DUT Applications Open For 2023

The Durban University of Technology is a technical university that offers many different departments as well as short courses. Applications to study at the University are now open for 2023.

Planning a successful career at DUT does not have to be a vague dream. Prospective students can make it a reality.

Faculties

• Faculty of Accounting and Informatics: Auditing and Taxation, Finance and Information Management (Midlands), Financial Accounting, Information and Corporate Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, Management Accounting
• Faculty of Applied Sciences: Biotechnology and Food Technology, Chemistry, Clothing and Textile Studies, Food and Nutrition Consumer Sciences, Horticulture, Maritime Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Sport Studies, Short Courses
• Faculty of Arts and Design: Drama & Production Studies, Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art and Jewellery Design, Media, Language and Communication, Education, School of Education, Adult and Community Education Unit, Video Technology, Visual Communication, Short Courses
• Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment: Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Geomatics (Durban), Civil Engineering (Midlands), Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, DCT-REES, Electrical Power Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Town and Regional Planning, Urban Futures Centre
• Faculty of Health Sciences: Basic Medical Sciences Department, Biomedical and Clinical Technology, Chiropractic, Community Health Studies, Dental Sciences, Emergency Medical Care and Rescue, Homoeopathy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics, Nursing, Radiography, Somatology, Short Courses
• Faculty of Management Sciences: Applied Law, Business Studies Unit, Ecotourism, Entrepreneurial Studies and Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Resources Management, Marketing and Retail, Operations and Quality Management, Public Management and Economics, Public Relations Management, Short Courses, Wholesale & Retail Leadership Chair

How To Apply

The application form must reach the CAO office before the closing date for Diploma & Degree programmes and for Higher Certificate programmes.

Please refer to specific programmes for relevant closing dates, as some programmes close earlier

1. Apply online at the Central Applications Office (CAO).
   • A prospective student who wishes to study at DUT must apply via the CAO by visiting their website at www.cao.ac.za
   • Read our article on how to apply using CAO here
2. Complete the CAO application form
3. Attach the following documents
   • Certified copy of your identity document
   • Certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate (June/ Trial report if you have not written your final examination)
4.  Include the appropriate application fee of R250 (SA Citizen) / R300 (International applicants)
   • Bank Details For EFT
     • Bank: Standard Bank
     • Account No: 050505416
     • Branch Name: ABC Durban
     • Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
     • Customer ID: 026Z
     • Reference: Student Number
   • Copy of deposit slip/EFT/internet advice can be faxed to the finance dept at 031-3735440 or 031-3732653
   • Should you be making a bulk deposit (for more than one student), please send the payment breakdown in order to allocate it to the respective students

Campuses

• Steve Biko Campus
• ML Sultan Campus
• City Campus (Durban)
• Indumiso Campus
• Riverside Campus (Pietermaritzburg)

To know more about DUT, visit the University website here.