The University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) online applications for the 2025 academic year, are now available for individuals interested in pursuing new undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. The application window for UFS runs from April 1st down to 30th September 2024. All applicants, regardless of nationality or language, are encouraged to apply. This article will guide you on how to have a smooth and successful online application.
Globally, UKZN is one of four South African universities rated in the top 500 universities in the world. This is in accordance with the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR). UKZN offers an exceptionally wide range of exciting and innovative courses that will broaden perspectives, foster a capacity for independent critical thinking, and provide intellectual tools to develop your mind, while enhancing your career opportunities in the local and global marketplace.
The University of KwaZulu Natal comprises of various faculties/colleges in which prospective students may choose from during their course of application. These different faculties/colleges may include the following:
University of KwaZulu-Natal Faculties and Schools
- Agriculture, Engineering and Science
- Engineering
- Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Chemistry and Physics
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
- Health Sciences
- Clinical Medicine
- Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences
- Nursing and Public Health
- Humanities
- Religion, Philosophy and Classics
- Arts
- Social Sciences
- Applied Human Sciences
- Built Environment and Development Studies
- of Education
- Law and Management Studies
- Business and Leadership (Business Management Association in cooperation with Hampton College Durban)
- Accounting, Economics and Finance
- Law
- Management, IT and Governance
UKZN Online Application Requirements
South African first time undergraduate applicants applying to UKZN must apply via CAO at www.cao.ac.za
Minimum Requirements to Qualify for: Degree Study
(1) Must obtain at least 40% for Home Language
(2) Must obtain at least 50% for FOUR other subjects excluding Life Orientation
(3) Must obtain at least 30% for ONE other subject
(4) Must obtain at least 30% in Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) of the Higher Education Institution where you intend studying
(5) Must pass at least 6 out of 7 subjects
Where you see NSC Degree as an entry requirement in the Programme Choice List, this means that you must meet the above requirements. If the institution has additional requirements, it will be indicated:
For returning undergraduate students, students with a gap year, all local postgraduate applications and both undergraduate and postgraduate international applicants.
Please remember to upload the following documents (where applicable)
- Certified copy of your ID/passport.
- Certified copy of your National Senior/Matric Certificate or O/A Levels or relevant school leaving qualification/certificate.
- Proof from Universities South Africa (previously known as HESA), that you qualify for admission to degree studies at South Africa universities, if you are an international applicant. For more information, refer to the undergraduate prospectus.
- An applicant who has studied at any other tertiary institution must, in addition, present certified copies of degree certificates, full academic record, proof of financial clearance and a certificate of conduct from that institution.
- Proof of English proficiency for International applicants from non-English speaking countries.
- South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluations if the previous qualification(s) was/were obtained at foreign universities (outside South Africa).
- A research proposal/proposed title of the dissertation/thesis if you are applying for a Masters Degree or PhD.
- Before applying online please make sure that you have read the guidelines above.
- Please ensure that you have the USAF/SAQA documents to be uploaded in order to complete your application.
- Please ensure to use reference APPN (followed by your student number) when making application fee payment.
- Please allow the system 24 hrs to 48 hrs to clear your payment.
- South African first time undergraduate applicants applying to UKZN must apply via CAO at www.cao.ac.za
Contact UKZN
If you happen to encounter any problem during your application process or you wish to acquire more information that are not contained on this article before applying, then you can get through to the institution through any of the university contact details:
Contact Details
DBN: +27 31 260 1111
PMB:+27 33 260 5111
or Call +27 31 260 8596
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