The University of South Africa is located in Pretoria. UNISA is a premier distance learning institution in Africa, seeking to move beyond the traditional role of distance education, attempting to pioneer this method as the preferred choice of learning. UNISA's vision is to become the distance-education hub for Africa.

The University provides a wide range of undergraduate and , postgraduate courses across seven faculties, ranging from sciences to the humanities. The website contains more information on courses offered and research performed, as well as links to UNISA press publications which can be downloaded from the website.