University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa • World Rank #913
Overview
University of South Africa runs as a public institution in Pretoria, South Africa, serving as a higher-education provider within South Africa.
University of South Africa runs a catalogue of active programmes across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, with teaching organised under multiple faculties. The breadth of its catalogue serves a varied applicant profile.
University of South Africa sits at #913 globally and #8 within South Africa on university rankings. The institution participates in South Africa's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for University of South Africa are summarised below. These numbers help you size the institution against your shortlist and weigh academic depth alongside programme fit.
Degrees
Each qualification level at University of South Africa appears below with its degrees. Research-by-thesis versus taught master's programmes differ in structure, assessment, and graduate-school positioning.
Bachelor's 51 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Banking
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Catholic Theology
- Christian Religious Studies
- Communication Arts
- Communication Studies
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Government
- Health Sciences
- Higher Education
- Human Resources
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Law
- Leadership
- Literature
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Multimedia
- Music
- Musicology
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Police Studies
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Social Welfare
- Social Work
- Taxation
- Theology
- Tourism
- Translation and Interpretation
- Visual Arts
- Writing
Master's 60 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Adult Education
- Agriculture
- Banking
- Behavioural Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Christian Religious Studies
- Civil Law
- Clinical Psychology
- Commercial Law
- Consumer Studies
- Criminal Law
- Criminology
- Curriculum
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Engineering
- Finance
- Fiscal Law
- Foreign Languages Education
- Gender Studies
- Higher Education
- Horticulture
- Human Resources
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Labour Law
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Law
- Leadership
- Library Science
- Logistics Management
- Mathematics Education
- Music
- Musicology
- Nursing
- Operations Research
- Philosophy of Education
- Police Studies
- Private Law
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Psychometrics
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Science Education
- Social Studies
- Social Work
- Taxation
- Technology Education
- Theology
- Visual Arts
Doctoral 49 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Archaeology
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Chemistry
- Communication Arts
- Computer Science
- Criminal Law
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- History
- Horticulture
- Information Sciences
- Law
- Leadership
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Music
- Musicology
- Nursing
- Operations Research
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Religious Studies
- Science Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Technology Education
- Theology
Diploma & Certificate 18 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Accountancy
- Agricultural Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Education
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Explosive Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Horticulture
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Science Education
- Teacher Trainers Education
- Tourism
Other 85 programs
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Adult Education
- African Languages
- African Studies
- Afrikaans
- Agriculture
- Ancient Civilizations
- Anthropology
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Mathematics
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Archiving
- Art History
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Behavioural Sciences
- Bible
- Business Administration
- Catholic Theology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Christian Religious Studies
- Computer Education
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Consumer Studies
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Education of the Gifted
- Educational Administration
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Electronic Engineering
- English Studies
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Ethics
- Finance
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- Hebrew
- History
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Sciences
- International Studies
- Islamic Studies
- Judaic Religious Studies
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Modern Languages
- Multimedia
- New Testament
- Nutrition
- Operations Research
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Police Studies
- Political Sciences
- Power Engineering
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Religious Studies
- Science Education
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Technology Education
- Theology
- Tourism
- Translation and Interpretation
- Transport Economics
- Visual Arts
- Water Science
Faculties & Divisions
Each division at University of South Africa covers a particular subject cluster. Subject area pruning over time means historical course offerings may not reflect current availability — check the live catalogue.
Accounting Sciences (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Taxation
Common Career Paths
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Financial Controller
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Agriculture and Environmental Science (College) 16 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Ecology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Geography
- Horticulture
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Soil Science
- Veterinary Science
- Water Science
- Welfare and Protective Services
Common Career Paths
- Agricultural Scientist
- Agronomist
- Farm Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Economics and Management Sciences (College) 31 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Banking
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Insurance
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Leadership
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Operations Research
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Real Estate
- Retailing and Wholesaling
- Secretarial Studies
- Service Trades
- Social Sciences
- Taxation
- Tourism
- Transport and Communications
- Transport Economics
- Transport Management
- Vocational Counselling
- Welfare and Protective Services
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Education (College) 34 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Adult Education
- Art Education
- Business Education
- Computer Education
- Continuing Education
- Curriculum
- Distance Education
- Education
- Education of the Gifted
- Education of the Handicapped
- Educational Administration
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Educational Research
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Health Education
- Higher Education
- Home Economics Education
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- International and Comparative Education
- Literacy Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Pedagogy
- Philosophy of Education
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Teacher Trainers Education
- Teacher Training
- Technology Education
Common Career Paths
- Teacher
- Educational Administrator
- Curriculum Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Graduate School of Business Leadership (College) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Administration
- Leadership
Common Career Paths
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Strategy Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Graduate Studies (College) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Studies
- Development Studies
- Distance Education
- Education
- Educational Research
- Educational Sciences
- Leadership
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Social Policy
- Teacher Training
- Technology Education
Human Sciences (College) 71 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African American Studies
- African Languages
- Afrikaans
- Ancient Civilizations
- Ancient Languages
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Art Management
- Arts and Humanities
- Bible
- Christian Religious Studies
- Classical Languages
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Comparative Religion
- Contemporary History
- Cultural Studies
- Demography and Population
- Design
- Development Studies
- English
- English Studies
- Fine Arts
- French
- Gender Studies
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Heritage Preservation
- History
- History of Religion
- Information Management
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
- International Studies
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Mass Communication
- Medieval Studies
- Midwifery
- Missionary Studies
- Modern History
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Musicology
- New Testament
- Nursing
- Pastoral Studies
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Portuguese
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Regional Studies
- Religion
- Religious Practice
- Religious Studies
- Romance Languages
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theology
- Translation and Interpretation
- Visual Arts
- Welfare and Protective Services
- Writing
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Law (College) 21 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Administrative Law
- Civil Law
- Civil Security
- Commercial Law
- Comparative Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminology
- History of Law
- Human Rights
- International Law
- Justice Administration
- Labour Law
- Law
- Maritime Law
- Notary Studies
- Police Studies
- Private Law
- Protective Services
- Public Law
- Welfare and Protective Services
Common Career Paths
- Lawyer
- Legal Consultant
- Compliance Officer
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science, Engineering and Technology (College) 24 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Applied Mathematics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Astronomy and Space Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Drawing and Design
- Engineering Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Software Engineering
- Statistics
- Systems Analysis
- Technology
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
University of South Africa's catalogue, searchable by name and grouped by level. Joint programmes with partner institutions appear here but carry dual-credentialing rules worth checking with both bodies.
Bachelor's Degree
21 programmes
At undergraduate level, University of South Africa offers 21 programmes. These bachelor's degrees typically open both direct employment pathways and routes into postgraduate specialisation.
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Internal Auditing Accounting
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Management Accounting Accounting
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Psychology
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Bachelor of Commerce in Business Informatics Business & Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics Economics
Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology Psychology
Bachelor of Commerce in Law Law
Bachelor of Commerce in Quantitative Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Management Tourism & Leisure
Bachelor of Commerce in Transport and Logistics Supply Chain & Logistics
Bachelor of Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Music Music
Bachelor of Science in Computing Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Social Work Social Work
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
15 programmes
At postgraduate taught level, University of South Africa runs 15 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.
Master of Administration in Public Administration Public Administration
Master of Applied Accountancy Accounting
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology
Master of Arts in Forensic Science & Technology General Engineering
Master of Arts in Police Science Liberal Arts
Master of Arts in Public Policy in International Affairs Public Policy
Master of Arts in Research Psychology Psychology
Master of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology Psychology
Master of Commerce in Marketing Management Marketing
Master of Commerce: Industrial and Organisational Psychology Psychology
Master of Engineering General Engineering
Master of Philosophy in Financial Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Master of Philosophy in Gender Studies Philosophy & Ethics
Master of Science in Information Technology Management Information Systems & Technology
Master of Social Work Social Work
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
39 programmes
University of South Africa lists 39 programmes awarding a doctorate — the apex qualification for those pursuing research leadership or an academic career.
Doctor of Business Leadership Business & Management
Doctor of Laws Law
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences Accounting
Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in Archaeology Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Arts Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy Physics & Astronomy
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication Communication Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science Computer Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice Law
Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies Politics & International Relations
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics Economics
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Management Business & Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in History Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
Doctor of Philosophy in Languages, Linguistics and Literature Linguistics & Language Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Law Law
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Studies Business & Management
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscaping Horticulture and Crop Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics Physics & Astronomy
Doctor of Philosophy in Political Sciences Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy and International Affairs Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Doctor of Psychology Psychology
Doctor of Social Work Social Work
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
136 programmes
Alongside its degrees, University of South Africa provides 136 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.
Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Senior Phase Natural Science Education Arts
Advanced Diploma in Teaching and Learning Support Education & Teaching
Advanced Diploma in Tourism Management Tourism & Leisure
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences Honours in Management Accounting Accounting
Bachelor of Administration Honours in Public Administration Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Languages Linguistics & Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in African Politics Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Afrikaans Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Ancient Near Eastern Studies Politics & International Relations
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Arabic Linguistics & Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archaeology Archaeology
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Archives and Records Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Art History Art History
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biblical Archaeology Archaeology
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Biblical Studies Religious Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Classical Hebrew Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Classical Studies Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Corrections Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Criminology Criminal Law & Justice
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Studies Politics & International Relations
Bachelor of Arts Honours in English Studies English Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Environmental Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Gender Studies Gender & Sexuality Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Geography Geography
Bachelor of Arts Honours in History History
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Information Science Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Politics Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Islamic Studies Islamic & Quranic Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Judaica Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Media Studies Media Studies & Mass Media
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Modern European Language and Literature Fashion Design
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Politics Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology Psychology
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies Religious Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Social Behaviour Studies (HIV/AIDS) Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Theory of Literature Literature
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation Studies Translation & Interpreting
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Informatics Business & Management
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics Economics
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Logistics Supply Chain & Logistics
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing Management Marketing
Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics Economics
Bachelor of Education Honours Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Electronic Engineering Robotics & Automation
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Power Engineering General Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Structural Engineering General Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Water Engineering General Engineering
Bachelor of Information Science Honours Information Systems & Technology
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Bachelor of Musicology Honours Music
Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Bachelor of Science Honours in Astronomy Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Honours in Computing Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management Business & Management
Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Monitoring and Modelling Fashion Design
Bachelor of Science Honours in Geography Geography
Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics Mathematics
Bachelor of Science Honours in Statistics Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training Education & Teaching
Diploma in Agricultural Management Agriculture
Diploma in Animal Health Animal Science
Diploma in Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Diploma in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
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Diploma in Corrections Management Business & Management
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Explosives Management Business & Management
Diploma in Grade R Teaching Education & Teaching
Diploma in Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Mining Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering
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Diploma in Operations Management Business & Management
Diploma in Policing
Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology
Diploma in Safety Management Business & Management
Diploma in Security Management Business & Management
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Higher Certificate in Animal Welfare Animal Science
Higher Certificate in Education Education & Teaching
Higher Certificate in Life and Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
Higher Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics
Higher Certificate in Physical Sciences Physics & Astronomy
Higher Certificate in Tourism Management Tourism & Leisure
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Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training Education & Teaching
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Postgraduate Diploma in Agriculture Agriculture
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychometry
Postgraduate Diploma in Disability Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Law and Management Law
Postgraduate Diploma in Language Education Education & Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Life Orientation Religious Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education Mathematics
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology of Education Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Public Health
Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Safety Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management Supply Chain & Logistics
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning Care and Support Education & Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma: Public Health Public Health
Advanced Certificate in Intermediate Phase Mathematics and English First Additional Language Teaching English Language Studies
Advanced Certificate in Senior Phase Mathematics Teaching Arts
Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training Education & Teaching
Advanced Diploma in Agricultural Management Agriculture
Advanced Diploma in Animal Health Animal Science
Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Advanced Diploma in Computer Integrated Education Education & Teaching
Advanced Diploma in Education in Intermediate Phase Mathematics Teaching Mathematics
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Power Engineering Electrical Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering in Telecommunications Electrical Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Advanced Diploma in Explosives Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Inclusive Education Education & Teaching
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Intermediate Phase Natural Science and Technology Education Education & Teaching
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Mining Engineering Mining & Oil Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Ornamental and Landscape Horticulture Horticulture and Crop Science
Advanced Diploma in Safety Management Business & Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to University of South Africa
Step-by-step guidance for applying to University of South Africa, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
- 1 Research programmes at University of South Africa
Use the programme finder to browse University of South Africa's 211 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Programme-level requirements at University of South Africa typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
- 4 Lodge your application
University of South Africa processes applications through www.unisa.ac.za. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at 0800 00 1870. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of South Africa
Frequently asked questions about University of South Africa, covering the institutional basics most prospective applicants want to confirm first.
Where can I find University of South Africa?
The institution is located in Pretoria, South Africa.
Is University of South Africa public or private?
University of South Africa operates as a public institution.
How is University of South Africa ranked?
University of South Africa is ranked #913 globally and #8 in South Africa.
What qualification levels does University of South Africa offer?
Programmes at University of South Africa cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Is University of South Africa accredited?
University of South Africa is accredited by Council on Higher Education (CHE); South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
Where can I learn more about University of South Africa?
University of South Africa's official website is www.unisa.ac.za.
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Where Else to Study Business & Management
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