DUT Undergraduate Online Application 2026-2027
Step 1: Apply Online
Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process through CAO. Please note, DUT only accepts online applications. Make sure you apply online. Please make an online application through Central Applications Office (CAO) by visiting their website at www.cao.ac.za
Step 2: Complete your online application form in full.
*Remember you’ll need an email address.
Step 3: Attach all supporting documents.
Step 4: Complete a residence application form. Please note that this is part of the application process.
Step 5: Find Funding.
Minimum First Registration Installment for 2026-2027
First Installment (Non-Residence Students)
The following first installment is compulsory on the day of registration:
1.3.1 Annual Students – Tuition Only: R 4 400.00
1.3.2 Semester Students – Tuition Only: R 2 700.00 (Note that this fee applies to those students who only need to register for one semester only, usually those with only one semester left to complete a qualification. Students who are taking a programme with modules offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 in the same year will need to register for both semesters at the beginning of the year and will be charged the Annual First Installment namely R4 400.00)
First Installment (Residence Students)
The following first installment is compulsory on the day of registration:
1.3.3 Annual Students – Tuition plus Residence: R 8 970.00
1.3.4 Semester Students – Tuition plus Residence: R 5 500.00 (Note that this fee applies to those students who only need to register for one semester only, usually those with only one semester left to complete a qualification. Students who are taking a programme with modules offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2 in the same year will need to register for both semesters at the beginning of the year and will be charged the Annual First Installment namely R8 970.00)
NB: Single registration students will be charged the annual 1st instalment (ie. Those students who are registering for both 1st and 2nd semester at the beginning of the year.
