Durban University of Technology (DUT) has started accepting applications for admission into the 2025 academic session today 1 March 2024, so if you are a Grade 12, or post-matric student looking to get admission into this school by next year, get your documents and apply now.
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading institution in KwaZulu-Natal, formed from the merger of ML Sultan and Technikon Natal in 2002. With about 33,000 students across Durban and Pietermaritzburg, DUT prioritizes top-notch teaching and learning. It’s part of the International Association of Universities and focuses on technological education, research, and innovation.
This article will help you with the following; courses offered at DUT, How to apply to DUT, the application requirements and documents for 2025, and how to track your DUT applications.
DUT Application Opening and Closing Date for 2025
Durban University of Technology officially opened its application on 1 March 2024 and it will end on 30th September 2024. Note that applications to some courses close before the general closing date, so you have to check the CAO prospectus/handbook for the closing date of the course you want to apply for.
Courses offered at DUT
Durban University of Technology is divided into six faculties with numerous courses under each one. below are the six faculties:
- Accounting and Informatics
- Applied Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Engineering and the Built Environment
- Health Sciences
- Arts & Design
You can check out the complete list of courses under each faculty.
Admission Requirements at Durban University of Technology
The minimum entrance requirements for admission to the DUT for a South African applicant are as below:
For Higher Certificate programmes
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English.
For Diploma programmes
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 3 in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
For Bachelor’s Degree programmes
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 4 in four NSC 20-credit subjects chosen from the NSC designated subject list.
Minimum Entry Requirements For DUT Applicants With NCV Level 4
For Higher Certificate:
A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with at least 50% in English.
For Diploma:
A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with the following minimum requirements:
1. At least 50% in three fundamental subjects including, English; and
2. At least 60% in three compulsory vocational
For Bachelor’s Degree:
A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with the following minimum requirements:
At least 60% in three fundamental subjects, including English; and
At least 70% in four compulsory vocational subjects, chosen from the National
Certificate (Vocational) Level 4
If you are looking to know all the admission requirements of the course you want to apply for, download the school’s prospectus and read through it.
DUT Application Fee
All applicants are required to pay a compulsory application fee before applying. The amount you pay is dependent on whether you are a South African or not, so if you are an International student, you will pay a fee of R300. Still, if you are a South African enrolling to DUT through the Central Applications Office (CAO), you will pay a non-refundable fee of R250.
How to Apply to Durban University of Technology for 2025
If you are ready to begin your DUT online application,
- Visit www.cao.ac.za to start applying
- Click on ‘Apply’
- Read the information and click on the ‘continue with application’
- Enter your ID number or your CAO number. then submit
- Enter All the information requested. Once you have entered all the information requested, click ‘Next’
- A pop-up will appear with your CAO Number, Password and EasyPay Number.
- fill out the online CAO application form and provide certified copies of your identity card and Grade 12 diploma
- Upload all the documents requested (keep reading to know the required documents) and click ‘process my application’
- Submit your application
And you’re done, and you have to await a reply from the school. Make sure to keep tracking your application so that you will know whether you have been accepted, or declined. Each candidate will receive written or SMS notification of the results of their application.
Required Documents
When applying to DUT, these documents would be required of you, depending on whether you are a citizen or an immigrant.
DUT Online Application Requirements For South African Citizens
If you are currently in Grade 12
- Your ID Number (Found on your ID Document and/or Birth Certificate).
- At least your Final Grade 11 results.
- Also, Your Grade 12 June and/or Trials (September results) if you already have it or as soon as you get it.
If you have already passed your Grade 12 Final Examinations:
- Your ID Number (Found on your ID Document and/or Birth Certificate).
- Your Final NSC results
DUT Online Application Requirements For International Students
- Copy of home country passport (valid and not expired)
- A Copy of previous School qualification
- Copy of applicant’s tertiary academic qualification (if applicable)
- English proficiency
- South African study permit
Contact DUT
If you encounter any problems during your application, it is best to contact the school through any of the media below:
Durban Switchboard: 031 373 2000
Midlands Switchboard: 033 845 8800
E-mail: [email protected]
Postal: P O Box 1334, Durban 4000
Financial Aid
Tel: 031 373 2553 (Dbn)
Tel: 033 845 8890 (Midlands)
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