How To Apply Online At MUT For 2026

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How To Apply Online At MUT For 2026

The Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) is now accepting applications for the 2026 academic year. You can now apply for your preferred undergraduate or graduate course at one of South Africa’s top universities, whether you are a national or non-national student. The Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) does not guarantee applications submitted beyond the deadline. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible to secure your position in the course.

Step-by-step Application Guidelines for the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT)

To apply to the Mangosuthu University of Technology, complete the steps outlined below.

Step 1: Selection Criteria

You must meet the minimum and faculty requirements of the selected course.
Apply for up to six study programs on the same form.
Submit only one application form for 2026.
Submit a completed application form.
You can reapply for the 2026 academic year if you were previously rejected.

Step 2: Application documents for MUT Applications 2026

South African applicants

Grade 11 final results, grade 12 June exam results, National Senior Certificate or Statement of Results
Identity Document or ID card
Students transferring from other universities should submit an academic record and a certificate of conduct.

Non-South African applicants

A valid passport
A valid medical insurance cover
Police clearance certificate
SGCE, GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate

Step 3: Application Fees for Mangosuthu University of Technology

The Mangosuthu University of Technology application fee for 2026 admission is as follows:

To Start Studies in January 2026

Application Deadline: Before October 31, 2025
- SA Citizen: R250
- International Applicant: R300
Application Deadline: From November 1, 2025
- SA Citizen: R470
- International Applicant: R580
To Start Studies in July 2025

Application Deadline: Before May 31, 2025
- SA Citizen: R250
- International Applicant: R300
Application Deadline: From June 1, 2025
- SA Citizen: R470
- International Applicant: R580

All first-time applicants must pay the nonrefundable fee listed above before their application can be processed. Remember to keep a copy of the deposit slip for evidence of payment.

Step 4: Mode of Payments

You can pay both administration fees Online OR via EasyPay

You may pay the administration fee online by credit card:

At the same time that you apply
After you click ‘Process my Application,’ a message will appear telling you how you may pay the application administration fee

Step 5: Who is eligible to apply to Mangosuthu University of Technology?

The following individuals are eligible to apply for admission for the 2026 academic year to Mangosuthu University of Technology:

First-time applicants applying to MUT for the very first time
Students who have never been given the MUT student number in the previous years
Students who are already enrolled in the university but want to change qualifications.

Step 6: How to Apply Online for Mangosuthu University of Technology Admission

Follow these steps to apply to the Mangosuthu University of Technology for the 2026 academic year:

Go to the website: www.cao.ac.za and click on ‘Apply.’
Read the information and click on ‘Continue with Application
Enter your ID number and click on ‘Submit.’
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on ‘Continue with Application
Start to enter all the details requested. Once you have entered all the requested information, click on ‘Next.
Click on ‘Continue with Online Application
A pop-up window will appear with your CAO number, password, and EasyPay number. Read the instructions
Click on ‘Continue with Online Application’.
Follow the instructions and complete all the information requested, then click ‘Next’.
Complete the ‘Next of Kin’ details and click ‘Next’.
Insert the school name and click on ‘Search’. The school name will appear in a box, and you must enter the year you attended that school and the year you finished attending that school.
Click ‘Next’ to proceed to the next step.
When you reach ‘Process My Application’, click on the button. YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOW BEEN SUBMITTED
The message on your screen will display that your submission has been successful.
You can now pay online and/or upload your supporting documents.
Pay via EasyPay.

Step 7: When to Apply to Mangosuthu University of Technology For 2026

Depending on qualifications, Mangosuthu University of Technology will accept applications for the 2026 academic year between January 1, 2025, and September 14, 2025. Students may apply to a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs at this time.

Faculty of Engineering: First semester by September 30; second semester by May 31.
Faculty of Applied and Health Sciences: September 30.
Analytical Chemistry (second semester): May 31.
Faculty of Management Sciences: September 30.