Durban University of Technology

Last updated: March 2025

DUT Application process

Apply online at the Central Applications Office (CAO)

A prospective student who wishes to study at DUT must apply via the CAO by visiting their website at www.cao.ac.za

Please complete the CAO application form online, and attach/upload certified copies of your identity document and Final Grade 11 & Grade 12 certificate (June/ Trial report if you have not written your final examination)

How To Apply

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 2022 Career leaflets and Study Opportunities
The minimum entrance requirements for admission to the DUT for a South African applicant are as below:

For Higher Certificate programmes:

a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English.

For Diploma programmes:

a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum of achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 3 in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.

For Bachelor’s Degree programmes:

a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by the Council for General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with a minimum achievement rating of 3 for English and a minimum achievement rating of 4 in four NSC 20-credit subjects chosen from the NSC designated subject list.