DUT Application Form For 2027 Now Available

We are pleased to inform prospective students that the Durban University of Technology (DUT) has officially opened its 2027 application process. Applicants who wish to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Applications must be submitted through the Central Applications Office (CAO), as DUT does not accept direct applications. The application form is available online via the CAO website.

Read this article for step-by-step guidance on how to access and complete the application form successfully.

When can I apply?

You can apply to study at DUT for the 2027 academic year between March 1 and October 31, 2026. Any application submitted after this date will not be processed unless space is still available in the selected course.

Application Fee Breakdown for 2027

To apply to Durban University of Technology for the 2027 academic year, the following application fee applies:

South African citizens: R250
International applicants: R300

This application fee is non-refundable.

How to Apply to Durban University of Technology (DUT)

All first-time applicants wishing to enrol in Diploma, Higher Certificate, Bachelor’s degree, Honours, or Postgraduate Diploma programmes — both local and international — must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) website at www.cao.ac.za.

Supporting documents such as a certified copy of your ID, academic results, and proof of payment of the application fee must be submitted via the CAO portal.

Only postgraduate applicants (such as those applying for Master’s or Doctoral programmes) are permitted to apply directly to the Durban University of Technology (DUT).

How can I get the application form?

The application form of the Central Applications Office (CAO) is available online and can also be accessed through the Admissions Office at the Durban University of Technology (DUT).

Where can I submit the application form?

The completed form can be mailed to the address listed below. You can also submit it in person by walking to any Durban University of Technology (DUT) campus.

The Registrar
Durban University of Technology
Post O Box 1334
Durban 4000

You can also do this.

Hand Delivery

Enrolment Management Office
Durban University of Technology
Office Hours: 07:30–16:00 (Monday – Friday)

Durban University of Technology (DUT) Application Required Documents

Attach the following documents to your application for submission

Fully Completed Application Form
certified copies of your ID or passport;
Grade 11/12 results:
academic record (if you have already attended other colleges, including DUT)
proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee.

Durban University of Technology (DUT) Admission Requirements

Qualification Level	Minimum Admission Requirements
All Programs	National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least 30% in the language of instruction
Higher Certificate	National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 with at least 50% in English
Diploma	National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 – At least 50% in three fundamental subjects, including English At least 60% in three compulsory vocational subjects
Bachelor’s Degree	National Certificate (Vocational) Level – At least 60% in three fundamental subjects, including English- At least 70% in four compulsory vocational subjects, chosen from the National Certificate (Vocational) Level

Durban University of Technology (DUT) Contact Details

Postal Address: P.O. Box 1334, Durban 4000
031 373 2000 (DBN) / 033 845 8800 (PMB)
info@dut.ac.za

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