Life and Earth Sciences (LES) stream, which encompasses programmes and majors within. the Life Sciences, Geology, Geography and Environmental Sciences; and. • Mathematical Sciences (M) stream, which encompasses programmes and majors within. the disciplines of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics.
HOW TO APPLY
South African Applicants Requirements
Applicants to undergraduate degree programs must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate for Degree Studies (NSC-Deg) or a Senior Certificate with endorsement.
Applicants to undergraduate diploma programs must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate for Diploma studies (NSC-Dip) or Senior Certificate
The medium of instruction
The medium of instruction at UKZN is English, and UKZN requires a pass in English (Home Language or First Additional Language (FAL)) at Level 4 (50% or above) but note that the College of Law requires a pass in English Home Language at Level 5 or English as FAL on Level 6. For admission to Diplomas or Alternative Access programmes a lower performance in English may be acceptable. In the Senior Certificate, a pass for English at First or Second Language HG E is required.
• All first-time South African applicants to UKZN for entry into degree/ diploma study in the first semester (February) of an academic year (Grade 12s as well as undergraduate transfer students from other institutions) must apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO).
• Obtain the CAO application form and CAO Handbook from the CAO on +27 (0)31 268 4444 or CAO’s website at www.cao.ac.za
OR institutions OR high schools.
For UKZN, write to enquiries@ukzn.ac.za.
• The CAO also has an online application facility.
• The forms have unique CAO reference/application numbers that must be quoted in all correspondence.
The CAO system will generate a CAO number when applying online.
Students can apply to more than one institution on the CAO application form.
Applicants use the same application number for all institutions.
Application for residence accommodation and financial assistance on the CAO application form.
For UKZN, no further application forms are required.
Online Application
The UKZN has developed an online application system.
The following applicants can apply online:
• Postgraduate and international applicants;
• Returning former UKZN undergraduate Applicants;
• First-time entering South African
undergraduate applicants should apply through the Central Application Office (CAO);
• A non-refundable application fee of R210 is payable to UKZN (late fee R420);
• APPLY ONLINE
The URL link for applicants to apply online is on www.ukzn.ac.za under Apply to UKZN or the URL link is https:// erpweb.ukzn.ac.za/pls/ukznint/gen. gw1pkg.gw1view
• GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Email: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za
• FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2212/2238/7577/ 7877/ 2011/3417; +27 (0)33 260 5212/5214 /5022
Applications Directly to UKZN The following applications must be made directly to UKZN:
• Previously registered UKZN students wanting to return to complete their programmes.
• Previously registered UKZN students wanting to apply to another undergraduate programme.
• Applicants for non-degree studies.
• New applicants for admission to non-CAO programmes listed in the College section of this Prospectus.
• New applicants applying for admission to Semester 2 (August). Consult with UKZN on availability of spaces in programmes before submitting
applications for Semester 2.
• UKZN Undergraduate application forms are available from:
» General Enquiry Offices on all campuses. www.ukzn.ac.za;
» UKZN’s website under ‘Apply to UKZN’; and » On request from: enquiries@ukzn.ac.za.
• A non-refundable application fee of R210 is payable to UKZN on submission of an application and required documentation (late fee R420).
• Applicants must take care to ensure that their application reaches us before the closing date.
International Applicants
Application for Admission to Full-time Undergraduate Studies
• Application for admission to full-time undergraduate studies must be made directly to UKZN on the
UKZN Application for Admission to Undergraduate Studies (International) form.
• A non-refundable application fee is payable to UKZN. Applicants need to enclose proof of payment as well as all documents requested on
submission of their application.
• Applicants need to take care to ensure that their application and payment reaches us before the closing date.
• The application form is available from:
» The UKZN website
www.ukzn.ac.za under ‘Apply to UKZN’; OR
» Available from:
enquiries@ukzn.ac.za.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2238/2212/7577/
7877/2011/3417/2212; +27 (0)33 260 5212/ 5214/5022
Application for Admission to Exchange/Study Abroad Programmes
• Application must be made directly to UKZN on the Application for Study Abroad, Exchange and Short Term Programmes form.
• The application form is available from:
» UKZN International Relations at
ukznsep@ukzn.ac.za or www.
ukzn.ac.za under ‘Apply to UKZN’.
• Refer to page 45 for more information on international application procedures and entry requirements.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Tel: +27 (0)31 260 2870/3078
Closing Dates
South African and International Applicants
For entry in Semester 1 (Feb) 2022
• Medicine (MBChB): Form and payment to reach CAO or UKZN by
30 June
• Medicine does not consider international applications.
• All other programmes: To reach CAO or UKZN by 30 September.
Late applications
• Applicants must take note of the dates and ensure that they apply on time. No walk-in applications will be
allowed in January.
For entry in Semester 2
(August) 2022
• 30 April 2022 (new applicants as well as returning UKZN students).
• Limited new applications will be allowed only to general programmes in Humanities and Management Studies where
admission is considered.
These applications are made directly to UKZN.
Proof of Payment
Applicants must please provide their details on the deposit slip and submit proof of payment on submission of their application.
Do not enclose cash.
Application fees are non-refundable
UKZN Application Fees
South Africa
On-time applications R210
Late applications R420
International
SADC and the rest of Africa R490
Outside Africa $153