• If you would like to apply for admission to a full time undergraduate programme, you must apply using the Online Application process HERE
• If you would like to apply directly to UKZN for admission as a short term full time student you may also use this FORM.
• Refugee applicants must be in possession of a valid Section 41 permit/Refugee identity document which grants you permission to study. Application procedures and application fees as for local students are applicable. Apply via CAO at www.cao.ac.za
• UKZN requires an application fee to be paid to the University of KwaZulu-Natal as follows:
Applicants from SADC countries and other countries in Africa: R490
Other international applicants: $153
| Account Holder: University of KwaZulu-Natal Bank: Standard Bank
Name of Account: UKZN Foreign Deposit
Acc. No: 053082826 Branch: Westville Branch Code: 045426 Reference: F001 11402 with applicant’s full name Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ |
The academic year at the UKZN is structured as follows:
Semester 1: February - June
Semester 2: August - December
All programmes close on the 30 June.
• For admission to semester 1 (February): Closing date 30 September
• For admission to semester 2 (August): Closing date 30 June
No late applications will be accepted from international applicants.
Note that Medical School will not consider applications from International students. A limited number of international students are admitted to Medical School in line with governmental agreements with their countries.
• Please attach certified copies of your school leaving certificate and passport.
• Attach a letter from the South African Matriculation Board stating that you meet
the requirements for degree studies in South Africa.
• Documentation must be translated if not in English.
• Proof of payment of the application fee.
• Application for admission to Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours, Masters and PhD programmes are done online, click HERE to apply.
• UKZN requires an application to be paid as follows:
• Applicants from SADC countries and other countries in Africa: R490
• Other international applicants: $153
| Account Holder: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Name of Account: UKZN Foreign Deposit Bank: Standard Bank Account Number: 053082826 Bank: Westville Branch Code: 045426 Reference: F00111402 with applicant's full name Swift Code: SB2AZAJJ |
Exchange applicants: International students who study for a semester at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and pay fees to their home institution according to the terms and conditions governed by an exchange agreement.
Study Abroad applicants: Fee paying international students pursuing one or more modules for credit (non-degree)
purposes for one or two semesters.
International School applicants: International students who study for credit (non-degree) purposes for a five-week period during June/July.
Short-term applicants: International students/visitors who participate in short-term (non-degree) academic activities for various periods of time.
Download a SHORT TERM APPLICATION FORM
• Please consult the 2023 Postgraduate Brochure and your College for information on closing dates. Closing dates may vary.
• Please attach certified copies of documentation requested to the application form.
• Proof of payment of the application fee.
For more information visit International Relations