University of South Africa UNISA Nursing Fees

Pay the application fee once you’ve received a student number from Unisa

  • R115 for online applications
  • R185 for hard copy applications (hard copy applications will only be considered in exceptional cases)
  • Use the student number you receive from Unisa AND the application fee reference number (ie STUDENTNUMBER 5370810030)
  • Visit www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo for banking details and payment information.

This fee is non-refundable even if you decide not to study through Unisa, do not qualify for admission to Unisa or cannot be offered a space due to limited spaces available. Unisa does not accept cash at any of its offices.

The due date for the application fee is the closing date for the application period. Any application submitted without an application fee paid on time will not be processed. Please ensure that you keep a copy of your proof of payment.



Bank deposit

Cash and direct bank deposits can be made at any First National Bank (FNB) 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, 3000774039 for SBL student 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 Fees
    • Bank account number: Unisa Student Fees
    • 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
      • 3000774039 for SBL student 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 and as such the university cannot be held liable for delays caused.
  • Payments will be allocated within two (2) to ten (10) working days to the study fees account, provided that all the information on the deposit slip is correct.
  • No cheques are accepted.

Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT)

Please note that Unisa now banks with First National Bank (FNB). Unisa is a pre-approved beneficiary. 

For South African students using FNB
Bank nameFirst National Bank (FNB)
Account nameUnisa Students Deposits
Account numberSelect 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]
South African students NOT using FNB for their EFT should please use the following income account number details
Bank nameFirst National Bank (FNB)
Account nameUnisa Student Fees Account
Account number627 9963 0382
Account typeCheque
Branch code210554
Reference (study fees)Student number, space, 5400374721 (study fee allocation number)
[your 8-digit student number]
Reference (SBL fees)Student number, space, 3000774039 (SBL student fee allocation number)
[your 8-digit student number]

Please use the correct referencing to ensure that payments are automatically allocated to your student account.



Payments by employers / bulk payments, sponsors, bursaries, donors & international students

Bank name:First National Bank (FNB)
Account nameUnisa Income Account
Account number627 9962 5200
Account typeCheque
Branch code250645
Swift codeFIRNZAJJ

Please note: For bulk payments kindly complete the payment advice form (Download the payment advice form)

Allocation numbers for payments other than study fees:  

Study feesStudent number, space, 5400374721
Library feesStudent number, space, 5400374225
Application feesStudent number, space, 5370810030
Matriculation exemption feesStudent number, space, 5352X74608
Student card feesStudent number, space, 5400315164
SBL tuitionStudent number, space, 3000774039

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 (2) to ten (10) 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 [email protected]
  • If a company or employer is paying your tuition fees, please submit proof of payment to [email protected]
  • For any enquiries, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

CLICK ON THE PROVIDED LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION

How to Apply for Admission University of South to Africa UNISA Nursing Application

University of South Africa UNISA Nursing Fees

University of South Africa UNISA Nursing Application Date

University of South Africa UNISA Nursing Undergraduate Application

University of South Africa UNISA Nursing Postgraduate Application

University of South Africa UNISA Nursing Online Application



University of South Africa UNISA Nursing Application Requirements