University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

About

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), established in 1949, is a multi-campus, residential, teaching and research-led institution located in the picturesque province of KwaZulu-Natal. 

APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

Applications Close:

  • Medicine: 30 June 2023
  • All other programmes: 30 September 2023

Faculty specific dates may apply. 

APPLICATION FEES

  • R200 SA citizen
  • $146 International student
  • R400 Late application fee for SA citizens
  • R470 SADC and Africa

Do I Need to Write the NBTs? Yes

Remember to: Calculate your APS

Qualification Cost Range per Annum

Tuition costs at UKZN ranges anywhere from R25 000 to R60 000.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1:  Complete application forms and submit them accordingly. Each application form below will have instructions.

  • First-time applicants will need to apply through the Central Applications Office – CAO.
  • South African Undergraduate Applicants that have not been enrolled at UKZN for 2 semesters or more CLICK HERE
  • International Undergraduate Applicants CLICK HERE
  • Postgraduate Applicants CLICK HERE

Step 3:  Attach/upload all supporting documents.

Step 4:  Complete a student accommodation form. 

 

Remember you’ll need an email address.  Don’t have one?  Get an email address.

CONTACT DETAILS

Have questions about your application?

Email: undergrad@ukzn.ac.za
Tel: 
(031) 260 1111

General queries:
Email:enquiries@ukzn.ac.za
Tel:
(031) 260 8596

Need to find the institution?Physical Address:
Mazisi Kunene Road
Glenwood
Durban

QUALIFICATIONS ON OFFER

The university offers a wide variety of under- and post-graduate qualifications that fit into the following faculties:

  • College of Health Sciences
  • College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
  • College of Humanities
  • College of Law and Management Studies

View the UKZN prospectus.

Don’t meet the minimum requirements?  There’s still hope!