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Student guide · 2º período letivo 2026 - Medicina

The semester, explained for UNISA

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
2º período letivo 2026 - Medicina
Campus terms
15
Local details
10

Academic calendar

2º período letivo 2026 - Medicina runs Jul 13, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries
  1. 2º período letivo 2026 - MedicinaRelevant now
  2. Honours and Postgraduate Diploma Application Period for 2027 Academic YearUndergraduate Application Period for 2027 Academic Year
  3. Master's and Doctoral Application Period for 2027 Academic Year
  4. Master's and Doctoral Registration Period 2027

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Campus language

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15 terms

C

City East
The campus located on the eastern end of North Terrace, focused on health sciences.
City West
The main urban campus located in the West End of the Adelaide CBD.

H

Hindley
Hindley Street, the primary off-campus dining and nightlife strip adjacent to the City West campus.

I

IST
Information Strategy and Technology, the university's IT support and services department.

M

Magill
Shorthand for the Magill campus, focused on education and humanities.
Mawson
Shorthand for the Mawson Lakes campus, focused on STEM and aviation.

S

Scape
Common shorthand for the Scape Waymouth or Scape Adelaide student housing buildings.
SEU
Student Experience Unit, the department responsible for student support services and wellbeing.

T

The Caf
The main cafeteria and dining area located at the Magill campus.
The Plaza
The central outdoor area at the City West campus featuring various food vendors and seating.
The Smart
Student nickname for the Jeffrey Smart Building library.
The Village
Student accommodation located at the Mawson Lakes campus.

U

UniLodge
Common shorthand for UniLodge City West or UniLodge Metro Adelaide student housing.
UniSA Sport
The organization managing all competitive and social sports clubs at the university.
USASA
University of South Australia Student Association, the student-led organization providing advocacy and clubs.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
Ask UniSA
The university's primary online and phone-based student inquiry and support service.
Brookman
The historic Brookman Building located at the City East campus.
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials, assignments, and online lectures.
Hawke
The Hawke Building at City West, home to the Anne & Gordon Samstag Museum of Art.
JS
The Jeffrey Smart Building at City West, housing the library and student services.
Kaurna
The Kaurna Building at City West, primarily used for art, architecture, and design programs.
myUniSA
The central online student portal for accessing grades, enrollment, and timetables.
Pridham
Pridham Hall, the university's main hub for graduations, sports, and exams at City West.
The Hub
The physical service points on each campus where students can get help with administrative tasks.
UniSA+
A professional development program that recognizes student volunteering and leadership.

Quick answers

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What academic term is relevant now?
2º período letivo 2026 - Medicina runs Jul 13, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
15 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
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National Student Representative Council (NSRC)

The highest student governance structure at UNISA, representing all students. The NSRC advocates for student interests in university decision-making bodies like the University Council and Senate.

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Western Cape Regional Student Representative Council (RSRC)

Represents and champions the interests of UNISA students in the Western Cape region. The RSRC participates in university governance structures and plays a valuable role in student activities.

Regular commitment

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Resources & spaces

Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSWiD)

Provides support and resources for students with disabilities, including a dedicated computer lab at the Cape Town Campus to ensure equitable access to education.

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Cape Town Campus Library

Offers access to online and physical collections, catalogue and literature searches, book borrowing, and library client training. Also provides dedicated facilities for students with special needs.

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Counselling and Career Development (Cape Town)

Provides career, academic, and personal guidance and counselling to prospective and registered students. Support is available in person, by telephone, or by e-mail.

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Department of Student Affairs

A university department that supports student life through various directorates, including student social development, student governance and leadership, and support for students with disabilities.

Open to all

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Student Administration (Cape Town)

Provides essential administrative services at the Cape Town Campus, including curriculum advice, assistance with cancellations, and examination enquiries.

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Tutorial Services (Cape Town)

Offers face-to-face and video-conferenced tutorial classes for selected modules to provide academic support to students in the Western Cape region.

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Student Organisations and Structures

UNISA has a formal process for the recognition of student organizations and structures, which requires an application to the regional SRC. However, a public directory of recognized organizations is not available.

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Life in Cape Town for UNISA Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Cape Town.

Timezone

Australia/Adelaide

Median Rent

$650

Cost of Living Index

90

Student Population

70,000

City Transportation

Walkability

60

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

MyCiTi Bus, Metrorail Western Cape

Nearest Airports

Cape Town International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean

Avg Annual Temp

64°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Cape Town Campus Parking

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Access restricted to staff and registered students; special parking available for students with disabilities.

Campus News

Latest updates from UNISA

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at UNISA

International Translation Day

September 18, 2026

Online / Department of African Languages

An event hosted by the Department of African Languages to celebrate International Translation Day.

Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit

September 29, 2026

University of Cape Town (Partnered with UNISA)

A flagship global event exploring how universities can harness human, artificial, and collective intelligence to shape fairer, more sustainable societies. Hosted in partnership with UNISA and the University of Bristol.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at UNISA

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

1 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Fisciano residences (Campus of Salerno/UNISA Italy)

Capacity: 780

Room types: one-room flats, mini-apartments

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@unisa.ac.za

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