University of South Africa South Africa

The examining university the University of the Cape of Good Hope, founded in 1873, was renamed the University of South Africa (Unisa) in 1916. In 2004 Unisa merged with Technikon Southern Africa and incorporated The Vista University Distance Education Campus. Unisa is Africa’s leading distance learning institution nurturing and inspiring leaders of tomorrow. We are a reputable comprehensive, flexible and accessible Open Distance Learning institution that is motivating future generations. We offer internationally accredited qualifications and have world-class resources that inspire learners to create meaningful futures on their own terms. Our vision ‘Towards the African university in the service of humanity’ drives us to find answers to Africa’s education and developmental problems. Through partnerships in Africa and globally, we are able to help the people of Africa achieve their dreams. Unisa is privileged to have the active support and involvement of some of South Africa’s most respected, forward-thinking leaders. The Unisa Council sets the strategic direction of the university. As an Open Distance Learning institution, and one of the world’s mega universities, Unisa presents academic offerings associated with both technological and traditional universities. These include, but are not limited to, a combination of career-orientated courses usually associated with a university of technology and formative academic programmes typically linked to a traditional university.