How To Apply
Visit the Durban University of Technology website on: https://www.dut.ac.za and identify the course you wish to study.
Programmes offered can be found in the 2024 Career leaflets and Study Opportunities.
Submit your application through the Central Applications Office (CAO)
Read more about how to apply using CAO here
Complete the CAO application form online, and attach certified copies of your identity document and Grade 12 certificate (June/ Trial report if you have not written your final examination).
The application form must reach the CAO office before the application closing date which varies depending on the qualification level you have applied for.
Upon submitting your application, you will also be required to pay an application fee of R250 (SA Citizen) or R470 if you are an international applicant.
When you pay R250 for South Africans citizens and R470 for international applicants, it will cover all the applications done for all Universities in the province, using CAO.
These are some of the compulsory documents that you will have to submit along with your application:
- Indemnity Form
- Suretyship Form
- M65 DUT Deposit Slip
- Bank Details for Electronic Transfer
It is also well worth noting that as a South African applicant you will have to meet the following admission requirements in order for your application to be considered.
Admission Requirements
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.
Visit the DUT website for more information on applications for the next academic year.
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