Universities and Colleges That Accept CAO Applications

The CAO works in partnership with four Kwa-Zulu Natal Universities and fifteen private institutions across many campuses. If you’re considering applying to more than one of these institutions using CAO can be beneficial as you’ll save on fees and resources. To help you determine if the CAO is a good fit for you, here is the full list of Universities and colleges accepting applications through CAO:

Public Universities and Colleges

  • Durban University of Technology
  • Mangosuthu University of Technology
  • University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • University of Zululand

Private Universities, Colleges, and Higher Education Facilities

  •  AAA School of Advertising
  • Berea College of Technology
  • Berea Technical College
  • Central Technical College
  • CTU Training Solutions
  • Stadio (Embury) Institute for Higher Education
  • ICESA Education
  • iStudent Academy
  • Management and Leadership Academy (ICESA Education Subdivision)
  • PAX College
  • Pearson Institute of Higher Education
  • Regent Business School
  • Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology
  • The Business School at Varsity College (Part-Time Division)
  • MANCOSA

For many South African students, the CAO has become a valuable resource to enter higher learning institutions. The process allows you to keep track of your application in a central location and ensures that you have more options even if you apply later in the year.


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