University of KwaZulu-Natal, located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is known for its strong research orientation and diverse academic offerings.
Application Dates
- Undergraduate Applications: For returning undergraduate students, students with a gap year, all local postgraduate applications, and both undergraduate and postgraduate international applicants, the application process for 2024 is as follows.
- Opening date: 1 March 2024
- Medicine Closing Date: 30 June 2024.
- All other Undergraduate Programmes Closing Date: 30 September 2024.
Application Fees
- UKZN application fees are non-refundable. For detailed fee information, please refer to the UKZN website
How to Apply at UKZN
- Access UKZN’s Online Application Portal at www.ukzn.ac.za.
- Complete the application form and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee using reference APPN (followed by your student number) when making the payment
UKZN APS
KZN will recognise academic excellence by awarding eight points to a subject with a performance level of 90-100%. Please see the table below:
| Calculation of Composite Academic Performance Score (NSC-Deg) | |||
| NSC Rating (Level of Performance) | NSC Percentage | Points Value for Calculation of UKZN APS | Adjusted Percentages for UKZN APS Calculation |
| 7 | 80% to 100% | 7 | 80% to 100% |
| 6 | 70% to 79% | 6 | 70% to 79% |
| 5 | 60% to 69% | 5 | 60% to 69% |
| 4 | 50% to 59% | 4 | 50% to 59% |
| 3 | 40% to 49% | 3 | 40% to 49% |
| 2 | 30% to 39% | 2 | 30% to 39% |
| 1 | 0% to 29% | 1 | 0% to 29% |
Please see example of calculation of APS below:
| NSC-Deg Results Obtained by Learner | ||
| Subject | Performance Rating | APS Value |
| Home Language | 5 | 5 |
| First Additional Language | 6 | 6 |
| Life Orientation | 4 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 5 | 5 |
| Accounting | 6 | 6 |
| Business Studies | 6 | 6 |
| Computer Applications Technology | 7 | 7 |
| Total APS | 35 | |
Courses Offered at UKZN
Agriculture, Engineering and Science
- B Sc Eng: Agricultural
- B Sc Eng: Chemical
- B Sc Eng: Civil
- B Sc Eng: Computer
- B Sc Eng: Electrical
- B Sc Eng: Electronic
- B Sc Eng: Mechanical
- B Sc Land Surveying
- B Agric (Extension and Rural Resource Management)
- B Sc. Agric. Agricultural Economics
- B Agricultural Management
- B Sc Agric. Agricultural Plant Sciences
- B Sc Agric. Agribusiness
- B Sc Agric. Plant Pathology
- B Sc Agric. Soil Science
- B Sc Agric. Animal & Poultry Science
- B Sc Stream (LES) Life and Earth Sciences
- B Sc Stream M (Mathematics)
- B Sc Geographic Information Systems and Earth Observation
- B Sc Applied Chemistry
- B Sc Biological Sciences
- B Sc Chemistry and Chemical Technology
- B Sc Computer Science and Information Technology
- B Sc Crop and Horticultural Science
- B Sc Environmental Science
- B Sc Environmental and Earth Science
- B Sc Geological Science
- B Sc Industrial and Applied Biotechnology
- B Sc Marine Biology
- BSc in Dietetics and Human Nutrition
- B Sc Augmented Programme
- B Sc Engineering Access
Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Audiology
- Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy
- B Dental Therapy
- B Medical Science Anatomy
- B Medical Science Physiology
- B Occupational Therapy
- B Optometry
- B Oral Hygiene
- B Pharmacy
- B Physiotherapy
- B Sport Science
- B Nursing
- B Medicine & B Surgery
Humanities
- BEd (Foundation Phase)
- BEd (Intermediate Phase)
- BEd (Senior Phase/ Further Education & Training)
- BA (General Studies)
- BA Cultural & Heritage Tourism
- BA in Music
- BA in Music Foundation
- B Soc Sc (General Studies)
- B Soc Sc Geography & Environmental Management
- B SocSc (Housing)
- B Architectural Studies
- B Social Work
- BA Philosophy, Politics & Law
- BA International Studies
- BA Visual Art
- B Soc Sc Government, Business & Ethics
- B Theology
- Humanities Extended Curriculum
Law and Management Studies
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws (p/t)
- Bachelor of Administration
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Business Science in Economics
- Bachelor of Business Science in Finance
- Bachelor of Business Science in Investment Science
- B Com (General)
- B Com (Accounting)
- BCom 4 General (Extended Curriculum)
- B Com 4 Accounting (Extended Curriculum)
UKZN Prospectus
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Contact Details
- Phone: 031 260 1111
- Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za
- Physical Address: University Road, Westville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Checking Your Application Status
You can check the status of your application by visiting the UKZN website or contacting the Central Applications Office (CAO) directly.
UKZN offers a dynamic and stimulating environment for students to pursue their academic goals. For more detailed information, please visit the official UKZN website or contact their admissions office directly. Discover a world of opportunity at UKZN!