How to Apply to UNIZULU for 2026: Dates, Documents, and Application Fees

This article is intended to inform the general public, parents, guardians, and all interested individuals that the official application cycle for the University of Zululand’s 2026 intake is now open. The application process is designed to accept new students into each program offered at the university.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early and upload the required documents online via www.cao.ac.za before the deadline

University of Zululand 2026 Application Date Breakdown

Be sure to submit your application according to the dates below to be considered for the 2026 intake

Application Opening Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Closing Date: October 31, 2025 (All available courses)
Submission of supporting documents: Midnight of October 31, 2025

Complete List of Documents for UNIZULU 2026 Application

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:

Valid passport and study permit
SAQA verification certificate
Proof of financial means (bank statements, bursaries, cash available/traveler’s cheque to
Cover envisaged living expenses during the sojourn in the Republic and paying tuition fees)

N.B.: Ensure all the documents above are certified and scanned before you submit them.

University of Zululand Application Fee

The application fee is R250 for South African applicants and R300 for international applicants.

To ensure your application is processed without delay, you can pay the application fee using the following payment methods: online credit card payment during the application on www.cao.ac.za, or through EasyPay by using your unique EasyPay number at participating outlets. Alternatively, you can make a bank payment to the following banking details:

Bank: Absa
Account holder: UNIZULU
Branch code: 632 005
Account number: 18800 00051

How to Apply Online for the University of Zululand 2026

To apply online:

Visit www.cao.ac.za.
Click on the “Apply” button.
Enter your ID number or passport number.
Click “Submit.”
Select the appropriate option and click “Continue.”
Carefully complete the required information on the page.
Click “Next” to proceed.
Access your CAO number, password, and EasyPay PIN.
Use the provided credentials to continue the online application process.
Follow the prompts and complete each stage of the application.
Provide details of your next of kin.
Enter your previous educational qualifications.
Select “University of Zululand” from the drop box list
Finalize your application by processing it through the system.
Upload all required supporting documents.

How to Check Your UniZulu Application Status

To track the status of your application at the University of Zululand:

Go to the CAO application page at www.cao.ac.za
Click on “Check My Status” on the left side of the page
Select and enter one of the following identification numbers:
- CAO Number or ID Number or Passport Number
Then click the Submit button
Wait for the real-time feedback

See Also: Apply Now for UNIZULU 2026

Registration for 2026 at the University of Zululand

Online registration for the 2026 academic year will open to all new students accepted for the intake at the University of Zululand. The registration period typically runs from January to February of the year of study. When you receive an offer to study at UniZulu, ensure your registration fee and supporting documentation are ready.

Need assistance for your applications?

Postal address: PO Box 3854, PRETORIA 0001, South Africa.
Physical address: Building 3, UNISA Sunnyside North Campus, corner Mears and Rissik Streets, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Fax address: +27 (0) 86 677 7744/12 481 2922
Telephone number: +27 (0) 10 591 4401
Electronic address: exemption@hesa-enrol.ac.za