DUT Online Application 2026 Closing Date
DUT Online Application 2026 Closing Date
Durban University of Technology has announced the application deadlines for the 2026 academic year, including both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. With limited spots available, it is highly recommended that prospective students apply within the specified timeframe. Early application is advised, as several courses have different closing dates from the general deadline.
The DUT online application portal, which opened on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, will close at varying dates depending on the chosen program. Applicants should act quickly, as popular courses may fill up fast. Given DUT’s strong reputation and competitive admissions process, students are encouraged to apply immediately after completing high school or Grade 12.
When to Apply for Admission at DUT for 2026
Prospective students intending to enroll in a course at Durban University of Technology should carefully review the provided list of application dates and deadlines for the 2026 academic year. It is important to note that late applications will only be considered if space remains in certain programs, so applicants should not rely on this possibility.
Durban University of Technology officially opened its application window on April 1, 2025. Students are encouraged to submit their applications by the following deadlines:
Applications submitted after the official deadline will be considered late and will not be accepted. Please refer to the following deadlines:
- Chiropractic: Deadline for application – 15th August 2025
- Drama
- Language Practice
- Child and Youth Care
- Clinical Technology
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Technology
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Radiography
- Somatology
Deadline for applications – 30th September 2025 - Accounting
- Business and Information Management
- Management Accounting
- Information and Communications Technology
- Internal Auditing
- Library and Information Studies
- Taxation
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Food Science and Technology
- Applied Sciences
- Nautical Studies (Sea-going)
- Shipping Logistics (Shore-based)
- Education
- Fashion Design
- Fine Art
- Visual Communication Design
- Interior Design
- Jewellery Design and Manufacture
- Commercial Photography
- Screen Arts and Technology
- Built Environment in Architecture
- Built Environment in Construction Studies
- Built Environment in Geomatics
- Built Environment in Urban and Regional Planning
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Pulp and Paper
- Environmental Health
- Homoeopathy
- Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics
- Business Administration
- Business Law
- Legal Aspects of Business
- Catering Management
- Culinary Skills
- Ecotourism Management
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Public Administration
- Public Relations and Communication
- Retail Management
- Tourism
Deadline for applications – 30th October 2025 - Clothing Management
- Consumer Sciences in Food and Nutrition
- Sports Science and Management
- Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping
- Textile Technology
- Journalism
- Emergency Medical Care
Deadline for applications – 30th November 2025
Required Documents for DUT 2026 Applications (When to Submit)
The following documents must be submitted to Durban University of Technology as soon as possible before the application deadline. If any required documents are missing, you must upload them within the application period to avoid jeopardizing your admission.
- 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
Uploading Online Documents Instructions
- Each document must be scanned, saved and uploaded individually against each uploading Certificate code as indicated
- All documents should be scanned in any of the following file types: tiff, pdf, jpg or gif
- The maximum scanned file size is 5MB each.
Read Also: DUT 2026 Application Guide: How to Apply
How to Apply for DUT 2026
Durban University of Technology encourages both new and returning students to apply online at www.cao.ac.za, with an application fee of R300 for international applicants and R250 for domestic applicants. For those who prefer to apply manually, applicants can download and complete the form, then submit it along with the applicable fee at any of the campus locations. Manual applications will also be accepted by post or email.
Contact Durban University of Technology
For more information, contact Durban University of Technology
- Postal Address: P O Box 1334, Durban 4000
- Telephone Number: 031 373 2000 (DBN) / 033 845 8800 (PMB)
- Email Address: info@dut.ac.za
For more information, visit the official website here.
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