2019 Annual Report

Probably the key strategic decision in 2019 was the launch of an assessment initiative of the Unisa 2030 Strategy, to determine, and if required, reshape the future direction of the university.
This initiative is critical to the future sustainability of the university. The process will involve reflective decision-making regarding Unisa’s core business areas of teaching and learning, research, and community engagement in order to advance scholarship. As such, intensive consultation with government, amongst other stakeholders, will be required in the process. Achieving the outcome of longevity for
Unisa will entail, amongst other plans, putting measures in place to increase research outputs and reviewing our research institutes in terms of their effectiveness and optimal functioning. This is not only a matter of strategy, but important to the financial sustainability of the institution.

We took a decision in 2019 to review our programme qualification mix (PQM) and accreditation process. While we are a comprehensive university offering a diversity of programmes, from certificate to Doctoral level, we see the need to streamline the number of offerings for improved focus and delivery. We aim to complete the process as soon as possible. 

As an African HEI, we support the call for free education for disadvantaged students. Unisa’s fee structure has always been accommodative which has enabled the university to extend greater access to higher education to marginalised students.
In addition to an affordable qualification, we offer education of a high quality.