UNIZULU Online Application 2026-A Step-by-Step Guide

UniZulu Online Applications Are Now Open For 2026

UNIZULU Online Application 2026-A Step-by-Step Guide

Applications for the 2026 academic year at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) will open on April 1, 2025, and generally close in October. This applies to South African and international applicants seeking undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications. Prospective students can now submit applications to secure a 2026 academic year spot.

University of Zululand 2026 Application Dates

The University of Zululand (Unizulu) accepts applications for the next academic year from April to October. The ideal time to apply is before the official deadline of October 31, 2025, depending on the course. The closing dates for online applications for 2026 are:

August 30, 2025 for Social Work
September 30, 2025 for Nursing Science
October 31, 2025 for other programs

Unizulu also offers a late application/second window option for eligible students who missed the initial deadline.

University of Zululand Supporting Documents Required

Scan and upload certified copies of the following documents:

Your ID document
Your NSC results certificate
Any other relevant certificates or qualifications, such as diplomas or relevant work experience.
Ensure all documents are in PDF format and meet the specified size requirements.

UNIZULU 2026 Non-refundable Application Fees

The non-refundable application fees for UNIZULU in 2026, through the CAO, vary based on nationality and the timing of the application.

On-time application: R250
Late application: R300

How to Apply to University of Zululand

Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to University of Zululand (UNIZULU) through the Central Applications Office (CAO)

Go to the CAO 2026 Application form at www.cao.ac.za
Review the “How to Use the programme List” guide.
Refer to the “summary of codes used” document.
Use the “index” to locate the program page.
Click “Apply” at the top.
Proceed to “Apply Now.”.
Complete the application by entering all the required information and following the prompts.
Print the declaration and deposit slip.
Pay the application fee.
Attach the necessary documents and proof of payment to the declaration form.
Submit by mail to CAO or in person at CAO offices.
Keep the receipt, and record your CAO number and password for future application status tracking.

The University of Zululand Contact Information:

Please direct any inquiries about your application to the institution using the addresses and phone numbers shown below:

Postal Address:

Postal address: PO Box 3854, Pretoria 0001, South Africa.
Physical address: Building 3, UNISA Sunnyside North Campus, corner Mears and Rissik Streets,
Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Fax Address: +27 (0) 86 677 7744/12 481 2922

Telephone Numbers