Apply Online to DUT For 2025-2026 Applications

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Apply Online to DUT For 2025-2026 Applications

Durban University of Technology (DUT) Applications Now Open for 2025-2026 Academic Year. The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. If you’re interested in fields like Management Sciences, Accounting & Information Technology, Arts & Design, Engineering and the Built Environment, Applied Sciences, and Health Sciences, then DUT could be a great fit for you.

The online application window officially opened on March 1, 2024, so get your applications in early!

Application Period for Durban University of Technology (DUT) 2025-2026

The application period to enroll at DUT for the 2025-2026 academic year opens on March 1, 2024, and closes on November 30, 2024. This is the official window to submit your application for processing.

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) Application Closing Dates: View the list of courses and their closing dates HERE.

Durban University of Technology (DUT) Application Fees for 2025 Admissions

The application fee for DUT in 2025 admissions depends on your citizenship status:

- South African Citizens: R250
- International Applicants: R300

Re-applying to a program after a previous rejection

In many cases, you will need to submit a new application each year if you wish to be considered for a program, even if you were not accepted previously. For instance, if you applied to Durban University of Technology (DUT) for the 2025-2026 intake but were not accepted, you would need to submit a new application for the 2026 intake through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Apply to DUT Through the Central Applications Office (CAO)

Below is how to apply to Durban University of Technology (DUT) online:

Fill out the CAO application form: Go to the CAO website at www.cao.ac.za/ and complete the online application.
Gather your documents: Make certified copies of your ID and Grade 12 certificate (or June/Trial report if applicable).
Pay the application fee: Ensure you submit the application fee along with your online form before the deadline set by the CAO.
Wait for notification: Completing the application doesn’t guarantee acceptance. DUT will notify you of their decision via email or SMS.

Apply for Up to 6 Qualifications at DUT

DUT allows students to strategically expand their options by applying for up to 6 qualifications online in a single year. For 2025 admissions, applications will be processed based on the order received through the CAO, with priority given to the first 6 choices.

What documentation must be submitted online to the Durban University of Technology (DUT)?

The documents outlined below must be uploaded during the online process:

Certified copies of your identity document
Final Grade 11 & Grade 12 certificate ( June/ Trial report if you have not written your final examination)
Students transferring from other universities should submit an original academic record and a certificate of good conduct
A valid study permit
A valid medical aid/health insurance cover
A valid passport
Proof of application fee

Durban University of Technology (DUT) Online Application Requirements

DUT online applications require an email address for important updates and confirmations. If you don’t have an email, creating a free Gmail account at https://mail.google.com/mail/ is a quick first step before applying. A cell phone number is also mandatory to ensure DUT can reach you if necessary.

Completing Your DUT Application: Uploading Supporting Documents

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) online application system will prompt you to upload supporting documents after you’ve finished filling out the application. Make sure to upload the correct document for each designated certificate code. Here’s a step-by-step guide to uploading all your outstanding documents:

Go to www.cao.ac.za, the Central Applications Office’s website.
On the Home Page, click the ‘Upload My Document’ icon.
Read the instructions to find out what you need to ‘login to upload your documents’.
Once logged in, follow the instructions to upload your documents and, if applicable, enter your examination results.
Check to ensure that you have uploaded the correct documents and entered the correct results, as needed.
When you’re ready, click the ‘Submit My Documents’ button.

How to Confirm Your Online Application Submission to DUT

After submitting your application to the Durban University of Technology (DUT), you should receive a confirmation email or SMS with details about your application. Be sure to check your junk mail folder in case the notification lands there.

DUT also offers an online application tracking system on their website. This allows you to monitor the progress of your application.

How to Apply to the University of Technology (DUT)

You can apply online by clicking here or by paper application. The following methods are available for obtaining a hard copy of the application form:

Find out from your principal and LO teacher. This application material should have reached your school by the end of March.
Handbooks and Application Forms are also available from the four universities in KZN and from the DBE District Offices.
You can also send an email to the CAO office and you will get a copy of the application form.

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