DUT 2026 Application Still Open – Step-by-Step Guide for All Applicants
DUT 2026 Application Still Open – Step-by-Step Guide for All Applicants
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey? The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is now accepting applications for the 2026 academic year! Whether you’re a first-time applicant, returning student, or international candidate, this guide provides everything you need to know to apply successfully.
📅 DUT 2026 Application Opening and Closing Dates
- Opening Date: Applications opened via CAO on 1 March 2025.
- General Closing Date: 30 September 2025.
- Earlier Programme Deadlines: Some qualifications have earlier closing dates.
🌐 How to Apply for DUT Programmes
🔹 Undergraduate Applicants
All undergraduate applications must be submitted via the Central Applications Office (CAO):
- 👉 Apply here: www.cao.ac.za
- ⚠️ Direct applications to DUT are not accepted for undergraduate programmes.
🔹 Postgraduate Applicants
Postgraduate applicants may apply directly through DUT’s online portal (PeopleSoft Campus Solutions).
👥 Who Can Apply for DUT 2026?
- South African matriculants
- International students
- Returning DUT students
- Postgraduate applicants
- Applicants with prior tertiary experience
- NSFAS applicants or those seeking residence
🎓 Academic Requirements
Undergraduate Applicants
- NSC or Senior Certificate
- Minimum APS required for your selected programme
- Language proficiency in English
Postgraduate Applicants
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
- Transcripts and degree certificate
- Research proposal and supervisor (for research programmes)
📄 Required Supporting Documents
Make sure your documents are certified and include:
- ID/Passport
- Grade 12 certificate or latest school results
- Academic transcripts (postgrad)
- Degree certificate (postgrad)
- Proof of residence
- Disability documentation (if applicable)
- Proof of NSFAS application (if applicable)
- Reference letters and research details (for certain postgraduate programmes)
💳 Application Fee and Mode of Payment
📍 CAO Fees (Undergraduate Applicants):
- On-time Applications (before 31 October 2025):
- R250 (South African citizens)
- R300 (International applicants)
- Late Applications (from 1 November 2025):
- R470 (South African citizens)
- R580 (International applicants)
Payments are made online on the CAO website or via bank deposit. Use your CAO number as a reference.
📍 Postgraduate Direct Applications:
DUT postgraduate portal may request a separate fee during online submission.
📝 Step-by-Step Application Process for Postgraduates
Follow this if you’re applying directly through DUT (postgraduate only):
- Create Application ID
- Go to the DUT application portal
- Click “Create Temporary ID”
- Login
- Use your User ID and password
- Click Sign In
- Start New Application
- Click “Apply for Admission”
- Choose Begin New Application
- Fill in Programme & Year
- Select Application Type and 2026 Academic Year
- Click Continue
- Complete Sections
Move through each page:
- Personal Info, Contact Info
- Study Choices (up to 4 programmes)
- Address Details
- Demographics (race, religion, language)
- Disability declaration (if applicable)
- Next of Kin & Emergency Contact
- Education History
- Employment and References (optional for postgrads)
- Research details (for research-based degrees)
- Upload documents
- Accept the student declaration
- Validate & Submit
- Click Validate Application
- Fix errors if prompted
- Click Submit Application to the University
- A confirmation email will follow
📍 Check Your DUT Application Status
Undergraduate Applicants
- Go to: www.cao.ac.za
- Click “Check My Application”
- Enter your CAO number, ID, or passport
Postgraduate Applicants
- Log in to the DUT online portal
- View your status under the “Application Status” tab
✅ Final Checklist
- ✅ Submit via CAO (undergraduate) or DUT portal (postgraduate)
- ✅ Upload all certified documents
- ✅ Track your status regularly
- ✅ Confirm deadlines for your specific programme
- ✅ Keep your email and contact info up to date
🎓 Ready to Apply?
DUT offers a wide range of dynamic qualifications that prepare students for success in both academia and the workforce. Don’t miss your chance to apply for 2026 — whether you’re starting or returning for postgraduate studies, the future is in your hands.
🔗 Apply now via www.cao.ac.za or DUT Portal
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