The Central Applications Office (CAO) is the system used by all universities in Kwazulu-Natal for admission applications. Now, the CAO has announced that some universities have opened 2024 semester 2 applications.
If you want to make a DUT application, Mangosuthu University application, UKZN application or UniZulu application for Semester 2, then this is for you.
How To Apply
Online
- Go to the CAO website
- Read How to use the programme list
- Refer to the summary of codes used
- Use the 'Index' to find which page the programme is on
- Click on 'Apply' on top
- Go to Apply Now
- Complete the application by filling all required details and following the prompts
- Print out the declaration and deposit slip
- Pay application fee
- Attach required documents and proof of payment to the form of declaration
- Post to CAO OR hand in at CAO offices
- Keep receipt and make a note of CAO number and password in order to track your application status later
Physical
- Go to the CAO website
- Read How to use the programme list
- Refer to the summary of codes used
- Use the 'Index' to find which page the programme is on
- Download the application form from the site
- Fill in the application form with all relevant details
- Pay application fee
- Attach required documents and proof of payment to the form of declaration
- Post to CAO OR hand in at CAO offices
- Keep receipt and make a note of CAO number and password in order to track your application status later
How to Track Your Application
- Go to the CAO Website
- Click on My Application
- Fill in details and follow the prompts
- You should be able to view your status then






