University of Kwazulu Natal (UKZN) online application is now accepting applications for 2026 academic year.Prospective students who wish to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications can now apply for admission.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is a leading institution of higher learning on the African continent.
Boasting multiple campuses, UKZN is a residential, teaching and research-led university located in the picturesque province of KwaZulu-Natal.University of Kwazulu Natal offers wide range of courses across their colleges of Agriculture and engineering Sciences,College of health sciences,College of humanities and College of law and management studies.
Before applying make sure you have the following
- Avalid email address
- Certified copy of your ID/passport.
- Certified copy of your National Senior/Matric Certificate or O/A Levels or relevant school leaving qualification/certificate.
KZN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(1) Must obtain at least 40% for Home Language
(2) Must obtain at least 50% for FOUR other subjects excluding Life Orientation
(3) Must obtain at least 30% for ONE other subject
(4) Must obtain at least 30% in Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT) of the Higher Education Institution where you intend studying
(5) Must pass at least 6 out of 7 subjects
Where you see NSC Degree as an entry requirement in the Programme Choice List, this means that you must meet the above requirements. If the institution has additional requirements, it will be indicated:
For more information on admission requirements,refer to the school prospectus HERE
University of Kwazulu Natal (UKZN) online application 2026
South African first time undergraduate applicants applying to UKZN must apply via CAO at www.cao.ac.za
- Go to www.cao.ac.za
- Click on apply
- Enter your ID/Passport number click submit
- Fill in the online application form with correct information
- Upload required documents
- Submit your online application
University of Kwazulu Natal (UKZN) Application fee 2026
South African
On-time applications R210
Late applications R420
International
SADC and rest of Africa R490
Outside Africa $153
UKZN online applications closing date
- Medicine Closing Date : 30 June
- All other Undergraduate Programmes Closing Date: 30 September
UKZN APPLICATION STATUS
After submitting your online appliations ,you can track the status of your applications
- Click here to go the application status page
- Enter your ID number,CAO number or student number
- Click submit
CONTACT UKZN
If you have any enquiry contact the institution using the Email provided below;