APPLICATION FEE AND CLOSING DATES FOR ACADEMIC ADMISSION
30 September ALL programmes close
Please consult the CAO booklet or website at www.cao.ac.za for application fees
and the method of payment.
- APPLYING TO STUDY
GRADE 12 Learners, International and Transferring students may apply
Candidates may apply online from the CAO website.
Please visit the Central Applications Office – CAO website at www.cao.ac.za and click
on the following links:
- CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY EACH
APPLICATION:
Identity Document
diploma or degree certificate (if available)
An academic record with conduct in respect of studies at another tertiary institution
Proof of payment of the non-refundable application fee (see relevant fee above).
Matric results/certificate
Foreign students must in addition provide the following:
Valid passport and study permit
SAQA verification certificate
Proof of financial means (bank statements, bursaries, cash available/traveller’s
cheque to
E: admissions@unizulu.ac.za
T: +27 35 9026715/6051/6178/6184
cover envisaged living expenses during the vacation in the Republic and pay
tuition fees)
It is strongly advised that foreign students approach the South African Embassy in
their home countries for more information or requirements before they come to
the Republic of South Africa to study. Alternatively, applicants may visit the
Department of Home Affairs at www.dha.gov.za
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS AND OR ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Each Faculty has its specific requirements and prospective students are strongly
advised to consult the admissions office for more information and advice on these
requirements.
ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a
minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of higher education
institution as certified by Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate
Achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the following recognized
20-credit NSC subjects (which will be known as the designated subject list):
(Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics,
Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Consumer Studies,
Information Technology, Consumer Studies, Information Technology, Languages (one
language of learning and teaching at a higher, education institution and two other
recognized language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy,
Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies, Visual Arts)
b. ADMISSION TO DEGREE PROGRAMMES
An old Senior Certificate (obtained before 2008) with an endorsement that the holder has
complied with the minimum statutory matriculation requirements for admission to a
bachelor’s degree study at a University in the Republic of South Africa
MATURE AGE CERTIFICATE
Applicants who do not meet the requirements in subsections (a) and, (b) but obtained a Senior
certificate/school leaving certificate from the matriculation examination or an equivalent
certificate, and seek to qualify for a conditional exemption, may be considered for academic
programmes specifying “Matric Exemption” provided that they are 23 years old and above and
meet the other requirements.