How much is the Unisa Application Fee for 2026

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How much is the Unisa Application Fee for 2026

The University of South Africa has provided account details for applicants paying the R135.00 non-refundable application fee for the 2026 academic year. This fee, applicable to both online and manual applications, is standard in South African universities to cover admission process administrative costs.

Unisa Application Fee Payable for 2026

The online application process for the University of South Africa (Unisa) costs first-time applicants a non-refundable application fee of R135.00. Once you have paid this fee, you will not be required to pay any additional application fees.

It is important to note that you should not pay any money to a third party for assistance with your application. Your acceptance into the program will be based on your academic performance, not on whether you pay someone for help.

The due date for the application fee is the same as the closing date for the application period.

Send the proof of payment to susdepid@unisa.ac.za

How Application Fees are paid at Unisa

Unisa offers a wide range of payment options for the convenience of applicants. The list that follows includes payment methods, payment channels, refund details, and other information. Please make sure the reference field is correctly filled out for electronic transfers. At any Unisa office, neither cash nor checks will be accepted. However, any First National Bank (FNB) location can accept cash payments into the university’s bank account.

How Do I pay My Application Fee for 2026?

Applicants can pay their online application fee to Unisa using one of the following:

Debit cards
Credit cards
Unisa web credit card payments
Bank deposit
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Payments by employers/bulk payments, sponsors, bursaries, donors and international students
Refunds
General

Unisa Application Fee Banking Details

Prospective first-time applicants must pay the application fee into the account details provided below:

Banking Details:(FNB)

Bank name First National Bank (FNB)
Account name Unisa Students Deposits
Account number Select Unisa on the list of pre-approved public beneficiaries
Reference (study fees): Student number, space, 5400374721 (study fees allocation number) [your 8-digit student number]
Reference (SBL fees) Student number, space, 3000774039 (SBL student fee allocation number) [your 8-digit student number]
Reference (applications): Student number, space, 5370810030 (study fees allocation number) [your 8-digit student number]

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