dut.ac.za Apply For Admission : Durban University of Technology

Organisation : Durban University of Technology
Facility : How To Apply For Admission
Location : Durban
Website : http://www.dut.ac.za/student_portal/student_registration/how_to/

How To Apply For Admission

Online Registration :
** Steps to follow before you can register (This information is for those first-time registering undergraduate students who have been accepted into a programme of study at DUT)

Related / Similar Service :
DUT Student Self Service Registration

Undergraduate Students :
You must have :
** Made an application through the CAO and paid the application fee
** Been accepted into the academic programme you have applied for

** Met the DUT’s minimum admission requirements (view requirements)
** Filled in the Indemnity Form Download – if you are under age (younger than 18 years of age) this form must be filled in and signed by your parent/guardian.

** Filled in the Surety Form Download – which must be completed by the individual responsible for the payment of all your fees, in compliance with the National Credit Act. The signature of the surety must be verified and stamped by a Commissioner of Oaths.

Documents to be produced :
** Original Senior Certificate or Statement of Results
** Original I.D. document

** If you are coming from another university – you must produce an original academic record / diploma / degree and certificate of conduct. If you require exemption of credits you must obtain an Application for Exemption form from the relevant Faculty Office

** Indemnity and Surety Form Download Indemnity Form / Download Suretyship Form
** Study Permit (international students)
** Passport (international students)
** SAQA Evaluation (where relevant)

First Instalment (non-residence students) :
The following first instalment is compulsory on the day of registration :
Annual students (Tuition only) :
** R3 420. This can be paid directly into the DUT Bank Account – you must use your student number as the reference (download bank details & deposit slip)
Semester students (Tuition only):
** R2 100. This can be paid directly into the DUT Bank Account – you must use your student number as the reference (download bank details & deposit slip)

2017 First Instalment (residence students) :
The following first instalment is compulsory on the day of registration :
Annual students (tuition plus residence) :
** R6 840. This can be paid directly into the DUT Bank Account – you must use your student number as the reference (download bank details & deposit slip)
Semester students (tuition plus residence) :
** R4 200. This can be paid directly into the DUT Bank Account – you must use your student number as the reference (download bank details & deposit slip)

Please note:
1. NSFAS students are required to pay their family contributions, if any, on registration as their first instalment. If the family contribution exceeds the above-mentioned amounts, the difference must be paid according to the Durban University of Technologies’ fee instalment plan.

2. In the event of the fees costing less than the first instalment requested by the University, the lesser amount will be payable on registration.

Registration Dates :
** Register on the day and in the venue advertised on the registration timetable.
** N.B. If you do not do this your place in the programme may be lost.

How to apply :
** Planning a successful career at DUT doesn’t have to be a vague dream. We help prospective students make it a reality.

** Are you having trouble deciding what career you would like to follow? We have developed a Career Decision-Making page – designed to take undecided learners through the career decision-making process in a systematic and user-friendly manner.

** We hope that the information provided will enable you to make an informed decision about applying to DUT.

To help you get the most out of the information provided, here are a few key points you should bear in mind :
** Identify the course you wish to study. Programmes offered can be found in the Department Handbooks.
** The minimum entrance requirements for admission to the DUT for a South African applicant is a Senior Certificate or a recognized equivalent qualification.
** Over and above the minimum entrance requirements, each department also sets specific entrance requirements.

With effect from 1 January 2009 the following are the entrance requirements :
** a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training provided that a minimum of 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects must be passed.

These four subjects must :
** include English with an achievement rating of 3 or better;
** not exceed 2 official languages; and

have an achievement rating of 3 or better, in accordance with the NSC levels of achievement below :
** International applicants are required to check the International Brochure for detailed information on the admission process.
** Apply online at the Central Applications Office (CAO). (A prospective student who wishes to study at the DUT must apply via the CAO.)

FAQ On DUT

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Durban University of Technology (DUT):

What is Durban University of Technology?
Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a higher education institution located in Durban, South Africa. It was established in 2002 as a merger between two other institutions of higher learning.

What are the programmes offered at DUT?
DUT offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across several faculties, including the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Design, Faculty of Accounting and Informatics, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Faculty of Management Sciences.

How can I apply to study at DUT?
Prospective students can apply online via the DUT website or in-person at the admissions office. Application forms and details on the application process are available on the DUT website.