UKZN Online Application Form PDF Download 2027

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has officially released the 2027 online application form for prospective students. This form is used to gather the necessary information for the 2027 admission process. If you are planning to further your studies at UKZN, visit the official website to access and complete the online application.

UKZN welcomes both domestic and international students and is ready to consider your application, provided you meet all the academic and non-academic requirements. Read this article to learn more about the application process and how to successfully submit your form.

Mode of Applications

Applicants can submit their applications to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) using the following methods:

CAO Application Portal: All first-time South African students must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) online portal.
UKZN Online Application: All other applicants, including international students or South Africans applying for additional qualifications, must submit their applications directly through the UKZN online application system.

When to Submit Applications

All application materials—including a fully completed application form, supporting documents (such as academic certificates and ID documents), and proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee—must be submitted to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) or the Central Applications Office (CAO) no later than 30 September 2026.

Ensure that all required documents are uploaded and payments are made before the deadline to avoid delays or disqualification.

Download the UKZN 2027 Application Forms

These application forms are available to applicants in the above-mentioned categories:

Postgraduate Internal transfer form
Undergraduate Internal transfer form
Undergraduate Application form
Postgraduate Application form

Completed application forms must be emailed to:

- enquiries@ukzn.ac.za

International Applicants

For international applicants, the following information must be taken into consideration:

For the 2027 academic year, applicants seeking full-time undergraduate programmes (International) at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are required to apply directly through the university’s online application system.
A non-refundable application fee applies, and all applicants must provide proof of payment along with the required supporting documents when submitting their application.
Both the completed application and proof of payment must be received by UKZN on or before the official closing date for 2027 admissions.

Application Fee Requirements

Prospective international applicants must be ready to pay these non-refundable applications and submit the proof during the application submission

International SADC and rest of Africa R490
Outside Africa: $153. Click here to see the payment method

N.B.: Late applications are not considered for internal applicants for 2026 admissions.

UKNZ Admission Criteria:

Prospective undergraduate applicants for any of the degree or diploma courses or Programmes must at least possess the following qualifications:

Undergraduate Applicants: Local

Degree: Applicants to undergraduate degree programmes must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate for Degree Studies (NSC-Deg) or a Senior Certificate with endorsement.

Diploma: Applicants to undergraduate diploma programmes must be in possession of a National Senior Certificate for Diploma studies (NSC-Dip) or Senior Certificate.

International Applicants: International applicants are subject to a selection procedure based on academic merit and the number of spaces available. Applicants with non-South African school leaving certificates must contact the South African Matriculation Board directly to determine if they qualify for admission to degree studies in South Africa.

For More information, Browse the official website, www.ukzn.ac.za

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