University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN): Application 2023, Admission, Courses, Requirements & Closing Dates
University of KwaZulu-Natal or known as UKZN was established in the year 2004. The university which located in KwaZulu-Natal offers various undergraduates and postgraduates programme under the faculty of Humanities; Agriculture, Engineering and Science, Health Sciences and Law and Management Sciences.
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN): Highlights
| Institution Type | Public university |
| Total Faculty | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2023 |
| Application Closing Date | 30 September 2022 |
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Admissions / Applications 2023
- The admissions at University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) for the year 2023 are made through Online mode.
- An applicant who wishes to apply for any course can visit the official website and can register through the portal available.
How to apply
Applications must be done through the Central Applications Office (CAO)
with early provisional offers being made to qualifying applicants.
South African applicants with an International Matric/School leaving certificate should apply via www.ukzn.ac.za/.
Application from International applicants (that is all applicants outside of the South African borders) should apply via www.ukzn.ac.za/Postgraduate Applicants for 2023 are encouraged to apply via www.ukzn.ac.za/
Past Matric applicants with a South African Matric/NSC should also apply via the CAO.
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
- Certified copies of your degree certificate(s), academic record and certificate of conduct, if you attended other universities.
- 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.
- A valid study visa to study in SA if you are an International applicant.
- Before applying online please make sure that you have read the guidelines above.
- Please ensure that you have the HESA/SAQA documents to be uploaded in order to complete your application.
- Please ensure to use reference APPN (followed by your student number) when making the application fee payments.
- Please allow the system 24 hrs to 48 hrs to clear your payment.
UKZN Campuses
- Edgewood
- Howard College
- Medical School
- Pietermaritzburg
- Westville
UKZN Colleges
- College of Humanities: School of Applied Human Sciences, School of Arts, School of Built Environment and Development Studies, School of Education, School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics, School of Social Sciences
- College of Agriculture, Engineering & Science: School of Engineering, School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Chemistry and Physics, School of Life Sciences, School Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
- College of Health Sciences: School of Clinical Medicine, School of Laboratory Medicine & Medical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, School of Nursing & Public Health
- College of Law and Management Studies: Graduate School of Business and Leadership, School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, School of Law, School of Management, IT and Governance
Visit the UKZN website for more information on 2023 applications.
UKZN Courses
Here are all the courses or programmes offered by University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Click on the department below for more information about courses.
Faculty of Humanities
- School of Applied Human Sciences
- School of Arts
- School of Built Environment and Development Studies
- School of Education
- School of Religion, Philosophy and Classics
- School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
- School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- School of Life Sciences
- School of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Law and Management Sciences