University of Zululand UNIZULU Online Application 2025-2026
University of Zululand UNIZULU Online Application 2025-2026
The University of Zululand UNIZULU Accepts applications into various programmes at specific times of the Year. These admissions are open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Applicants – Masters Degree Applicants, Postgraduate Diplomas, Honors Degree Applicants and Doctoral Degree Applicants. On this page you will find details on University of Zululand UNIZULU Online Application Forms 2025-2026, University of Zululand UNIZULU Online Registration – Procedures and Deadlines, University of Zululand UNIZULU Application Documents and Other useful information for a successful application.
- University of Zululand Important Application Dates
- How to Apply to University of Zululand
- University of Zululand Admission Requirements
- University of Zululand Residences | Accommodation
- University of Zululand Transportation Information
- University of Zululand Other Important Information
University of Zululand UNIZULU Online Application Steps
Before commencing your application, make sure to have all your necessary documents ready ( outlined below ), a working email address and other essential information for student loan application where necessary, such as NSFAS Application.
University of Zululand UNIZULU has one online application portal for all applicants. Apply to University of Zululand UNIZULU 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 University of Zululand UNIZULU has a criterion for allocating these places.
University of Zululand UNIZULU Offline Application
In contrast to using the University of Zululand UNIZULU Online Application Portal, students can opt to apply via hardcopies of the University of Zululand UNIZULU 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
- Undergraduate applications from South Africa and SADC region: R100
- Undergraduate applications from outside of the SADC region: R300
University of Zululand UNIZULU Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Diploma Study
The minimum requirement for admission to undergraduate diploma study is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
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Bachelor’s Degree Study
To be eligible for admission to degree study, applicants need to meet minimum requirements for eligibility:
- Applicants holding a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) need to pass a minimum of 4 subjects at a rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in any four 20-credit NSC subjects.
- Applicants holding a South African Senior Certificate need matriculation endorsement.
- Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate.
University of Zululand UNIZULU Supported 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 University of Zululand UNIZULU, you will need to pay the application fee.
- Make sure 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
University of Zululand UNIZULU Application Dates
Applications Open: 31 May
Applications Close:
30 August (Social Work)
30 September (Nursing Science)
31 October (all other programmes)
dates have not been released by the institution yet, please use ’s dates as a guide until these are confirmed or alternatively contact the institution directly.
University of Zululand UNIZULU 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 results. Universities use the NBT results in different ways:
- Some use them to help make decisions about your access to university. This means that your NBT results, in combination with your NSC results, are used to determine whether you are ready for academic study.
- Some use them for placement within university. This means that the results are used to decide whether you will need extra academic support after you have been admitted to university.
- Some use them to help develop curricula within their university.
University of Zululand UNIZULU Application Contacts
Contact Details
Please liaise with the Admissions Office for any queries related to Admissions and Registration and Finance Office for queries pertaining to fees and bursaries.
Admissions Office – KwaDlangezwa Campus
Telephone Number:
035-9026574/6674/6036/6035/6176/6040