honours degrees and postgraduate diplomas for limited qualifications only. Apply between 3 November and 19 December 2025. Source: Unisa.ac.za
That simply means there is no late applications at Unisa at the moment.
When will Unisa Open for 2026 Applications
Applications for 2026 have already closed, only registrations for those who already applied will open on 7 January 2026.
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