University of KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Accommodation 2025-2026
Accommodation Applications for UKZN Students
Guidelines for First-Year and Continuing Students
First-Year Students: When completing the Central Applications Office (CAO) form, first-year students should simultaneously apply for residence accommodation. There is no need for a separate accommodation application.
International and Postgraduate Students: These students, including those transferring from other academic institutions, are required to submit their residence applications through UKZN’s online Academic Application platform.
Returning Undergraduate Students: The deadline for these students to submit their online residence application is the last day of September each academic year.
Selection Criteria for Residence Placement
Factors for Consideration: Residence placement takes into account several criteria, including financial need, academic potential, payment capacity, and the geographic distance from a student’s home.
Competitive Nature: Due to a limited number of available spaces, not all applicants will secure on-campus housing. Placement for successful applicants is subject to space availability.
Alternative Accommodation: Applicants who are not placed in residences will need to arrange their off-campus housing. For assistance, the university provides access to a database of private accommodation options.
Upon Acceptance into Residence
Agreement to Residence Rules: All students who are granted residence accommodation are obliged to formally agree to abide by the Residence House Rules as a condition of their admittance.
Keep in mind that securing university accommodation is a competitive process, and students are encouraged to apply early and consider their options for private housing should on-campus options be fully subscribed.
| For more information contact |
| Edgewood |
Tel: +27 (0) 33 260 3611Fax: +27 (0) 31 260 3426
E-mail: frarag@ukzn.ac.za
| Howard College And Medical School |
Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 2282
Fax: +27 (0) 31 260 1396
E-mail: nkosib@ukzn.ac.za
| Pietermaritzburg |
Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 6226Fax: +27(0)33 260 5798
E-mail: frankv@ukzn.ac.za
| Westville |
Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 8070
Fax: +27 (0)31 260 7113
E-mail: Khumalos@ukzn.ac.za
| Off-Campus Accommodation |
For advice on securing accommodation off campus, please contact:
Howard College and Medical School Tel: +27 (0) 31 260 2182
Pietermaritzburg Tel: +27 (0) 33 260 6226
Westville Tel: +27(0) 31 260 7363
