How to Apply at UKZN for 2026 | www.ukzn.ac.za

How to Apply at UKZN for 2026 | www.ukzn.ac.za

Are you trying to use the online application portal for 2026 to submit your application to the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN)? You do not need to search any further! We will guide you through each step to ensure a successful submission, including application dates and necessary documents. Find out the requirements, when to apply, and how to do it.

UKZN (University of Kwazulu-Natal) is now taking undergraduate and postgraduate applications for the academic year 2026. Take advantage of the chance by applying online between April 1 and September 30, 2025. Do not wait until the last minute because space is limited. The earlier you apply, the higher your chances of securing admission to your preferred course.

4 Steps to Enrolling at UKZN for 2026

Aspiring UKZN students, take note! Here’s your roadmap to secure your place for the 2026 academic year:

• Explore Your Options: Cast a wide net with six study choices on your application.
• Finalize Your Admission: Ensure your final Grade 12 NSC or IEB results are submitted for final confirmation.
• Pay Up Promptly: Meet the deadline and settle the required first payment five working days before registration.
• Register Before Takeoff: Don’t miss the registration window! Secure your seat in class before the academic year begins.

It is important to note that all disciplines have a limited number of available spaces. The most qualified applicants are chosen first, and the process is repeated until all positions are filled. The selection of applicants will be based on availability of space and entry requirements. Despite its commitment to academic performance, UKZN is unable to accommodate all applicants who meet the basic requirements because applications exceed the number of slots available.

The University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) Online Application Closing Dates:

How to Apply at UKZN 2026 Intake

All applicants are to apply online by visiting www.cao.ac.za.For the academic year 2026, a candidate can select up to three (3) courses on the same CAO application form

South African Applicants

• Step 1: Consult the CAO handbook, which provides listings of qualifications available at the different institutions.
• Step 2: Have a look through the various courses offered and choose a programme that interests you and for which you may qualify. Pay attention to the closing dates for qualifications.
• Step 3: Find the programme code that is linked to the qualification that you have chosen. This code needs to be entered on the application form.
• Step 4: Use this programme code when completing the CAO form, which is available from the CAO, the CAO website, the University’s Application and Information Office at Howard College, or the Student Academic Administration Offices at Edgewood, Howard College, Pietermaritzburg, and Westville campuses.
• Step 5: Apply online by completing the online application form on the website: www.cao.ac.za.

International Applicants

If you would like to apply for admission to a full-time undergraduate programme, you must apply on the UKZN Undergraduate application form. A non-refundable application fee is payable to UKZN. Enclose proof of payment as well as all documents requested on submission of your application. Take care to ensure that your application reaches CAO before the closing date.

How to obtain a UKZN Undergraduate Application Form

Download an undergraduate (local and international) application form from www.ukzn.ac.za under Applications, or contact UKZN at +27 (0) 31-260 2212/1084 or +27 (0) 33-260 5212 to request an application form.