Categories: University Admissions 2023

www.dut.ac.za online application 2025 undergraduate

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is now accepting applications for its undergraduate programs for the 2024-2025 academic year. The application process is open from April 1 to September 30, 2024, and can be completed online for your convenience. This page provides information on the application dates, requirements, and process for undergraduate qualifications. Good luck with your application!

DUT Application Dates For 2025-2026

For the academic year 2025, the application dates for Durban University of Technology (DUT) vary depending on the specific programs and faculties. However, generally, the application period for undergraduate programs at DUT opens on April 01 and closes on November 30, 2024. Durban University of Technology (DUT) does accept late applications but with a late application fee of R470 that must be paid through the Central Application Office.

DUT Application Requirements For 2025-2026

You must fulfill certain requirements to apply to the undergraduate programs at Durban University of Technology (DUT). The prerequisites include paying the application money, submitting the supporting application documents, and having the necessary academic credentials. In the following paragraphs, we will go into detail about each criterion.

DUT Application Fee For 2025

Before the closing dates, both international and South African applicants must submit their application forms with non-refundable application fees of R300 and R250, respectively. There will be a late application fee of R470 for South African applicants and R580 for outside-the-country applicants for every application submitted after November 30, 2024. Try to submit your applications for the academic year 2025–2026 by the dates together with documentation that you have paid the application cost.

Read: DUT COURSES AND CLOSING DATES 2025

Submitting the supporting application documents

The following documents are required when applying for an undergraduate course at the Durban University of Technology for the 2025-2026 academic year:

Certified Copy of ID and Birth certificate
Final Grade 11 Report (if you are in Grade 12) OR
Highest qualification achieved
Copy of study/residence permit (if you are a non-South-African applicant)
Proof of Payment of Application Fee
June Grade 12 Report (as soon as you receive it if you are currently in Grade 12)
September/Trials Grade 12 Report (as soon as you receive it if you are currently in Grade 12)
Any other document requested by the institution, eg. Academic Record, etc.

DUT Admission Requirements For Undergraduate Courses

The minimum entrance and admission requirements for admission to the DUT undergraduate qualifications are explained below:

Higher Certificate programs require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English.

Diploma programs require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 3 in four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.

Bachelor’s Degree programs require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 4 in four NSC 20-credit subjects chosen from the NSC designated subject list.

Read Also: DUT NSFAS Forms For 2025-2026

The application process for undergraduate qualifications

Where and how to apply for DUT Undergraduate qualifications

All undergraduate applications must be submitted through the Central Application Office, CAO application portal which is currently open and active. Apply online at the Central Applications Office (CAO). A prospective student who wishes to study at DUT must apply via the CAO by visiting their website at www.cao.ac.za to complete the online application form. You can equally download the hard copy and complete it by hand. Ensure you attach all the supporting documents and the application fee before you submit by mail, and in person.

How to Apply Online For DUT Undergraduate Courses for 2025

If you meet the minimum requirements, follow the steps provided below to apply for any undergraduate program of your choice.

Enter cao.ac.za into your search engine and select “Apply.”
Click “Continue with Application.“
Key in your ID number and click on ‘Submit’
Select and Click ‘Continue with Application‘ at the bottom of the page after you have scrolled there.
Start by entering ALL of the required information.
Select and click “Next.” “
Complete the section
Click Continue
You’ll see your CAO number, password, and EasyPay number in a pop-up window.
Once seen, write them down and proceed
After carefully reading the instructions and submitting ALL necessary information, click “Next.”
Click “Next” after filling out the “Next of Kin” information.
Once the school’s name is displayed in a box, you must enter the years that you first enrolled there and when you graduated from it before clicking “Search.”
Choose “Next.”
NOW THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SENT, CLICK THE BUTTON WHEN “Process My Application” IS VISIBLE.
When your submission is successful, a notification will appear on your screen.
Pay the application Fee
Upload and submit all required documents
Finally, click on Submit to electronically submit your application forms