University of KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Application Form 2025 For Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Certificate, and Other programs.
This is to inform the general public and prospective students that the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) online application for 2025 enrollment is open. Applicants can either apply ONLINE through the application portal or OFFLINE by downloading the application form in PDF or through the admission office.
To help you get the most out of the information provided, here are a few key points you should bear in mind:
- Identify the course (Program) you wish to study.
- The minimum entrance requirements
- Admission Point Score (APS)
- Application Closing Date
University of KwaZulu-Natal UKZN Application 2025 (Requirements)
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
How To Apply Online To UKZN 2025
As a new/current student, you can access theĀ University of KwaZulu-Natal Online Application Portal with a mobile phone or computer at your comfort through the link provided below, which will show you the detailed steps on how to register online.
UKZNĀ Undergraduate Application procedures for 1st time
South African Applicants
All first-time South African applicants to UKZN for entry into degree study in the first semester (February) of an academic year (Grade12s as well as undergraduate transfer students from other institutions) must apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Visit CAOās website atĀ www.cao.ac.za
International Applicants
Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate studies must be made directly to UKZN at www.ukzn.ac.za
No late applications for international students
Online applications
The UKZN has developed an online application system. The following applicants must apply online atĀ www.ukzn.ac.za:
- Postgraduate and international applicants;
- Internal transfer students (students that are currently registered at UKZN and wish to transfer to another qual)
- Returning former UKZN undergraduate Applicants;
Click here to begin your application online
Manual applications
The following applications must be made manually directly to UKZN:
- Applicants for non-degree studies.
- New applicants applying for admission to Semester 2 (August).
Consult with UKZN on the availability of spaces in programs before submitting applications for Semester 2.
To request an application form, please email:Ā Ā enquiries@ukzn.ac.za
UKZN Application fees are categorized as follows:
A non-refundable application fee is payable to UKZN
Applicants need to take care to ensure that their application fee payment reaches us on or before the closing date.
- South Africa On-time applications R210
- Ā International SADC and rest of Africa R490
- Countries Outside Africa $530
Good luck.
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