Overall Reviews
4.01 / 5 based on 54 reviews
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“Very good at educating students specifically in the desired field of study.”
Allan K
Uganda, Graduate
Business Studies, 2014
OverallI had a good time & gained more out of what I really studied...
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Pros
Disciplined and well organized practically.
Cons
5%
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“Nelson Mandela is the most famous alumni of this university”
Johanna B
Belgium, Undergraduate
Communication and Information Sciences, 2018
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This is a distance learning institution which has been in the business for almost 150 years. Then university is very organised. It has a portal for registered students through which students access learning materials, get academic support and hand in assignments. It works very well. I am busy with my last 3 modules to complete the degree and I never had problems.
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Pros
I can study from anywhere in the world.
Cons
It can get lonely
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“UNISA enabled me to work and study at the same time.”
pauline n
South Africa, Graduate
Economics, 2013
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For my undergraduate degree i lacked a proper guidance on the selection of modules. I wasn't fully informed that in order for me to qualify for post graduate in economics i needed to have a proper foundation in statistics and quantitative analysis. I only did one module in my first year. I only realised the importance of those modules on my own when i was preparing to apply for my post graduate. All other universities couldn't accept my application.
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Pros
I learned time management and self discipline.
Cons
Studying on your own with no lectures was very tough.
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lisaojeland
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I wish I had known...
How easy it is to apply, I made a big deal of it at first. What a difference it makes when one gets ahold of the right person at UNISA.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Improve student comunications.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Dont have too much fun!
If you do.. you can pack your books and finish your studies from any South african embassy!
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Stephany A
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I wish I had known...
costs of living
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
this is a great school, but keep in mind that it is via correspondence. profs definitely make time for any questions you may have....they really care!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
travel tip----don't dress as a wealthy person....crime is high in SA right now with 50% unemployment.
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“Complete administrative incompetence”
John L
South Africa, Undergraduate
, 1998
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I have been trying to get my academic record from UNISA for the last six weeks, without success. I graduated in 1998 with all fees settled.
The level of sheer incompetence and ignorance I have encountered is staggering. I have been passed around to at least 5 different consultants with none of them managing to send me a simple academic record. All I have received is grammatically incorrect, mispelled emails telling me I have been sent my record when I haven't!
No wonder the university is now under administration. Good luck dealing with this institution - you'll need it!
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Pros
None that I can think of.
Cons
Administration
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