unisa application fee how to pay

We offer a number of different payment options for your convenience. The table below lists payment methods, payment channels, as well as refund and other information.
Please double-check that the reference field for electronic transactions is filled out accurately.
At any Unisa office, cash or checks will not be accepted.
Cash, on the other hand, can be deposited into the university’s bank account at any Standard Bank location.

Debit cards are used to make purchases.

Payments by debit card are only accepted in person at Unisa in Sunnyside, Florida, or at one of the regional offices.

Credit cards
Credit cards are restricted to Visa and Master card. Credit card payments are accepted if you pay or register in person at Unisa in Sunnyside / Florida or at one of the regional offices. Please note that these are real-time transaction.
Unisa web credit card payments
Unisa web payment link: http://www.unisa.ac.za/feepayment (this is a secure site)

Please note:
Library fines and accounts can now also be paid via this web payment link: http://www.unisa.ac.za/feepayment
These are real-time transactions.
Postal orders, money orders
Postal orders and money orders should be made payable to Unisa. This method of payment will only be accepted if posted to the university.

Telegraphic money order (TMO)

Students must state surname, first names, address, student number (if known) and for what purpose the payment is made. The TMO must be addressed to “Unisa” Unisarand for delivery and payment by the Unisarand Post Office.

Bank deposit
Bank deposits can be made at any Standard Bank branch 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
• provided that the deposit slip is correctly filled in as follows:
• Deposit reference: 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 code number 5400374721 for study fees, 5400374225 for Library fees or 5352X74608 for Matriculation Exemption fees
• Ensure that the deposit slip is correctly filled in as follows:
• Deposit to: Unisa student deposits
• Bank account number: 096R
• Deposit reference: 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 codes:
• 5400374721 for study fees
• 5400374225 for library fees
• 5352X74608 for matriculation exemption fees
• 5370810030 for the application fee
• 5400315164 for access cards

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• If any of the information on the bank deposit slip is missing or erroneous, the transaction will not be completed by the bank and/or may result in a delay in the allocation or transfer of funds to your account, for which the university cannot be held liable.
• Payments will be assigned to the study fees account within two days, excluding weekends, if all information on the deposit slip is correct.
• For deposit, only bank-guaranteed checks will be accepted.
  On the back of the check, you must indicate your student number.

How to complete a bank deposit slip

Please note that Unisa now banks with Standard Bank. Should you need to make payments at a Standard Bank branch, please refer to the following sample deposit slip.

Complete the deposit slip according to this table and the image below:

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Unisa is a preapproved beneficiary.

• Select Unisa on the beneficiary field.
• You will not be required to complete the bank account or branch code details.
• Ensure that the reference field is completed correctly.
  • Deposit reference: 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 codes:
    • 5400374721 for study fees
    • 5400374225 for library fees
    • 5352X74608 for matriculation exemption fees
    • 5370810030 for the application fee
    • 5400315164 for access cards

Please note:

• Should any of the information on the bank deposit slip be incomplete or incorrect, the transaction will not be processed by the bank and/or may cause a delay in the allocation or transfer of funds to your account.
• Payments will be allocated within two days, except over weekends, to the study fees account provided that all the information on the deposit slip is correct.

Payments by employers / sponsors / donors & bulk payments

Unisa allows payments by employers / sponsors / donors & bulk payments. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to ensure the following:

• The correct Unisa banking details and payment methods are used.
• A fully completed payment advice form is submitted during Unisa’s approved registration period. Download the payment advice form (DOC).
• The correct proof of payment (remittance or payment advice) accompanying the payment breakdown form is submitted to Unisa.

Banking details for payments by employers / sponsors / donors & bulk payments only:

• Account name: University of South Africa (income)
• Account number: 01 155 462 2
• Business current account
• Branch & code: Sunnyside, 01 0645

Please note:

• Incomplete or incorrect payment information will not be processed, and Unisa will not be held liable for any resultant delay in the allocation or transfer of funds to study fees accounts.
• Payments will be allocated within two working days upon receipt of the required information. Proof of payment (remittance or payment advice) and a breakdown of the payment (full names, identity numbers, student numbers and amount per student) must be sent to susdepid@unisa.ac.za
• For any inquiries, please send an e-mail to susdepid@unisa.ac.za

Refunds

• Requests have to be made in writing and must be signed by the registered student.
  Download the refund form (PDF) or Download the refund form for international students (PDF)
• Requests can be e-mailed to finan@unisa.ac.za.
• Refunds will be processed within 15 working (business) days from receipt of request.
• Credit balances exceeding the total study fees paid by sponsors or bursaries will be refunded to the sponsor or bursary concerned.

Please note:

• No refunds for credit balances less than R100.00 will be allowed.
• Applications and miscellaneous fees are non-refundable.
• Refund requests must be accompanied by proof of payment.

International students

Please note that this bank account can ONLY be used by international students.

The preferred method of payment is credit card via the Unisa website. Unisa web payment link: http://www.unisa.ac.za/feepayment (this is a secure site). Alternatively, you can make payment by means of a SWIFT/EFT transfer (see bank account details below).

SWIFT/EFT transfers can be made

• 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
• provided that the details are filled in as follows:
  • Bank: Standard Bank
  • Beneficiary: Unisa student deposits
  • Branch code: 010645
  • Swift code: SBZAZAJJ
  • Account number: 011554622
  • Deposit reference: 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 codes:
    • 5400374721 for study fees
    • 5400374225 for library fees
    • 5352X74608 for matriculation exemption fees
    • 5370810030 for the application fee

Please note: that credit card payments are real-time transactions. Submit proof of payment to SUSDEPID@unisa.ac.za

General

• The university reserves the right not to render services to students with outstanding balances.
• Receipts and statements of accounts will be issued to registered students only. It remains the student’s responsibility to submit the document to the relevant sponsor.