Categories: University Admissions 2023

Apply at Durban University of Technology For 2026

Applications for the 2026 academic year at Durban University of Technology (DUT) are now open. Prospective students can apply online at www.dut.ac.za. Applicants must have a valid South African ID, meet the minimum admission requirements, and submit certified copies of their academic transcripts and other supporting documents. The application deadline is November 30, 2025

DUT Courses Available For Applications

The following courses are available at Durban University of Technology (DUT) for 2026 in South Africa:

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc)
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNursSci)
Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc)
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
Bachelor of Tourism Management (BTM)
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (BHM

For the full list of courses offered at Durban University, click here

Durban University of Technology prospectus and how to download it

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) offers a range of prospectuses for prospective students. The prospectuses are available in both hard copy and digital formats. To download the DUT prospectus, visit the DUT website at www.dut.ac.za.

How to apply at Durban University of Technology for 2026

All undergraduate applicants must submit their applications via the CAO website, the central application office. Only postgraduate applicants may submit a direct application. Make the Durban University of Technology your top choice when applying as an undergraduate through the CAO website. You will need to pay R250 (South African applicants) and R300 (international students) for all the SIX universities you submitted your applications for the 2026 academic year.

How to Apply to DUT via CAO

The preferred way to apply is online at www.cao.ac.za

Go to the CAO 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.
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’.
When you reach ‘Process My Application’, click on the button and submit your online forms.

Quick Notice:

You can equally download the hard copy of the application form and complete it manually for 2026 admissions. Ensure DUT is your first choice. Download the hard copy here.

Documents Needed For DUT Applications 2026

The documents required for a DUT application vary depending on the institution and the program. Generally, applicants will need to provide the following documents:

A completed application form.
Official transcripts from all previous institutions attended.
A copy of the applicant’s passport or other government-issued photo ID.
Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
A personal statement or essay.
Letters of recommendation.
Final Grade 11 & Grade 12 certificate (June/ Trial report if you have not written your final
Email Address
Proof of Payment
A resume or CV.
Any additional documents required by the institution or program.