The mature age exemption at Unisa is available to prospective students who are at least 23 years old in the year they wish to enroll and who do not hold a Senior Certificate with matriculation endorsement[5]. Applicants for this exemption must apply for a certificate of conditional exemption via the Matriculation Board, typically using the M30 form[1]. The following documents must be submitted along with the application:
- A completed application form for exemption (usually the M30 form)[1].
- An original official academic record if the application is based on post-school qualifications (minimum three years of uninterrupted study for RSA students)[1].
- A certified copy of the applicant’s identity document reflecting their date of birth, or a certified copy of their birth certificate[1].
- For married women, a certified copy of the marriage certificate or divorce order[1].
- Proof of payment for the applicable exemption fee (this fee is non-refundable if the applicant does not qualify or fails to respond to requests for further information)[1].
All these documents must be submitted to the Registrar of the university (in this case, Unisa) where the applicant plans to register. The application must be supported and signed by the University Registrar[1].
Additionally, Unisa’s Senate must approve applications for mature age exemption before the selection and offer process can proceed[5]. Meeting the mature age exemption requirement does not guarantee admission; applicants are evaluated based on a points score system, and admission also depends on space availability in the chosen qualification[5]. If offered a place, applicants must accept the offer within a specified time and register accordingly[5].
For further guidance, applicants can check eligibility online via the Universities South Africa website[5].
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