University of KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Westville Campus Courses
Overview of UKZN Westville Campus
Nestled roughly 8 kilometers from the bustling heart of Durban and the serene town of Pinetown, the Westville Campus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) presents an ultra-modern educational environment set within breathtaking natural beauty. Celebrating diversity and cultural richness, the campus proudly hosts a Hindu temple and an Islamic prayer facility, symbols of its inclusive ethos.
The Westville Campus serves as the central hub for the University, containing the executive offices of the Vice-Chancellor, key administrative personnel, and various university departments.
Academic Offerings
The campus offers a diverse range of programmes across several faculties:
- Commerce & Management
- Engineering
- Health Sciences (excluding medicine and nursing)
- Humanities
- Law
- Science
- Social Sciences
UKZN Undergraduate Courses Offered
UKZN Postgraduate Courses Offered
UKZN Alternative Access Programme
Residential Accommodations
The Westville Campus provides on-campus living for 1,810 students with facilities such as:
- S-Block: Self-catering accommodation
- R-Block: Self-catering accommodation
- P-Block: Self-catering accommodation
- O-Block: Exclusive for female students, with meal options available
Additionally, off-campus housing accommodates 713 students in fully furnished settings:
- Bedford Hall and San Sabil on Hospital Road
- Dunstaple Heights along Varcity Drive
- Santa Cruz in Reservoir Hills (designated for postgraduate students)
Residence Amenities
- Secure access control
- Community television lounges
- Ample parking space
- Dining facilities available in O-Block
Sporting Excellence
The campus is equipped with an array of superb sporting facilities, including:
- An expansive indoor sports complex
- An Olympic-sized swimming pool
- Fields and courts for athletics, aerobics, badminton, basketball, boxing, ballroom dancing, chess, cricket, gymnastics, golf, karate, netball, soccer, and jogging tracks
- Facilities for softball, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, and weightlifting/bodybuilding
Distinguished Alumni
Westville Campus takes pride in its accomplished alumni, such as:
- Karthy Govender, esteemed member of the South African Human Rights Commission
- Malusi Gigaba, former Minister of Public Enterprises in South Africa
- Pravin Gordhan, former Minister of Finance
- Roy Padayachie, former Minister of Public Service and Administration
Historical Backdrop
The campus has a storied past, originally operating as the University of Durban-Westville starting in 1972, catering to the Indian community under the apartheid system. A transformative merger in 2004 with the University of Natal paved the way for today’s UKZN Westville Campus.
Navigating to Westville Campus
For directions to Westville Campus, detailed maps and transport information are available on the UKZN website, ensuring ease of access for visitors and new students alike.
