University of Zululand Admission Requirements
The University of Zululand has two Campuses,
Richards Bay Campus that offers Certificates and Diploma academic programmes and
KwaDlangezwa Campus which offers Degree programmes
Please visit the Central Applications Office – CAO website at www.cao.ac.za and click on the following links:
Programmes and
Programme list
APPLICATION FEE AND CLOSING DATES FOR ACADEMIC ADMISSION
30 September ALL programmes closes
Please consult the CAO booklet or website at www.cao.ac.za for application fees and the method of payment.
GRADE 12 Learners, International and Transferring students may apply
Candidates may apply online from the CAO website.
Please visit the Central Applications Office – CAO website at www.cao.ac.za and click on the following links:
https://cao.ac.za/Apply.aspx?content=Apply
CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY EACH APPLICATION:
Identity Document
diploma or degree certificate (if available)
An academic record with conduct in respect of studies at another tertiary institution
Proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee (see relevant fee above).
Matric results/certificate
Foreign students must in addition provide:
Valid passport and study permit
SAQA verification certificate
Proof of financial means (bank statements, bursaries, cash available/traveller’s cheque to
tuition fees)
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND OR ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Each Faculty has its own specific requirements and prospective students are strongly advised to consult the admissions office for more information and advice on these requirements. Also see points calculation tables below to guide you on the calculation of points.
ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES (after 2007)
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the following recognized 20-credit NSC subjects (which will be known as the designated subject list):
(Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Consumer Studies, Information Technology, Consumer Studies, Information Technology, Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher, education institution and two other recognized language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies, Visual Arts)
ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES (prior 2008)
An old Senior Certificate (obtained prior 2008) with an endorsement that the holder has complied with the minimum statutory matriculation requirements for admission to a bachelor’s degree study at a University in the Republic of South Africa
Applicants who do not meet the requirements in sub sections (a) and, (b) but obtained a Senior certificate/school leaving certificate from the matriculation examination or an equivalent certificate, and seek to qualify for conditional exemption, may be considered for academic programmes specifying “Matric Exemption” provided that they are 23 years old and above and meet the other requirements.
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apply via the University or directly to the Matriculation Board.
For detailed information please consult the HESA-enrol website at http://www.hesa- enrol.ac.za/mb
Postal address: PO Box 3854, PRETORIA 0001, South Africa.
Physical address: Building 3, UNISA Sunnyside North Campus, corner Mears and Rissik Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Fax address: +27 (0) 86 677 7744/12 481 2922
Telephone number: +27 (0) 10 591 4401 Electronic address: exemption@hesa-enrol.ac.za
ADMISSION TO DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (after 2007)
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 4049%) or better in four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects. In addition, applicants must have an achievement rating of 3 (40%) in Life Orientation; and an achievement rating of 3 (40%) in English as First Additional Language (FAL), or 4 (50%) in English as Home Language;
ADMISSION TO DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (Prior 2008)
If an applicant holds a Senior Certificate with at least 5 subjects on Higher and or Standard Grade, such an applicant may be eligible to apply for a diploma programme.
(not applicable to students who wrote the new National Senior Certificate examination from 2008).
ADMISSION TO HIGHER CERTIFICATE
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of level 2 (30% or higher) in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution and one home language as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi). In addition, applicants must have four recognized NSC 20 credit subjects. Institutional and programme needs may require appropriate combinations of recognized NSC subjects and levels of achievement. For example, an institution may determine that a Higher Certificate in Marketing requires in addition to the NSC a specified level of attainment in English and an associated recognized subject.
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|
% |
100- 90 |
89-80 |
79-70 |
69-60 |
59-50 |
49-40 |
39-30 |
29-0 |
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LEVEL |
7 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
POINTS |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
TABLE 2. SENIOR CERTIFICATE (SC) CALCULATION TABLE
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SYMBOL |
A (90- 80)% |
B (79- 70)% |
C (69- 60)% |
D (59- 50)% |
E (49- 40)% |
F (39- 33)% |
|
POINTS HG SUBJECTS |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
|
POINTS SG SUBJECTS |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
You may track your application to study at UNIZULU by visiting the CAO website at www.cao.ac.za or contact the Admissions Office at 035 902 6715/6051/6178/6184 or email at admissions@unizulu.ac.za
Please note CAO does not select applicants, it is the University that selects applicants and put the following statuses on the CAO Webpage:
Waiting for a decision
Firm offer
Conditional offer
Regret
OFFERS (CONDITIONAL AND FIRM OFFERS)
All selected applicants are notified via sms as soon the offer has been made by the University
Selected applicants are also sent a registration package with the following:
Letter
Information brochure and
Acceptance Offer Form
Candidates must respond within the prescribed period and are advised to quote the University Student Number at all times when contacting the University.
REGISTRATION OF FIRST TIME ENTERING STUDENTS
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minimum initial registration deposit 4 days before registration
BANKING DETAILS :
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BANK : |
ABSA |
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ACCOUNT HOLDER : |
UNIZULU |
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BRANCH CODE : |
632 005 |
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ACCOUNT NUMBER : |
18800 00051 |
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REFERENCE NUMBER : |
(Your Student Number) |
All applicants are expected to apply online by visiting the University website at www.unizulu.ac.za and click on the following link:
Resonline.unizulu.ac.za
SENIOR MERIT BURSARIES
The University of Zululand budgets each year for students who perform outstandingly academically, and offer Merit Bursaries. The criteria to qualify are as follows:
Full time registered undergraduate students;
Registered for degree programmes;
Having passed 50 percent of their modules by distinction, and the other 50 percent by a combination of first class passes and passes, in the previous year or year last
registered;
Having not failed any module in that year; and
Not having alternative funding in the same year, except for NSFAS.
MATRIC MERIT BURSARIES
The University of Zululand budgets each year for matriculants who opt to enroll, and offer Matric Merit Bursaries. The criteria to qualify are as follows:
The student must have passed matric by achievement levels 7 and 6 only;
Must have applied for admission and been accepted by the institution to do a full time
degree programme;
Must enrol with University of Zululand; and
Must continue to perform and not fail a module or repeat a year, to continue to receive the bursary in subsequent years.
RECTOR’S ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY
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The student must be a full time registered student with the University;
Must have performed at an average of 100 percent to 75 percent, in the previous year or year
last registered;
Doing an undergraduate programme;
Submit proof of neediness;
Must not have received alternative funding in the same year; and
Must provide proof of family situations, e.g. orphans.
Financial Aid Bureau/NSFAS +2735-902-6307
