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www.mut.ac.za online application 2026 undergraduate

Applications for undergraduate studies at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) for the 2026 academic year are open from April 1 to September 30, 2025, although some courses will close earlier. First-time applicants must apply online through the Central Application Office (CAO) at www.cao.ac.za.

This article guides new applicants seeking undergraduate qualifications, including higher certificates, diplomas, postgraduate diplomas, and bachelor’s degrees, on how to apply to Mangosuthu University of Technology, a leading institution in South Africa.

MUT Application Deadlines for 2026

This table summarizes the application deadlines for various MUT programs for the 2026 academic year, as mentioned in the introductory paragraph, where we noted that there are varying closing dates.

Programmes	Closing Dates
Faculty of Engineering – First Semester Applications	30 September 2025
Faculty of Engineering – Second Semester Applications	31 May 2025
Faculty of Natural Sciences	30 September 2025
Analytical Chemistry – Second Semester Applications	31 May 2025
Faculty of Management Sciences	30 September 2025

Please note: Applications submitted after 30 September will incur a late application fee determined by the CAO.

How to Apply through CAO to MUT

To apply for admission at Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) via the Central Applications Office, you must complete the procedures below:

Visit the official website @ cao.ac.za and select “Apply.”
After reading the details, press “Continue with Application.“
Enter your ID number and click on ‘Submit’
Click ‘Continue with Application‘ at the bottom of the page after you have scrolled there.
Start by entering ALL of the required information.
After you have completed all the required fields, click “Next.” “Continue with Online Application” should be clicked.
You’ll see your CAO number, password, and EasyPay number in a pop-up window. Read the guidelines.
“Continue with Online Application” should be clicked.
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.
Now that you can pay online and upload your supporting documentation.
pay using EasyPay.

Supporting Documents for 2026 admissions

These documents must be uploaded by any applicants for the 2026 academic year during applications.

Important Application Documents (Local Applicants)

National Senior Certificate or Statement of Results
Senior Certificate
Identity Document
Students transferring from other universities should submit an original academic record and a certificate of good conduct

International Applicants

• A valid study permit
A valid medical aid/health insurance cover
A valid passport
GCE, GCSE, IGCSE, or Cambridge School Certificate
Students holding a GCE GCSE IGCSE or the Cambridge School Certificate must have passed five approved ordinary-level subjects including the English language provided three subjects have been passed at the same examination sitting.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

National Senior Certificate with a diploma pass or N3 with a 50% pass in Mathematics and English
A minimum of 5 subjects with level 4 pass for diploma study and level 3 for Access Courses
English Home Language or First Additional Language, level 4 pass
Specific subject combination and pass level relevant to the qualification
Minimum points as per faculty requirements and as listed on the CAO handbook

MUT Contact Details

For any inquiries and additional information about the online application and registration, please contact the University through any of the following channels.

Physical Address