Durban University of Technology Application Forms and Course Information

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Requirements for Application

As a new/current student, you can access the self-service student iEnabler system on campus or your computer at home by viewing the links below, which will show you the videos with detailed steps on how to register online.

First Installment (Non-Residence Students)

The following first installment is compulsory on the day of registration:

1.3.1 Annual Students – Tuition Only: R 4 200.00

1.3.2 Semester Students – Tuition Only: R 2 570.00 (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 200.00)

First Installment (Residence Students)

The following first installment is compulsory on the day of registration:

1.3.3 Annual Students – Tuition plus Residence: R 8 480.00

1.3.4 Semester Students – Tuition plus Residence: R 5 190.00 (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 480.00)

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.

How to Apply

We hope that the information provided will enable you to make an informed decision about applying to DUT. To help you get the most out of the information provided, here are a few key points you should bear in mind:

  1. Identify the course you wish to study. Programmes offered can be found in the 2021 Career leaflets and Study Opportunities.
  2. The minimum entrance requirements for admission to the DUT for a South African applicant is as below:

For Higher Certificate programmes:

a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English.

For Diploma programmes:

a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum of achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 3 in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.

For Bachelor’s Degree programmes:

a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 4 in four NSC 20-credit subjects chosen from the NSC designated subject list.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION FOR NCV LEVEL 4 APPLICANTS

For Higher Certificate:

A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with at least 50% in English.

For Diploma:

A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with the following minimum requirements:

  1. At least 50% in three fundamental subjects including, English; and
  2. At least 60% in three compulsory vocational

For Bachelor’s Degree:

A National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with the following minimum requirements:

  1. At least 60% in three fundamental subjects, including English; and
  2. At least 70% in four compulsory vocational subjects, chosen from the National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4

Over and above the minimum entrance requirements, each department also sets specific entrance requirements with which applicants needs to comply.

  1. International applicants are required to check the International Brochure for detailed information on the admission process.
  2. Apply online at the Central Applications Office (CAO). (A prospective student who wishes to study at DUT must apply via the CAO by visiting their website at www.cao.ac.za)

Please complete the CAO application form online, and attach certified copies of your identity document and Grade 12 certificate (June/ Trial report if you have not written your final examination). The application form must reach the CAO office before the closing date of 30 September 2019 for Diploma & Degree programmes and 30 November 2019 for Higher Certificate programmes. Please refer to specific programmes for relevant closing dates, as some programmes close earlier than 30 November 2020. Include the appropriate application fee of R250 (SA Citizen) / R300 (International applicants) when submitting your application form. Make sure that your application AND fee reach the CAO before the closing date. Submission of a completed application form does not imply that you have been accepted as a student, or that you may register. All applicants will be notified, in writing/SMS, of the outcome of their application. The CAO provides an on-line application facility. Kindly consult the CAO webpage at www.cao.ac.za

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