For the convenience of all applicants, Unisa provides a variety of different payment methods. The following table details ways to pay, payment channels, plus refund and other information. In the case of electronic transfers, please ensure that the reference field is completed correctly. No cash or cheques will be accepted at any Unisa office. Cash can, however, be paid into the university’s bank account at any First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank branches.

Please note that Unisa does not provide cashier services. All payments should be made via a bank. Incomplete and/or incorrect payment information will not be processed, and Unisa will not be held liable for any resultant delay in the allocation and/or transfer of funds to study fee accounts. When you make any payment to Unisa, use your 8-digit student number, followed by a space, and then your allocation as a reference number (e.g. 12345678 5400374721) to avoid delays in your payment being allocated and the finalisation of your application or registration.

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is well known for its excellent distance learning programmes and high-quality instruction. One of the first steps if you want to enrol for the 2024/2025 academic year is to pay the Unisa application fee. You will be guided through the procedure in this post, ensuring a stress-free and easy application process.

Methods In Unisa Application Fee Payment For 2024/2025

The following are the various methods for paying for the Unisa application fee for 2024/2025:

Unisa web credit/debit card payments:

• Unisa web payment link: https://www.unisa.ac.za/feepayment (this is a secure site)
• Credit/debit cards are restricted to Visa and Mastercard.

Please note:

• Library fines and accounts can now also be paid via this web payment link: https://www.unisa.ac.za/feepayment
• These are real-time transactions and are subject to OTP verification.

Bank Deposit:

Please note that Unisa banks with First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank. Unisa is a pre-approved public beneficiary. Cash and direct bank deposits can be made at any First National Bank (FNB) and ABSA Bank in South Africa

• if you already have a student number.
• in respect of fees, for example: study fees, examination fees (supplementary, sick or special exam fees), exemption fees and library charges.

Ensure that the deposit slip is correctly filled in as follows:

• Deposit to Unisa Student Fees
• Bank account number: Unisa Student Fees
• Deposit reference: The first eight (8) blocks are for the student number (if the student number consists of only 7 digits, then a “0” must be filled in as the first digit of the student number). Leave one block open, then fill in the following allocations:
• 5400374721 for study fees
• 3000774039 for SBL student fees
• 5400374225 for library fees
• 5352X74608 for matriculation exemption fees
• 5370810030 for the application fee
• 5400315164 for access cards

For The full list of the payment methods at Unisa, Click >>HERE.