The University of Venda (UNIVEN) online applications for the 2025 academic year, are now available for individuals interested in pursuing new undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. The application window for UNIVEN runs from April 1st down to 30th September 2024. All applicants, regardless of nationality or language, are encouraged to apply. This article will guide you on how to have a smooth and successful online application.
The University of Venda, situated in Thohoyandou in the scenic Vhembe district of the Limpopo Province of South Africa was established in 1982. UNIVEN is comprised of 4 faculties namely;
- Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture;
- Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law;
- Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Faculty of Health Sciences
The University of Venda has its mission stated as producing graduates who are locally relevant and globally competitive.
UNIVEN Online Application Process
• All applicants are to apply online on www.univen.ac.za
• To apply online, you should be having
- a South African Identify number
- Passport Number for Internationals
- Ten digits Cell phone number
- An email address
• During online application process, you may save and return at a later stage to complete the application.
• Applicant will be required to create a 5-digit pin
• Complete your application by pressing “Submit button”
• You will then get a student number (NB: you must keep your student number safe for future enquires with the University)
• Complete your application and upload the required documents. Documents to be uploaded if available includes:
o A copy of I.D./Passport document
o Matric certificate/Statement of Results/Grade 11/12 report
o Transcript of academic record and certificate of conduct
o Degree(s)/Diploma certificates
o SAQA Evaluation Certificate (If you are an international applicant)
• After successful submission and completion of your online application, you can log into My access page to access / view your application details.
For you to be able to complete your UNIVEN online application, you will have to make an online payment of a certain amount. the payment process for the online application is given below:
Step 1: Amount to be paid: R100-00
Step 2: Click on the option which says “pay by credit card” for payment by credit or cheque card.
Step 3: Enter the following credit/cheque card details
o Card Number
o Card Holder Name
o Expiry date: Months and Year
o CVV Numbers: the last three digits at the back of the card
Step 4: Click on PAY NOW
Step 5: You will get a screen which says, “Authentication is required for the purchase”. From this screen there will be a message saying:
o To proceed with your purchase, please submit the One Time Password (OTP) that has been sent to your cell phone.
o Enter the One Time Password (OTP) on the space provided and click NEXT
Step 6: You will get a screen with the following message: Successful E Payment, press exit. You will immediately receive a payment receipt notification from the UNIVEN support via email address you provided stated as follows “Thank you we have received your application fee. You can return to the Online application web page and continue your application”.
UNIVEN online application requirements
Online application requirements for UNIVEN includes the following documents:
- a South African Identify number
- Passport Number for Internationals
- A valid Cell phone number
- A valid email address
- Matric certificate/Statement of Results/Grade 11/12 report
- Transcript of academic record and certificate of conduct
- Degree(s)/Diploma certificates
- SAQA Evaluation Certificate (If you are an international applicant)
How to check your UNIVEN admission/application status
- CLICK HERE to go to the admission status page
- Enter your ID number
- Applicant’s details will appear
- Qualifications that you applied for will appear with statuses showing whether you qualify or not qualify for admission
- On the right side of qualifications that you are qualifying for admission “REQUEST OFFER” button to click
- You will only be given one chance to choose one qualification
- Make sure that you click on the qualification that you want to be admitted to
Applicants (undergraduate/postgraduate/international applicants) who experience challenges when applying online, an arrangement has been made to ensure that your applications are also processed.
- Applicants can download applications from the Web,
- complete and personally submit hard copies of application forms to: University of Venda; New Student Administration Building; Cubicles Number – 1 or 2 or 3.
The university will also accept hard copies of application forms. The forms can be sent to the following address:
▪ University of Venda, New Student Administration Building, Student Admissions, Private Bag X 5050, Thohoyandou, 0950.
Contact UNIVEN
For more Enquiries on UNIVEN online application, you can contact the university through the following media:
• Mulidzi Fhatuwani – 015 962 8959 fhatuwani.mulidzi@univen.ac.za
• Muthevhuli Alvinah – 015 962 8953
• Nengwekhulu Mishumo – 015 962 8954 mishumo.nengwekhulu@univen.ac.za
Check Also:
UNIVEN prospectus 2025 – PDF Download
