Organisation : University of Zululand
Facility : Apply for Admission
Location : KwaDlangezwa
Website : http://www.unizulu.ac.za/student-zone/apply/
Application Guideline : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/5223-unizululand.pdf
Apply for Admission :
Admission Of Prospective Students :
** Prospective students may apply for admission to an undergraduate qualification via the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Related : University of Zululand Applying For National Student Financial Aid Scheme : www.southafricain.com/1000.html
** 31 October is the closing date for applications, thereafter a late application fee will be applicable.
Application Fees :
** The CAO on-time application fee for South African residents is R150 and R300 late fee application. International Students: R300.
For additional information :
** Refer to the CAO handbook, contact the respective faculty.
Minimum Requirements For Admission :
** Application to University of Zululand requires a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as cerified by Umalusi, provided that a minimum of four recognized NSC 20-credit subjects are passed.
| NSC Achievement Scale | Achievement Scale | % |
| 7 | Outstanding | 80-100 |
| 6 | Meritorious | 70-790 |
| 5 | Substantial | 60-69 |
| 4 | Adequate | 50-59 |
| 3 | Moderate | 40-49 |
| 2 | Elementary | 30-39 |
| 1 | No Achievement | 0-29 |
** These subjects must have an NSC achievement rating of three or higher, they must also include English and must not exceed two official languages.
** Appliactions are further subject to programme or department requirements.
** Potential applicants may be required to undergo a selection interview, pass an aptitude test and/or produce a portfolio for admission.
Financial Assistance :
** The following details the various options available in terms of financial assistance for prospective students.
Loans :
** Refers to funds that are made available to a student for study purposes only and is repayable on completion or termination of studies.
** The interest rates as indicated may vary from year to year, depending on factors such as the inflation rate.
Scholarship :
** The award of a scholarship is based on outstanding academic achievement including NSC distinctions, with a minimum of five‘A’symbols or first class passes at a tertiary institution.
Bursary :
** Refers to a grant of funds that is offered as an aid to financially needy and academically deserving students.
** Bursaries, unlike loans, are not repayable.
Eligibility :
** Refers to being suitable or qualified to be chosen in terms of the requirements/criteria set by the donor, to which the student must comply in order to qualify for that specific bursary or loan
Financial need :
** Refers to the calculated financial need of the applicant and is determined by a Means Test.
** The test takes the applicants’gross family income, number of dependents and net value of assets into consideration when reviewing applications.
Student Housing :
** The Department of Student Housing provides accessible and affordable accommodation that are conducive to learning and living in a safe and healthy environment.
** Registered and returning students may apply for accommodation via the department at the KwaDlangezwa Campus.
** However, an application does not secure accommodation.
Admission To University Residence :
** Preference is given to students who do not live in close proximity or in surrounding communities to the main campus.
** Applications will also be considered on merit. Accommodation is limited and is available on a first- come, first-served basis.
Contact Address :
University of Zululand
Private Bag X1001
KWADLANGEZWA
3886