How to apply to Durban University of Technology

Planning a successful career at DUT doesn’t have to be a vague dream. We help prospective students make it a reality.

Are you having trouble deciding what career you would like to follow? We have developed a Career Decision-Making page – designed to take undecided learners through the career decision-making process in a systematic and user-friendly manner.

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 Department Handbooks.
2. The minimum entrance requirements for admission to the DUT for a South African applicant is a Senior Certificate or a recognized equivalent qualification. Over and above the minimum entrance requirements, each department also sets specific entrance requirements.
3. With effect from 1 January 2009 the following are the entrance requirements :
   • a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training provided that a minimum of 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects must be passed.
   • These four subjects must:
     • include English with an achievement rating of 3 or better;
     • not exceed 2 official languages; and
     • have an achievement rating of 3 or better, in accordance with the NSC levels of achievement below:
4. International applicants are required to check the International Brochure for detailed information on the admission process.
5. Apply online at the Central Applications Office (CAO). (A prospective student who wishes to study at the DUT must apply via the CAO) Kindly consult the CAO webpage at www.cao.ac.za
6. Compulsory Documents
   • Indemnity Form
   • Suretyship Form
   • M65 DUT Deposit Slip
   • Bank Details for Electronic Transfer

Durban University of Technology Courses

DUT has six academic faculties, of whom each offer a variety of degree options, ranging from undergraduate qualifications to doctoral degrees.

Faculty of Accounting & Informatics 
Auditing and Taxation
Financial Accounting
Finance and Information Management (Midlands)
Information and Corporate Management (Library and Information Studies & Office Management and Technology)
Information Technology
Management Accounting
Faculty of Applied Science 
Biotechnology and Food Technology
Chemistry
Clothing and Textile Studies
Food and Nutrition Consumer Sciences
Horticulture
Maritime Studies
Maths, Statistics and Physics
Sport Studies
Faculty of Arts 
Drama and Production Studies (Drama Studies and Production Studies)
Fashion and Textiles
Fine Art and Jewellery Design
Media, Language and Communication (Language Practice, Translation & Interpreting Practice, Journalism)
School of Education
Video Technology
Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography)
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment 
Architectural Technology
Chemical Engineering and Pulp & Paper Technology
Civil Engineering and Surveying DBN
Civil Engineering and Surveying PMB
Construction Management and Quantity Surveying
Electrical Power Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Town and Regional Planning
Faculty of Health 
Basic Medical Sciences Department
Biomedical and Clinical Technology
Chiropractic and Somatology
Community Health Studies
Dental Sciences
Emergency Medical Care and Rescue
Homoeopathy
Radiography
Faculty of Management Sciences 
Applied Law
Applied Management (Midlands)
Business Studies Unit
Entrepreneurial Studies and Management
Hospitality and Tourism
Human Resources Management
Marketing Retail and Public Relations
Operations and Quality Management
Public Management and Economics
Regional Governance and Development (Midlands)