University KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Online Application 2025-2026
UKZN Online Application 2025-2026
Uni24.co.za Presents to you all you need for your University KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Online Application for the 2025-2026 Academic year. This page has information on UKZN Application Forms. UKZN Late Application details. UKZN Application Status Links. Undergraduate Forms and Postgraduate Forms.
The Management of UKZN has made available the Online Portal for application into Undergraduate Courses and Postgraduate Courses – Masters, Postgraduate Diploma, PhD and Advanced Degree Courses.
UKZN Undergraduate Online Application 2025-2026
Below are links to the undergraduate application portal, this page provides details on undergraduate admission requirements, application fees, courses offered and undergraduate application forms for the current academic year.
University KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Undergraduate Online Application 2025-2026
Dont forget to checkout the UKZN prospectus and Handbook guide for details on study at the institution.
UKZN Postgraduate Online Application 2025-2026
The UKZN Postgraduate Online Application forms have been provided below. Visit this page to learn about postgraduate application dates, requirements, thesis, application fees and other useful information about postgraduate studies at UKZN.
University KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Postgraduate Online Application 2025-2026
UKZN has one online application portal for all applicants. Apply to UKZN Residence
You will be able to indicate whether you would like student accommodation on your application form. Please note that applying for student housing is part of your application process. Student housing places are limited so UKZN has a criterion for allocating these places.
- UKZN Application Important Dates
- How to Apply to UKZN
- UKZN Admission Requirements
- UKZN Transportation Information
- UKZN Residence | Accommodation
Please remember to upload the following documents (where applicable)
- Certified copy of your ID/passport.
- Certified copy of your National Senior/Matric Certificate or O/A Levels or relevant school leaving qualification/certificate.
- Proof from Universities South Africa (previously known as HESA), that you qualify for admission to degree studies at South Africa universities, if you are an international applicant. For more information, refer to the undergraduate prospectus
- Certified copies of your degree certificate(s), academic record and certificate of conduct, if you attended other universities.
- Proof of English proficiency for International applicants from non-English speaking countries.
- South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluations if the previous qualification(s) was/were obtained at foreign universities (outside South Africa).
- A research proposal/proposed title of the dissertation/thesis if you are applying for a Masters Degree or PhD.
- A valid study visa to study in SA if you are an International applicant.
- Before applying online please make UKZNre that you have read the guidelines above.
- Please enUKZNre that you have the HESA/SAQA documents to be uploaded in order to complete your application.
- Please enUKZNre to use reference APPN (followed by your student number) when making application fee payment.
- Please allow the system 24 hrs to 48 hrs to clear your payment.
- South African Undergraduate first time applicants must apply via CAO at: www.cao.ac.za
- The school of Architectural studies will be accepting Honours and Masters applications till 30th November.
- Undergraduate Applicants applying directly to UKZN; CLICK HERE
- First time South African Applicants; CLICK HERE
- Postgraduate Applicants; CLICK HERE
- International Applicants; CLICK HERE
- South African Undergraduate first time applicants must apply via CAO at: www.cao.ac.za
UKZN Offline Application
In contrast to using the UKZN Online Application Portal, students can opt to apply via hardcopies of the UKZN Application Forms. These can be obtained online on the University’s website or by directly visiting the Admissions Office. The following are the costs of the application forms
• R210 on time applications.
• R420 late applications where allowed.
• If you are a current student and you have been registered in the previous academic year you will not be required to pay an application fee. If you have been out of the system for two semesters or more you are required to pay the standard application fee.
• The UKZN charges a late fee of R420 for applications received after the closing dates. Not all qualifications will accept late applications. Programmes may consider late applications only if spaces are available and if entrance requirements are met.
UKZN Admission Requirements
1.1 Applicants to undergraduate degree programmes must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate for Degree Studies (NSC-Deg) or a Senior Certificate with endorsement.
1.2 Applicants to undergraduate diploma programmes must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate for Diploma studies (NSC-Dip) or Senior Certificate.
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| Medium of Instruction |
The medium of instruction at UKZN is English, and UKZN requires a pass in English (Home Language or First Additional Language (FAL)) at Level 4 (50% or above) but note that the College of Law requires a pass in English Home language at Level 5 or English as FAL on Level 6. For admission to Diplomas or Alternative Access programmes a lower performance in English may be acceptable. In the Senior Certificate a pass for English at First or Second Language HG E is required.
| 3. Life Orientation |
UKZN degree programmes require a pass in Life orientation at Level 4.
| 4. Minimum Composite Academic Performance Score |
(NSC-Deg and Senior Certificate)
Each programme has determined a minimum composite Academic Performance Score required for admission to the programme. This is however the minimum score required for consideration and learners just meeting this minimum cannot be asUKZNred of admission. Applicants to programmes are ranked according to APS and selection is done from the top down until the number of places available in the specific programme is filled. Competition for places is high and it is unlikely that applicants not meeting the APS for a specific programme will be considered.
| 5. UKZNbject requirements and Levels of Performance |
In addition UKZNbject requirements and minimum Levels of performance in specific UKZNbjects are set for admission to UKZN programmes. Applicants who did not include the correct UKZNbjects in their NSC-Deg or who did not obtain the required level of performance in specific UKZNbjects required for admission to a programme, will not be considered.
UKZN UKZNpported Documents
Below are some of the documents you need.
- You will need an email address to complete the application.
- South African applicants will need an ID number. Foreign applicants will need their passport number.
- Once you receive your student number from UKZN, you will need to pay the application fee.
- Make UKZNre your documents are scanned according to the directives.
Make a Copy of these Useful Documents
- Copy of your school qualifications (eg Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
- Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
UKZN Application Dates
Applications Open: 01 April
Applications Close:
- Medicine: 30 June
- All other programmes: 30 September
Faculty specific dates may apply.
UKZN National Benchmark Tests
Who uses them and how?
A number of universities in South Africa use the NBTs to help interpret your National Senior Certificate reUKZNlts. Universities use the NBT reUKZNlts in different ways:
- Some use them to help make decisions about your access to university. This means that your NBT reUKZNlts, in combination with your NSC reUKZNlts, are used to determine whether you are ready for academic study.
- Some use them for placement within university. This means that the reUKZNlts are used to decide whether you will need extra academic UKZNpport after you have been admitted to university.
- Some use them to help develop curricula within their university.
UKZN Application Contacts
UKZN Online Application- Contact Details
- Admissions Office
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2128 - Undergraduate enquiries
- Postgraduate enquiries
Postal address
- Admissions Office
University of Cape Town
c/o Bremner Building Lower Campus
Rondebosch
7701
South Africa
Physical address
- Admissions Office
University of Cape Town
Level 4
Masingene Building
Middle Campus
Rondebosch
Cape Town
South Africa
