University of KwaZulu-Natal, UKZN Application Dates 2025-2026 for Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programs students.
All applicants are advised to check and know the official University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) application dates of 2025 to avoid missing the application deadline which can result in delays or unsuccessful applications.
Applying to the University of KwaZulu-Natal is done online (Via the UKZNĀ online application portal) and offline (Via the admission office) where all interested applicants are invited to submit their admission application form.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal Online Application system is a web-enabled application designed to manage online admission-related processes. Via this system; Students can apply for the programs they are interested in online.
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) Application Requirements 2025
Before applying for admission to the University of KwaZulu-Natal, it is recommended that You know your choice of course to study.
Click Here for more details about UKZN courses and programs.
For returning undergraduate students, students with a gap year, all local postgraduate applications, and both undergraduate and postgraduate international applicants.
Please remember to upload the following documents (where applicable)
- Certified copy of your ID/passport.
- Certified copy of your National Senior/Matric Certificate or O/A Levels or relevant school leaving qualification/certificate.
- Proof from Universities South Africa (previously known as HESA), that you qualify for admission to degree studies at South Africa universities, if you are an international applicant. For more information, refer to the undergraduate prospectus.
- An applicant who has studied at any other tertiary institution must, in addition, present certified copies of degree certificates, full academic record, proof of financial clearance and a certificate of conduct from that institution.
- Proof of English proficiency for International applicants from non-English speaking countries.
- South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluations if the previous qualification(s) was/were obtained at foreign universities (outside South Africa).
- A research proposal/proposed title of the dissertation/thesis if you are applying for a Masters Degree or PhD.
- Before applying online please make sure that you have read the guidelines above.
- Please ensure that you have the USAF/SAQA documents to be uploaded in order to complete your application.
- Please ensure to use reference APPN (followed by your student number) when making application fee payment.
- Please allow the system 24 hrs to 48 hrs to clear your payment.
- South African first time undergraduate applicants applying to UKZN must apply via CAO atĀ www.cao.ac.za
UKZN Application Dates 2025
The approved University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) application dates for the 2025 academic year have been officially published, Applicants ought to use the online application system to submit their application.
Most college admission and application dates are from April to December, but specific deadlines can vary by school, qualification, or program. Similarly, the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) application dates for the 2025 academic year range from March to December. During this time students have more time to gather all the required materials and submit their applications.
UKZN Contact Details
General
- Edgewood:Ā +27 31 260 1111
- Howard College:Ā +27 31 260 1111
- Medical School:Ā +27 31 260 1111
- Pietermaritzburg:Ā +27 33 260 5111
- Westville:Ā +27 31 260 1111
- or Call +27 31 260 8596 and follow the voice prompts
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