Instructions for Completing the Postgraduate Registration Form

Make sure that you comply with the admission requirements regarding your field of study before applying for registration. Students must complete the forms and fax it to us for a first review.  

The following instructions will serve as a useful guide to explain and emphasize important points throughout the registration form. Questions on the registration form that are not listed in the guide below are marked as self-explanatory.

Question 1: Surname and title

Your surname must be given as it appears on the Certificate of Canadian Citizenship or on the SIN card required for admission.

Note The Following:

• A woman who supplies her married surname here must submit a copy of her marriage certificate (or divorce papers where applicable) if her admission document was issued in another surname. See Question 3.
• If your surname and/or first names have been officially changed, you must submit original evidence thereof. Your date of birth and your previous surname and first names, as well as your present surname and first names must all appear on this document. (Affidavits, birth certificates, passports and/or identity documents are NOT acceptable for this purpose.) See Question 3.
• The University deems correct only the spelling and sequence of your surname and first names as they appear on your admission document.

For Title Only, the following may be used: Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., Dr., Prof., Rev., Pastor, Br., Fr., Sr.

Question 2: Full first names

Only the spelling and sequence of your first names as they appear on your admission document are accepted as correct.

Question 3: Maiden name and/or previous surname(s)

This must be answered only by the following:

•  A married and/or divorced woman; or

•  A student (male or female) whose surname has been officially changed.

Question 8: Physical disabilities

If you have any serious physical disabilities which could affect your studies, please indicate your answer with the appropriate code in the block.

Note that all students with visual impairments must complete a questionnaire, which will be supplied to them on registration each year.

Disability Codes

A physically handicapped student who is unable to write his/her examinations at an approved center must apply to the Academic Registrar in writing every year before March 1st for the May/June semester examination, and August 30th for the October/November or January/February examination, in order to receive permission to write at a special center. In this case, the student must submit a medical certificate specifying the nature of his/her handicap and are normally required to pay the commissioner's fees.

Question 11-12: Please ignore. 

Question 13 to 14: Examination Center Code

The name of the center where you wish to write your examination(s) and its code must be written in the appropriate blocks. For other centers not listed below, please contact us.

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Question 15 to 16: Home language

Please choose from the following:

Questions 17 to 24: Used for statistical purposes only

Questions 17 to 18:

Questions 19 to 20: Code Population group

Questions 21 to 22: Occupation

Questions 23 to 24: Registration codes Economic sector

Question 26 to 27: Concurrent and last registration at any institute for tertiary education.

Question 28: Previous studies at any educational institution   

Give particulars of all previous registrations at Unisa and/or another University or institution for tertiary education (e.g. a Technikon, a Nursing College or teachers' college), starting with the most recent registration.

Question 29, 31: Postal, Physical Address                 

It is compulsory for all students to supply both Postal (29) and Physical Addresses (31). Academic correspondence and parcels with course materials are sent to the address given. Write the name of the country and the corresponding  postal code.

Question 33: Title of your proposed research, in short. It is advisable to submit a short description on 1-5 pages.

Question 38: Proposed Certificate/Diploma, Degree (e.. LLM, Phd, DEd). Don't forget the field of specialization.

If you are registering for a paper/module/course for non-degree purposes (NDP) only, please use the appropriate code below.

Code Non-degree purposes (NDP)

00019 NDP
00035 NDP (Postgraduate)

Please contact Dr. Michael Esselen for the programme code.

Question 42: Particulars of payment

Please indicate which of the following payment options you prefer, and act accordingly:

•  Credit Card - Only VISA or MasterCard are accepted. You need to submit your credit card details for payment, which will proceed directly to UNISA.

•  PAYPAL - This is a secure method of payment since you do not need to disclose your credit card and CV numbers on the application form, and you will control the payment yourself. To use PAYPAL, go to our homepage at http://www.iaci-canada.com and click on: LINK TO PAYPAL.

•  Personal Cheque - If you choose not to use your credit card, you can mail us a cheque with your payment for application and tuition fees. 

•  Bank Draft

•  BANK to BANK Transfer -  Please Contact Dr. Michael Esselen for these information.

Choosing any option from above will get you a detailed statement directly from UNISA. Note that if you decide to cancel your studies at a later stage, you will be liable for 50% of the first semester/year fees.

For more details on student fee amounts, please click here.

Question 43: Declaration, Self-explanatory on form. Date and signature.

Question 44: Date and signature.

Please fax or mail us your completed application form (two pages only), along with your required documents (see below), for first review.

Submission of your documents:

Please submit your school or identification documents via post. Faxed or e-mailed documents will not be accepted as originals.  

Documents to be submitted:

•  If you did not obtain the qualification prescribed for admission at this University, you must submit an original transcript of your complete academic record for the relevant degree (issued by the REGISTRAR of the concerned university). In the case of a completed masters degree, the percentage/symbol obtained or the standard reached must be indicated on the transcript. Since the Head of the Department may demand your entire academic record, you are advised to submit a transcript of the academic record for your bachelor's degree, as well as your honour's bachelor's degree (if not obtained at UNISA).

•  A copy of your identity documents, passport or birth certificates reflecting your full names and date of birth are also required for submission. The copy must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths. An affidavit or baptismal certificate is not acceptable. A foreign student must have the above document certified by a SA Embassy, Consulate, High Commission, Trade Mission or Public Notary.