University of KwaZulu-Natal Admissions | Apply Online, Courses & Fees
Explore UKZN application guidance, fields of study, degree levels, fees and official application-status resources in one student-friendly portal. Confirm current requirements and closing dates on the official UKZN website.
📁 Application Portal
Official UKZN processHow to apply
- Choose a qualification in the official UKZN prospectus.
- First-time South African undergraduate applicants generally apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO).
- Returning, postgraduate and international applicants use the official UKZN applications portal.
- Upload supporting documents, submit and pay the applicable application fee.
- Keep your CAO or UKZN number and check application progress regularly.
Application and late dates
Closing dates vary by applicant type and programme. UKZN publishes current notices on its applications site.
📁 UJ Application Status Check
Selected applicantsUse your CAO, UKZN, ID or passport number as requested. Outcomes can include offers, pending decisions, waitlist, documentation requests or regret.
📁 Fields of Study and Degree Levels
Programme examplesUKZN academic areas are organised across four main colleges: Agriculture, Engineering and Science; Health Sciences; Humanities; and Law and Management Studies. The records below are examples; use the official prospectus for the complete offering.
📁 Student Fees and Application Fee 2026
Confirm current figuresFees depend on programme, applicant category and study level. UKZN has discontinued the acceptance-of-offer fee. Confirm all current figures through the official UKZN finance notices.
| Undergraduate CAO fee | The 2027 undergraduate prospectus lists R250 when applying before 31 October 2026 and R470 from 1 November 2026 onwards. |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate application fee | Official postgraduate guidance lists different fees by applicant category. Confirm the amount before submission. |
| Tuition and registration | Programme-specific. Use the official UKZN student-fees booklet and finance pages. |
📁 Login and Password Safety
Protect your accountProtect your password
Do not share your password or PIN. Do not leave a computer unattended while logged in, and never enter credentials into unofficial websites.
UKZN portal access
Use the official UKZN ERP or student portal for student-number and PIN access. If you do not have a PIN, follow the official request-PIN process.
Open UKZN portal📁 University Profile
Location identity| Name | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
|---|---|
| Acronym | UKZN |
| Location | KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Campuses | Five campuses including Howard College, Westville, Pietermaritzburg, Edgewood and the Medical School. |
| Academic range | Four main academic colleges with undergraduate, postgraduate and research pathways. |
| Official website | ukzn.ac.za |
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