UKZN Online application requirements 2024-2025

UKZN Online application requirements 2024-2025

Explore the specific requirements for online applications to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) based on your academic level:

For Undergraduate Students:

• Academic transcripts, including Senior Certificate.
• Identification document (ID) for South African applicants or passport for international students.
• Additional documents as specified for certain programs.

For Postgraduate Students:

• Tertiary school transcripts.
• Identification document (ID) for South African applicants or passport for international students.
• Any additional documents required for the chosen postgraduate program.

For International Students:

• Non-refundable application fee (if applicable).
• Identification document (passport).
• Academic transcripts with sworn translations if not in English or Afrikaans.
• Additional documents as specified for certain programs.

Undergraduate Requirements

• 1.1 Applicants for an undergraduate degree must hold a National Senior Certificate for Degree Studies (NSC-Deg) or a Senior Certificate with endorsement.
• 1.2 Applicants for an undergraduate diploma must have a National Senior Certificate for Diploma Studies (NSC-Dip) or Senior Certificate. To learn more, follow this link.

Requirements for Postgraduate Education

• A suitable Bachelor’s degree OR admission to the status of that degree under Rule GR7(a) OR Attained the level of competence specified in Rule GR7 (b)
• Additional criteria for admission to study may be established by a School/College. College Handbooks are available at www.ukzn.ac.za.
• Some schools/colleges may accept an Advanced Diploma for entry into a Postgraduate Diploma if the HEQF (Higher Education Qualification Framework) requirements are met. To learn more, follow this link.

Students from other countries Requirements

• International applicants are chosen based on academic merit and the availability of available spaces. Non-South African school leavers must contact the South African Matriculation Board directly to determine their eligibility for admission to South African degree studies. Please contact exemptions@hesa-enrol.ac.za, call +27 (0) 12 4812487, or visit www.hesa-enrol.ac.za.

See also UKZN Application Documents.

• International applicants with two A-levels (‘A’ – ‘E’) and three O-level passes (‘A’, ‘B’, or ‘C’) or equivalent may be eligible for exemption via AEB or Cambridge exams. However, certain subject groupings are also required. Simply passing O-levels is insufficient. To learn more, follow this link.