Apply to UNIVEN for 2026: No Application Fees for South African Students

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The UNIVEN has commenced the admission process for its 2026 academic year, and the university is inviting eligible applicants to enroll. This online application is open to both local and international students who wish to study at UNIVEN. The university has various degree programs you can enroll in, ranging from degrees, diplomas, and certificate programmes. The interesting thing about the whole process is the fact that it is free of charge.

The UNIVEN application process is strictly online, and it will be closing on the 26th of September 2025. So if you haven't applied, make sure to read this guide to the end before commencing your online application at UNIVEN. This guide will cover everything you need to know from A-Z.

UNIVEN 2026 Application

The application process is done online, and it is available to both local and international students. This admission process is open to undergraduates, postgraduate students, South Africans, as well as international students. The entire application process is FREE, and it closes on the 26th September 2025.

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How to Apply to UNIVEN 2026 Accademic Session

To apply for UNIVEN admission, you need to follow these simple steps to complete your registration. As I have mentioned before, this process is entirely FREE! 

Follow these steps below:

Step 1:

Visit the official UNIVEN online application portal to apply online

Step2:

Start by creating your student profile by filling in your correct details. You are expected to provide the following documents:

• A valid South African ID Number or an International Passport
• A working phone number
• An active email address you have access to
• A unique five-digit pin number to authenticate your profile

Step 3:

You need to upload some important supporting documents. These documents need to be in PDF format:

• Certified copy of your ID or Passport
• Grade 11 final results or Grade 12 certificate
• Provide your academic record if you were previously enrolled in another institution
• A study or residence permit is needed, as well as an SAQA certificate if you're an international student

Step 4:

Click on the 'SUBMIT' button once you provide all supporting documents

Step five:

Once your submission is complete, you will receive a UNIVEN student number. You can use that number to track your admission status.

UNIVEN 2026 Admission Requirements

Before you can enroll for the UNIVEN 2026 academic session, you need to meet the UNIVEN 2026 admission requirements. Each of the programmes has its own requirements. See below the list of their degree, diploma, and certificate programme requirements:

Undergraduate Degree Requirement

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) certified by Umalusi
• Minimum achievement rating of 4 (50 to 59) or at least better in four 20-credit subjects
• A minimum of 26 APS Score
• A Matric certificate with a Bachelor's pass or exemption is required

Diploma Requirements

• NSC with an Achievement rating of 3 (40-49 percent) or better in four subjects
• Admission depends on the specific programme requirements

Certificate Requirement

• You need an NSC certified by Umalusi
• Programme-specific combinations of subjects and achievement levels apply

UNIVEN APS SCORE CALCULATOR for 2026

To qualify for UNIVEN Admission, you must meet the APS (Admission Point Score) of the university before you can apply for any course. See the table below for UNIVEN APS SCORE:

Note: When you're calculating your APS, make sure to exclude Life Orientation. You need to use your six best subjects to determine your APS

Things to Take Note Of Before Applying for UNIVEN Admission

You might meet the APS for enrolling in the university, but that doesn't guarantee admission. The selection process depends on the faculty you are applying to. Every faculty has its quotas, and the whole process can be competitive, as there will be students from all over the world competing for admission.

• Some faculty may require students to take an entrance exam or special modules.
• Recognition of prior learning may apply in some cases, especially in some specific areas, subject to senate approval.
• You must know that only one matric rewrite attempt is allowed

Documents Needed For UNIVEM (Composary Documents)

When you're applying for UNIVEN, you must provide some compositional documents. These documents are:

• Copy of ID/Passport
• Grade 11 final result or Grade 12 Certificate
• Academic record (If you have studied at another university)
• Study/ Residency permit (For international students)
• SAQA Certificate (If Applicable)

Conclusion

The application process for the University of Venda's 2026 academic session is easy and straightforward. This admission process is completely free, and you can complete it yourself without consulting an expert. All you need to do is make sure that you meet the requirements of the university as well as the faculty you are applying to. The university has a wide selection of undergraduate qualifications as well as a clear APS-based admission process. As a local or international student, this is your opportunity to apply for UNIVEN.

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READY TO APPLY?

Visit the official application portal for UNIVEN