I have had a great experience studying at Unisa because I can easily do anything at my convenient time while studying. I can get part-time jobs and still study. I don’t have to leave home for classes instead I just join the zoom classes instead.

UNISA is an open distance learning institute and with its e-learning services and tools, it has made it simple and easy for students to succeed in their studies. The university is going to lengths to ensure that its students are well equipped with e-learning services and also offers counselling to those who are finding it difficult to cope with their studies. It offers so much more that you get to enjoy the full experience of being an online uni student.

If you’re looking for a convenient way to further your studies while working, the University of South Africa is a great institute to consider. With its completely online program, studying becomes much easier. However, the admin side can be a bit slow at times, which may result in unnecessary delays in receiving feedback on assignments and results. Despite this minor inconvenience, UNISA remains a great institute to study at and is definitely worth considering.

While it is very convenient for majority of the modules to be online based, unfortunately it proves to be difficult to get ahold of the professors. The exam facilities was OK. Parking at these was safe.

The first year was great and going well it was in 2020.Then covid hit to be honest didn’t cope well due to everything was based online and at the time i didn’t own a laptop i was dependent on the university’s computer lamp,because of everything based online i struggled resulting in failing half of the modules i registered that year.Due to load-shedding(power) crisis in south africa you have to race against time for everything assignments,teams class and their websites always shutting down,example when i study at night its good for me but now with their website because everything is online its rare to have hard copies of the module,sometimes i wake up there’s no electricity or the websites is down.Just like now the system is down i can’t do my portfolio so those are the difficulties of studying online at UNISA if they can fix their sytems i believe they can accommodate everyone.

I am currently in my second year of study – via correspondence – in a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Science.

What I love most about my University is that everything is digital and online! I am able to keep a full-time job, while pursuing higher education and at an affordable price. This is golden if you come from a family (or circumstances) that do not allow you to have the money needed or necessary for tuition fees.

Pros of studying through my University are: Independence, Autonomous working inculcated, Independent Thinking, Team Collaboration, Project Management, Good Communication skills developed, No down-time even during the times of COVID-19, which was excellent.

Cons of studying through my University is a lack of student campus and social life. Although my University does offer a physical campus at different locations in the country, as well as exam centres world wide, you still miss out on the fun aspects of being a student – so no freshers, no open days, no orientation etc.

They offer adequate support for long-distance learning and great correspondence with students to ensure they have a great learning experience wherever they are in the country. Registration is easy, the staff is friendly and always willing to help. They have excellent learning material which is easily accessible.

I like to w program because it is relevant to our modern society, it is broad when it comes to career options. The school is a blended combination of online classes and campus learning, which is very convenient for many young people who work and study at the same time.