University of South Africa - UNISA Speciality : Education
programme: Education

I would certainly recommend the university as it offers diverse courses and suitable for those that are employed full time and unemployed as well. It has helped me advance my career in more ways than one. The professors are really professional and patient in everything they instill.

Studying at Unisa is flexible and affordable, which makes it a good option if you need to work or study from home; however, it requires a lot of self-discipline because support and communication can be slow. You often have to figure things out on your own. It’s not easy, but if you are motivated and patient, it can work well.

Their frequent technical issues significantly affect the overall user experience. Pages often load slowly or fail to load entirely, and links sometimes redirect incorrectly or display error messages. These glitches make it difficult to access essential information such as course details, timetables, and administrative resources, which can be frustrating for students and staff alike.

I love that it is long distance learning, I can work and study at the same time. They advocate for mental health issues so that is always appreciated. It is a very professional and fair environment. It is also very affordable compared to the other institutions.

IT is bad I am trying to register but it keeps giving me error saying the system is under maintenance for the whole 2 days I feel sad very sad. But last year it was my first year things were good I never complained

UNISA is a great university to be honest. As much as it is a distance learning university and we never have to attend physical lessons, the lectures are supportive nevertheless. The only problem comes when we have to attend virtual lessons and there is load shedding which leads to network problem. That is frustrating in all honesty and wish we had an alternative with regards to that. Yes, the lessons are always recorded but it would be nice to actually be present and participate in the lessons.

Course administration is a real issue, lecturers do not answer queries Because much of the education is distance/online, some students feel there is inadequate academic support, guidance, and feedback.

They give 100% to accommodate every student, even if you are from a different country, you feel at home in South Africa. Easy to navigate their routine and culture. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

UNISA is a great university in terms of accommodating students with distance learning and helping them understand their modules better through online education. The lectures are very helpful as they also arrange online study groups for their students.

With Unisa being the biggest distance learning University in South Africa, I enrolled for my education degree. I had the best experience and lecturers never hesitated to answer questions. All study material was always sent out on time. I would recommend studying at UNISA anytime.