When Can I Apply at DUT For 2026 | Durban University

DUT Application Form For 2026 Now Open

When Can I Apply at DUT For 2026 | Durban University

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) 2026 online application window will officially open to the public on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. You are hereby encouraged to submit your application and all other supporting materials by the deadline so you can study in 2026. The application deadline for all undergraduate study programs is November 30, 2025, except for a few programs that close earlier than November 30. Before selecting a course, all potential candidates must check that they satisfy the entry requirements for that specific course.

Applying to Durban University of Technology for 2026

Durban University of Technology (DUT) admits students depending on their academic status and space availability. Before applying, ensure that you meet the minimum requirements for the course of study you intend to pursue. Meeting them does not ensure acceptance, but it increases your chances.

What are the minimum academic requirements for a bachelor’s degree at DUT?

Before you consider applying for University, you must have

National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least a 3 in English and a 4 in four NSC 20-credit subjects chosen from the NSC designated subject list.

Please Note:

In addition to the minimum entrance requirements, each department establishes specific entry requirements with which applicants must comply.

DUT University General Closing Dates for 2026

Faculty	Closing Date	Available Programmes
Health Sciences	September 30, 2025	Chiropractic
	31 October 2025	Drama, Language Practice, Child and Youth Care, Clinical Technology, Dental Assisting, Dental Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, Somatology
Management Sciences	30 November 2025	Accounting, Business and Information Management, Management Accounting, Information and Communications Technology, Internal Auditing, Library and Information Studies, Taxation
Applied Sciences	30 November 2025	Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Applied Sciences, Nautical Studies (Sea-going), Shipping Logistics (shoe-based)
Education	30 November 2025	Education
Arts and Design	30 November 2025	Fashion Design, Fine Art, Visual Communication Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Design and Manufacture, Commercial Photography, Screen Arts and Technology
Engineering and the Built Environment	30 November 2025	Built Environment in Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Studies, Built Environment in Geomatics, Built Environment in Urban and Regional Planning, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Pulp and Paper
Health Sciences	30 November 2025	Environmental Heath, Homoeopathy, Medical Orthotics and Prosthetic
Management Sciences	30 November 2025	Business Administration, Business Law, Legal Aspect of Business
Tourism	30 November 2025	Catering Management, Culinary Skills, Ecotourism Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Operations Management, Public Administration, Public Relations and Communication, Retail Management, Tourism
Other	30 November 2025	Clothing Management, Consumer Sciences in Food and Nutrition, Sports Science and Management, Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping, Textile Technology, Journalism

Please note that these are just some of the programmes offered by the Durban University of Technology. For a complete list of programmes and closing dates, please visit the university’s website.

READY TO UPLOAD THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS?

Check that your electronic copies are clear and that every detail on the page can be seen. This will make the application process easier, but the opposite is true. This is due to the fact that you will be asked to resubmit the document, which will slow down your application and cause you to miss the application closing date.

How to Apply to DUT

Go to https://cao.ac.za/
Register using your details and a valid email address.
Click on “Apply” and follow the prompts.
Carefully enter your personal information and academic details.
Select DUT as your preferred institution.
Choose your desired programs:
Prioritize your choices. List programs in order of preference, as CAO will consider them accordingly.
Check for specific requirements: Some programs may have additional requirements or earlier deadlines.
Upload the required certified copies of your ID and academic results.
Pay the applicable fee (usually R250 for SA citizens, R300 for international applicants).
Choose your preferred payment method (online or other options are provided).
Thoroughly review all entered information for accuracy.
Submit your completed application form and payment before the deadline.
Use your CAO account to track the status of your application.
CAO will process applications and release placement results.
If you’re accepted, you’ll receive an offer letter from DUT