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MUT 2026 Application Guide: Key Dates and Required Documents

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

All first-year applications to Mangosuthu University of Technology must be submitted through the Central Applications Office (CAO) online at www.cao.ac.za/apply, regardless of the qualification level. Applicants can apply for multiple courses, but the application fee remains the same, no matter how many courses are chosen

Mangosuthu University of Technology 2026 Application Date Breakdown

Be sure to submit your application according to the dates below to be considered for the 2026 intake at Mangosuthu University of Technology

Application Opening Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Closing Date:
- Faculty of Engineering – first semester applications – 30th of September 2025
- Faculty of Engineering – second-semester applications – 30th of MAY 2025
- Faculty of Natural Sciences – 30th of September 2025
- Analytical Chemistry – second-semester applications – 30th of MAY 2025
- Faculty of Management Sciences – 30th of September 2025
Submission of supporting documents: Midnight of September 30, 2025

Complete List of Documents for MUT 2026 Application

Certified copies of the following documents must accompany each 2026 Application of Mangosuthu University of Technology:

Application documents (for 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

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

Mangosuthu University of Technology Application Fee (2026)

The application fee for Mangosuthu University of Technology 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.

How to Apply Online for the Mangosuthu University of Technology 2026

To apply online for the first time to Mangosuthu University of Technology:

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 “Mangosuthu University of Technology” from the drop box list
Finalize your application by processing it through the system.
Upload all required supporting documents.

How to Check Your MUT 2026 Application Status

To track the status of your application at the Mangosuthu University of Technology for the 2026 academic intake, follow the steps below:

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: MUT Prospectus 2026 PDF

Registration for 2026 at the Mangosuthu University of Technology

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