Applying to the University of South Africa (UNISA) can be exciting—but also a little confusing if you're not sure which courses you're eligible for. With so many qualifications and varying admission requirements, it's important to first check which UNISA programmes match your matric results.
In this blog, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to check which UNISA courses you qualify for, and introduce a free AI-powered tool that instantly matches your results to available courses.
Step 1: Understand UNISA’s Admission Requirements
UNISA offers qualifications at various levels:
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Higher Certificates (APS 15–19)
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Diplomas (APS 18–22)
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Bachelor’s Degrees (APS 21+)
Each course also has specific subject requirements. For example, some programmes may require Maths, Physical Sciences, or a certain percentage in English.
📝 Tip: UNISA uses the APS system (Admission Point Score). This is calculated based on your six best subjects in matric, excluding Life Orientation.
Step 2: Use the Free Course Match Report Tool
Manually checking course requirements can be time-consuming. The easiest and fastest way to check which UNISA courses you qualify for is by using the Course Match Report Generator.
👉 Click here to generate your free Course Match Report
How It Works:
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Enter Your Matric Results
Input your subjects, marks, and endorsement type (Bachelor’s, Diploma, or Higher Certificate pass) -
Select UNISA as your preferred university
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Get Your Report
Instantly receive a list of courses you qualify for at UNISA, along with career suggestions
Benefits of Using the Course Match Tool
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Instant results – no waiting or manual checking
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AI-powered – matches your marks with official UNISA admission requirements
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Covers all qualification levels – from Higher Certificate to Bachelor’s
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Includes career insights – shows potential jobs linked to each course
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100% Free – no sign-up or subscription required
Common Courses You May Qualify for at UNISA
Depending on your APS and subjects, you might qualify for:
If You Have 15–19 Points:
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Higher Certificate in Education
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Higher Certificate in Law
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Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences
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Higher Certificate in Human Resource Management
If You Have 20–22 Points:
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Diploma in Policing
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Diploma in Public Relations
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Diploma in Administrative Management
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Diploma in Tourism Management
If You Have 23+ Points:
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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science
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Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management
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Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Conclusion
UNISA has a wide range of qualifications to suit different academic levels, but it’s important to apply for courses you actually qualify for. The Free Course Match Tool makes this easy by showing you accurate, personalized course options based on your results.
👉 Don’t guess—check your eligibility now!
Click here to get your free UNISA Course Match Report
