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STUDY @ UKZN

1 1UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL STUDY @ UKZN

CONTENTS

2 Great Reasons to Study at UKZN

3 A Choice of Five Campuses

4 How are Students Selected?

6 College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

8 College of Health Sciences

10 College of Humanities

13 College of Law and Management Studies

14 International Application Procedures

16 How to Apply to UKZN?

19 Rewarding Excellence

22 Financing Your Studies

23 Accommodation

24 Caring For Student Needs

22 UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL STUDY @ UKZN

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is one of four African

universities rated among the top 400 universities in the world

according to the Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU).

UKZN is ranked in the top 3% of the world’s universities. The University has a worldwide reputation for academic excellence in

teaching and research, and degrees offered have international standing. The University has formal links, exchange programmes

and collaborative teaching and research programmes with many other universities around the globe.

UKZN offers an exceptionally wide range of exciting and innovative courses that will broaden perspectives, foster a capacity for

independent critical thinking, and provide intellectual tools to develop your mind, while enhancing your career opportunities

in the local and global marketplace.

UKZN is the only University in South Africa to offer a degree in Agricultural (Bioresources) Engineering that is fully accredited by

the Engineering Council of South Africa.

The multi-million rand KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS (K-RITH) and international centre of

scientific research is located on the Medical School campus. K-RITH is a groundbreaking partnership between UKZN and the

Howard Hughes Medical Institute in the United States.

GREATREASONS TOSTUDY @ UKZN


A CHOICE OF FIVE CAMPUSES

UKZN has five campuses. The degree programme you choose determines where you study. Most campuses are close to a number of shopping centres, entertainment and recreational areas.

The Edgewood Campus is in Pinetown. It is the University’s primary site for teacher education. With easy access to the N3

highway and approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Durban, the campus offers sophisticated and attractive facilities.

The Howard College Campus is situated in Glenwood in Durban, with spectacular views of the Durban harbour. The Howard

College campus offers degree options in the fields of Engineering, Law, Humanities (including Music) and Social Sciences

(including Social Work), Nursing and Architecture.

The Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine in Umbilo, Durban, offers hands-on, problem-based, practical and relevant training

to those interested in pursuing the MBChB programme.

The Pietermaritzburg Campus is in Scottsville and offers a relaxed atmosphere with a great vibe. Pietermaritzburg is located

in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, close to numerous nature reserves and parks. It is one hour’s drive from Durban. Unique to the

Pietermaritzburg campus are the disciplines of Agriculture, Theology and Visual Arts.

The Westville Campus is in the surburb of Westville, about eight kilometres from the CBD of Durban and Pinetown. The

Westville campus offers programmes in Science, Management Studies and Health Sciences.

For more information, visit our website: www.ukzn.ac.za

General EnquiriesDurban Campus: (031) 260 1111 | Pietermaritzburg Campus: (033) 260 5111


HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTEDIt is important to note that all qualifications have a limited number of spaces available. The most qualified applicants are chosen first and selection continues until all places have been filled. It is unlikely that applicants below the minimum score published will be selected. UKZN is serious about academic excellence – demand exceeds places available, and not all applicants meeting minimum requirements will be offered places.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• A National Senior Certificate for degree studies (NSC-DEG) pass;

• A minimum of seven subjects with at least four subjects (passed at Level 4) from the designated list;

• English Home Language/First Additional Language (passed at Level 3 minimum);

• Life Orientation (passed at Level 4 minimum); and

• Degree specific subjects and specific pass marks required in those subjects plus a minimum Academic Performance Score (APS). The calculation of points are shown on the next page.


DESIGNATED NSC SUBJECTS

• Languages (official or unofficial at any level)

• Dramatic Arts

• Music

• Visual Arts

• Consumer Studies

• Business Studies

• Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD)

• Life Sciences

• Physical Sciences

• Information Technology

• Agricultural Science

• Accounting

• Economics

• Geography

• History

• Religion Studies

• Mathematics

• Mathematics Literacy

• Dance Studies

• Design

• Hospitality Studies

• Tourism

• Agricultural Management Practices

• Agricultural Technology

• Electrical Technology

• Mechanical Technology

• Computer Application Technology (CAT)

• Nautical Science

• Maritime Economics

• Equine Studies

• Civil Technology

• Sport and Exercise Science

Note that all designated subjects as well as other approved NSC subjects count towards the accumulative

Academic Performance Score (APS). Life Orientation (LO) is the only subject not scored. If more than 7

subjects were taken: add the scores for English plus Maths/Maths Literacy plus the best ratings for four

other scores, excluding LO. UKZN will recognise academic excellence by awarding eight points to a

subject with a performance Level of 90-100%.

Please see calculation of APS below:

UKZN POINTS TABLE

NSC LevelsUKZN’s POINTS RATING FOR (APS)

Admissions Point Score

ADJUSTED PERCENTAGES

FOR APS

8 90% to 100%

7 7 80% to 89%

6 6 70% to 79%

5 5 60% to 69%

4 4 50% to 59%

3 3 40% to 49%

2 2 30% to 39%

1 1 0% to 29%

These represent the minimum requirements as gazetted by the DoHET. Students are advised that each College sets

additional admission subject and points requirements for admission. Prospective students are advised to make

themselves aware of the respective College admission requirements.


COLLEGE OF

AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCETo compete with the best and to meet the challenges of the 21st century, South Africa needs highly skilled professionals in the areas of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. These disciples touch every aspect of human life and drive the modern word.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE

Programme Name CAO Code Entry Requirements APS Range Duration

B Sc Eng: Agricultural KN-P-BEA

NSC-Deg with Maths, Phys Sci 6, Engl, LO 4 and three

other subjects with at least two from the designated list

Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering will

consider choice 1 applicants only)

48-33 4 yrs

B Sc Eng: Chemical KN-H-BEC

B Sc Eng: Civil KN-H-BEV

KN-P-BEV

B Sc Eng: ComputerKN-H-BEK

KN-P-BEK

B Sc Eng: ElectricalKN-H-BEE

KN-P-BEE

B Sc Eng: ElectronicKN-H-BEF

KN-P-BEF

B Sc Eng: MechanicalKN-H-BEM

KN-P-BEM

B Sc Land Surveying KN-H-BSL

B Agric (Extension and Rural Resource Management) KN-P-BACNSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths and Agric Sci or Life Sci or Phys

Sci 448-28 3 yrs

B Sc. Agric. Agricultural Economics KN-P-SAENSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths and Agric Sci or Econ or

Life Sci or Phys Sci 448-28

4 yrs

B Agricultural Management KN-P-BAQ 3 yrs

B Sc Agric. Agricul tural Plant Sciences KN-P-SAPNSC-Deg with Maths and Engl, LO and Agric Sci or Life Sci

or Phys Sci 448-28 4 yrsB Sc Agric KN-P-BSA

B Sc Agric. Agribusiness KN-P-BSB


COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE


B Sc Agric. Animal and Poultry Science KN-P-SAA

NSC-Deg with Maths, Engl, LO and Agric Sci or Life Sci or

Phys Sci 448-28

4 yrsB Sc Agric. Plant Pathology KN-P-BSP

B Sc Agric. Soil Science KN-P-BSI 4 yrs

B Sc Stream (LES) Life and Earth SciencesKN-P-BS2

KN-W-BS23 yrs

B Sc Stream M (Mathematics) KN-P-BS3

KN-W-BS3

NSC-Deg with Maths 5, Eng & LO 4 and Agric Sci or Life Sci

or Phys Sci 448-30 3 yrs

B Sc Applied Chemistry KN-W-BSRNSC-Deg with Maths, Engl, LO and Agric Sci or Life Sci or

Phys Sci 4

48-28

3 yrs

B Sc Biological SciencesKN-P-BSN

KN-W-BSN NSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths and Agric Sci or Life Sci or

Phys Sci 43 yrs

B Sc Chemistry and Chemical Technology KN-P-SIK

B Sc Computer Science and Inform ation TechnologyKN-P-BSU

KN-W-BSU

NSC-Deg with Maths 5, Engl, LO and Agric Sci or Life Sci

or Phys Sci 448-30 3 yrs

B Sc Crop and Horticultural Science KN-P-SIH

NSC-Deg with Engl, LO, Maths and Agric Sci or Life Sci or

Phys Sci 448-28

3 yrs

B Sc Environmental ScienceKN-P-BSS

KN-W-BSS

B Sc Environmental Science (Grassland Science) KN-P-BES

B Sc Environmental and Earth Science KN-P-EES

B Sc Geological Science KN-W-BSG

B Sc Industrial and Applied Biotechnology KN-P-SII

B Sc Marine Biology KN-W-BSM

BSc Dietetics and Human Nutrition KN-P-BSD

4 yrsB Sc Augmented Programme

KN-P-BS4

KN-W-BS4

NSC-Deg with Engl, LO 4, Maths and Agric Sci or Life Sci

or Phys Sci 348-26

BSc Engineering Augmented KN-H-UNT NSC-Deg with Engl, LO 4, Maths and Phys Sci 4 N/A 5 yrs

Please refer to UKZN Undergraduate Prospectus for more information. For Engineering, all programmes must be completed at Howard College from second year onwards with the exception of Agricultural Engineering.


COLLEGE OF

HEALTH SCIENCESRecognised as a Centre of Excellence in health professional education, research and community programmes, the College of Health Sciences provides a unified and holistic approach to research-led teaching and evidence-based best practice at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels across three campuses.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES


B Audiology KN-W-BPA NSC Deg with Engl, LO 4, Maths 3 and Life Sci or Phys

Sci 3 (Choices 1-3 only)48-30 4 yrs

B Speech-Language Therapy KN-W-BPB NSC Deg with Engl, LO 4, Maths 3 and Life Sci or Phys


B Dental Therapy KN-W-BDT NSC Deg with Engl, LO 4, Life Sci and Maths 3

(Choices 1-3 only)48-30 3 yrs

B Medical Science: Anatomy KN-W-MBS NSC Deg with Engl, LO, Life Sci, Maths and Phys Sci 4

(Choices 1, 2 and 3 will be prioritised)48-30 3 yrs

B Medical Science: Physiology KN-W-SBF NSC Deg with Engl, LO, Maths, Life Sci and Phys Sci 4

(Choices 1, 2 and 3 will be prioritised)48-30 3 yrs

B Medicine and Surgery KN-M-MBCNSC Deg with Maths, Phys Sci, Life Sci, Engl at Level 5,

LO 4 and an aggregate of 65% 6 yrs

B Nursing KN-H-BN1 NSC Deg with Engl, LO 4, Life Sciences 4 and Maths/

Maths Lit 3 (Choice 1 only)48-30 4 yrs

B Occupational Therapy KN-W-BOT NSC Deg with Engl, LO 4, Maths 3 and Life Sci or Phys


B Optometry KN-W-BOP NSC Deg with Engl, LO, Maths 4 and Life Sci or Phys Sci

4 (Choices 1-3 only)48-33 4 yrs

B Oral Hygiene KN-W-BONNSC Deg with Engl, LO 4, Life Sci and Maths 3

(Choices 1-3 only)48-30 3 yrs

B Pharmacy KN-W-BPR NSC Deg with Engl, Life Sci, LO, Maths and Phys Sci 4

(Choices 1 - 3 only)48-33 4 yrs

B Physiotherapy KN-W-BPH NSC Deg with Engl, LO, Maths, Life Sci and Phys Sci 4

(Choices 1 -3 only)48-30 4 yrs

B Sport Science KN-W-BRT NSC Deg with Engl, LO 4 and Maths/Maths Lit 3 48-30 3 yrs

Please refer to UKZN Undergraduate Prospectus for more information.



COLLEGE OF

HUMANITIESThe College of Humanities, the largest of UKZN’s four Colleges, is the home of critical thinking, social commentary and robust intellectual debate. The College of Humanities represents a significant repository on the continent, playing a critical role in the enhancement and promotion of arts, culture, social sciences and education.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES


B Ed (Foundation Phase) KN-E-BFPNSC Deg with Engl, LO 4, isiZulu 4, and two subjects at

level 348-28 4 yrs

B Ed (Intermediate Phase) KN-E-BIS

NSC Deg with English, LO 4 and Level 5 in any two of

Maths, Dramatic Arts, Geography, History, or Maths

Lit, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Physical

Sciences

48-28 4 yrs

B Ed (Senior Phase/Further Education & Training) KN-E-FETNSC Deg with English, LO 4, IsiZulu and Level 5 in any two

of Maths, Dramatic Arts, Geography, History, Accounting,

Information Technology, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences48-30 4 yrs

BA (General Studies)KN-H-BA2

KN-P-BA2NSC-Deg with Engl, LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons

Stud, Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci,

Maths/Maths Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang

HL/FAL 5. Auditions required for music programmes

48-28

3 yrs

BA Cultural & Heritage Tourism KN-H-ABT

48-28BA Music KN-H-BAM

BA Music & Drama Performance KH-H-BAP

B Soc Sc (General Studies)KN-H-SO2

KN-P-SO2NSC-Deg with Engl, LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons



HL/FAL 5. Auditions required for music programmes

48-28B Soc Sc Geography & Environmental

Management

KN-H-SGE

KN-P-SGE

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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES


Humanities Extended Curriculum Programme KN-H-SO4

KN-P-SO4NSC-Deg with Engl and LO 4 20/27 4 yrs

B Music KN-H-BM1

NSC-Deg with Engl, LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud,

Dram Arts, Econ, Geog, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/Maths

Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5 and

audition

48-28 4 yrs

Diploma Jazz and Popular Music KN-H-DMJ

NSC-Dip with Engl and three subjects and audition - 3 yrsDiploma Music Performance or African Music & Dance

or Opera or Choral Studies KN-H-DMP

B Architectural Studies KN-H-BAR

NSC-Deg with Maths 5, Eng, LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud,

Cons Stud, Drama Arts, Econ, Geo, His, Info Tech, Life

Sci, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5.

Deserving applicants will be requested to submit a

portfolio of creative work, write an essay and complete

a questionnaire

48-30 3 yrs

B Social Work KN-H-BSX

NSC-Deg with Eng, LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons Stud,

Drama Arts, Econ, Geo, Hist, Info Tech, Life Sci, Maths/Maths

Lit, Music, Religion Stud, Vis Arts, any lang HL/FAL 5

48-28 4 yrs

BA Philosophy, Politics and LawKN-H-ABP

KN-P-ABP

NSC-Deg with Engl, LO 4 and one of: Bus Stud, Cons



HL/FAL 5

48-30

3 yrsBA International Studies KN-P-ABI

48-28BA Visual Art KN-P-AAV

B Soc Sc Government, Business and Ethics KN-P-SOG

B Theology KN-P-BTH

Music Foundation Programme KN-H-MFP

NSC with Engl (HL or FAL), LO Level 3 and Audition. This

is not an access programme and does not lead to degree

studies

1 yr



DEGREE SELECTIONBACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

a) Students for the general studies Bachelor of Arts must select at least one major from List A below. The other major may be

selected from List A, List B or List C below.

b) Students for the general studies Bachelor of Social Science must select one major from List B below. The other major may

be selected from List A, List B, or List C below.

c) Only one major may be selected from List C.

List A: BA Majors*

Applied Language Studies Fine Art Media and Cultural Studies

Art History French Music

Biblical Studies Greek Philosophy

Classical Civilisation History Political Science

Cultural and Heritage Tourism IsiZulu Theology

Drama and Performance Studies Latin Translation Studies

English Studies Religion Digital Arts

Ethics Studies Linguistics

List B: BSocSc Majors*

Anthropology Industrial, Organisational and Labour Studies

Community Development Industrial Psychology

Criminology Media and Cultural Studies

Economic History & Development Studies Philosophy

Education and Development Political Science

Ethics Studies Psychology

Geography Sociology

History Theology

List C: Majors from other Colleges accepted for the BA and/or BSocSc*

Computer Science Management

Economics Marketing

Human Resource Management Mathematics

Information Systems & Technology Statistics

Legal Studies

* Some of these majors are available on only one of the two campuses.


COLLEGE OF

LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIESThe College of Law and Management Studies is one of the largest professionally driven Colleges at UKZN. It offers a wide range of undergraduate qualifications under Law and Management Studies ideal for a professional career in the world of law, commerce and industry.

COLLEGE OF LAW AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES


Bachelor of Commerce in AccountingKN-P-BCN

KN-W-BCNNSC Deg with Maths 5, Engl and LO 4 48-32 3 yrs

Bachelor of Commerce Extended Curriculum

(Accounting)

KN-P-BCO

KN-W-BCONSC Deg with Engl, LO and Maths 4 48-28 4 yrs

Bachelor of Administration KN-W-BAD

NSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 3

48-28

3 yrsBachelor of Business Administration (evening

classes)

KN-P-BBA

KN-W-BBA48-26

Bachelor of Business Science KN-W-BBS NSC Deg with Maths 6, Engl and LO 4 48-33 4 yrs

Bachelor of Commerce (General)

Students are expected to have two majors and they can

be a combination of the following:

Marketing Management, Supply Chain Management,

Information Systems and Technology, Human Resources

Management, Management, Finance, Economics, Public

Administration

KN-P-BC1

KN-W-BC1NSC Deg with Engl, LO and Maths 4 48-30 3 yrs

Bachelor of Commerce Extended Curriculum

(General)

KN-P-BCG

KN-W-BCGNSC Deg with Engl and LO 4 and Maths 3 48-26 4 yrs

Bachelor of LawsKN-H-BL1

KN-P-BL1 NSC Deg with Engl HL 5/FAL 6 and Maths 3/Maths Lit 5

and LO 448-32

4 yrs

Bachelor of Laws (part-time)KN-H-BLZ

KN-P-BLZ6 yrs



INTERNATIONAL

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

UNDERGRADUATEFULL-TIME STUDIES

If you would like to apply for admission to a full time undergraduate programme, you must apply on the UKZN Undergraduate

application form. A non-refundable application fee is payable to UKZN. Enclose proof of payment as well as all documents

requested on submission of your application. Take care to ensure that your application reaches us before the closing date.

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 the Central

Applications Office. For more information, please contact: +27(0)31 268 4444 or log onto www.cao.ac.za. International

students are required to pay the full tuition fees before they register.

UNDERGRADUATEInternational applicants are subject to a selection procedure based on academic merit and the number of spaces available.

Applicants with non - South African school leaving certificates must contact the Higher Education South Africa (HESA) directly

to determine if they qualify for admission to degree studies in South Africa.

For more information, please contact the Higher Education South Africa (HESA):

+27(0)12 481 2913/2865/2924

Consult: http://www.hesa.org.za

write to: [email protected]

International applicants may qualify for exemption through AEB or Cambridge examinations if they have appropriate A-level,

AS-level, IB or equivalent. However, certain subject groupings are also required. O-levels only are not sufficient. Please refer to

the hesa-enrol site to refer to your country: http://www.hesa-enrol.ac.za

Please note that programmes may have subject, level and minimum performance requirements for admission to their

programmes.

Consult the entrance requirement tabulations information on subject requirements. Please ensure that you have your original

documents available at registration and arrange for official translations where applicable. A HESA evaluation is compulsory.

SAQA is not acceptable.


How to obtain a UKZN Undergraduate Application Form

Download an application form for Undergraduate (Local & International) at www.ukzn.ac.za under Applications; or

Contact UKZN on +27 (0) 31-260 2212/ 1084 or +27 (0) 33 260 5212 to request an applications form and a copy of the

Undergraduate Prospectus; or

Write to [email protected] to request application material.

Application Fee

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: R470

Other international applicants: $146 (US Dollars)

Closing Dates

The academic year at UKZN is structured as follows:

Semester 1: February - June

Semester 2: August - December

For admission to semester 1 (February) 2021: Closing date 30 September 2020

For admission to semester 2 (August) 2021: Closing date 30 April 2020

No late applications will be accepted from international applicants.

Note that Medical School will consider a limited number of applications from International candidates viz., from Lesotho, in line with

SADC agreement. These applicants need to apply through their Department of Health, and not directly to UKZN. Medical School no

longer accepts students from Mauritius.

No other international applications will be considered.

Semester 2 applications are made directly to UKZN. Applications for second semester will only be considered if spaces are

available after semester one registration has been finalised.

Semester 2 applications will only be allowed for programmes not requiring semester 1 credits for entry into semester 2.

Not all programmes allow semester 2 entry.

Confirm with UKZN after February 2020.


HOW TO APPLY TO UKZNHOW DOES IT WORK?The CAO application form allows an applicant to apply to more than one institution and allows up to six choices on the same application form.

STEP 1:Consult the CAO handbook that provides listings of qualifications available at the different institutions.

STEP 2:Have a look through the various courses offered and choose a programme that interests you and for which you may qualify. Pay

attention to closing dates for qualifications.

STEP 3:Find the programme code that is linked to the qualification that you have chosen. This code needs to be entered on the

application form.

STEP 4:Use this programme code when completing the CAO form, which is available from the CAO, the CAO website, the University’s

Application and Information Office at Howard College, or the Student Academic Administration Offices at Edgewood, Howard

College, Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses.


APPLICATION FEE

The CAO application fee for 2020 is R250.

There are a number of ways to pay the application fee:

By payment at any EasyPay facility using your application number and EasyPay number on the CAO form.

By direct deposit at any branch of Absa Bank or via the Internet. Applicants must use the deposit slip or banking

details provided on the CAO application form, either by cheque or postal order direct to the CAO on submission of the

completed application form. The cheque or postal order must be made out to the Central Applications Office and the

cheque must be crossed.

No cash payments are accepted.

A late application fee of R470 is charged by the CAO after 1 November. Not all programmes at UKZN will accept late

applications. Application fees are non-refundable.

CLOSING DATES

COLLEGE CLOSING DATE

College of Agriculture, Engineering & Science

Applications for all qualifications 30 September

College of Health Sciences

Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine 30 June (no late applications accepted)

Health Sciences (including Nursing) 30 September (no late applications accepted)

College of Humanities


College of Law and Management Studies


Applications received after these dates will be considered as late applications by UKZN.

To obtain a CAO form and CAO handbook, you may:

Contact the CAO on 031 268 4444. To request a CAO form, write to: [email protected];

Apply online, by completing the online application form on the website: www.cao.ac.za (NB: Preferred option)

Write to [email protected] to contact UKZN directly regarding application processes; or

Contact UKZN on 031 260 2212/7877/7577/2238/2011 or 033 260 5212/5214 for a current prospectus to be posted to you.


ADMISSION CONTACT DETAILS

COLLEGE CONTACT DETAILS

College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

Howard College 031 260 8038/7873/1220 ([email protected])

Pietermaritzburg 033 260 5420/5195/6116/5618 ([email protected])

Westville 031 260 7434/7979/7146/3302/8047 ([email protected])


Howard College 031 260 2203 ([email protected])

Medical campus 031 260 4795/4377 ([email protected])

Westville 031 260 7950 ([email protected] or [email protected])


Edgewood 031 260 2610/3465 ([email protected] or [email protected])

Howard College 031 260 2032/2094 ([email protected] or [email protected])

Pietermaritzburg 033 260 5248/5023 ([email protected] or [email protected])


Howard College (Full Time Admissions) 031 260 2151 ([email protected])

Howard College (PartTime Admissions) 031 260 2152 ([email protected])

Pietermaritzburg 033 260 6207/5014 ([email protected])

Westville 031 260 2216 ([email protected])


REWARDING EXCELLENCESCHOLARSHIPS AND MERIT AWARDS 2020INTRODUCTION

Scholarships and Merit Awards are offered to the top Grade 12’s intending to study at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).

The Grade 12 Merit Awards are awarded on receipt of the Senior Certificate symbols from the Department of Basic Education

and no separate application for the scholarship is necessary (you must apply and be offered a place for study at UKZN through

the Central Applications Office (CAO) in order to qualify). This does not apply to any individual who has studied beyond Grade

12 before coming to the University of KwaZulu-Natal and/or is not intending to do so within two years of the applicant’s Senior

Certificate date. (Subject to annual review) Please note that recipients can only qualify for one scholarship per academic year.

PRESTIGE ENTRANT SCHOLARSHIPSPIUS LANGA SCHOLARSHIP (PRESTIGE ENTRANT SCHOLARSHIP)

R50,000 to matriculants from schools writing the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations and ranked in the top ten in

each of the nine provinces, and to learners from Independent Examination Board (IEB) schools in KZN who are ranked in the top

50 nationally in the IEB final matriculation examinations.

Renewal/Retention of Pius Langa Scholarship

Entrant prestige awards of R50,000 may be retained into the next year of undergraduate study if the recipient scores at least

80% on a weighted average basis on a normal full-year subject load.


FRENE GINWALA SCHOLARSHIP (PRESTIGE ENTRANT EQUITY SCHOLARSHIP)

The top 10 African female entrants who register at the University of KwaZulu-Natal are awarded R20,000.

Renewal/Retention of Frene Ginwala Scholarship

Entrant prestige equity awards of R20,000 may be retained into the next year of undergraduate study if the recipient scores at

least 70% on a weighted average basis on a normal full-year subject load.

ENTRANT MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTMerit Scholarships of R25, 000 are available to top achievers with Level 7 or higher NSC results in at least six academic subjects

excluding Life Orientation and Mathematics Literacy.

Merit Scholarships of R20, 000 are available to top achievers with Level 7 or higher NSC results in at least five academic subjects

excluding Life Orientation and Mathematics Literacy.

Entrant awards are not available to learners who join the University of KwaZulu-Natal from other institutions of higher learning.

Renewal/Retention of entrant awards

Entrant merit awards may be retained into the next year of undergraduate study at R25,000 if the recipient scores at least 80%

on a weighted average basis on a normal full-year subject load (dependent on degree and College requirements).

NB: All Entrant awards may not be carried forward into postgraduate study.

PRESTIGE SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPSLearners must have played sport at National or Provincial level in the year immediately before registration with the institution;

the scholarship is intended to cover tuition costs. A number of scholarships are awarded and the renewals are based on

satisfactory academic performance.

Closing date for the Sports scholarship application is 31 October.


Further information on application procedures can be obtained from:

UKZN FINANCIAL AID ADVISORS

COLLEGE CONTACT DETAILS

College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science

Howard College 031 260 7064/1502

Pietermaritzburg 033 260 5837/6145

Westville 031 260 8779/1488


Howard College 031 260 2568

Medical Campus 031 260 4359/4021

Westville 031 260 7889


Howard College 031 260 3258/2110/2912/2231


Edgewood 031 260 3603/3757



Pietermaritzburg 033 260 5757

Westville 031 260 7839/ 8044 ([email protected] or [email protected])

To access the latest information on scholarships, please visit our website http://studentfunding.ukzn.ac.za

Call Centre for Scholarship Enquiries

Tel: 031 260 8743Email: [email protected]


FINANCING YOUR STUDIESTO ALL FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

All students who will register at public universities/TVET colleges for the first time in the new academic year and need financial

support can now apply directly to NSFAS for financial assistance.

To apply on the NSFAS website, you will be required to register first to create your personal online account, and then proceed to fill in

and submit the application form online. Late applications will not be accepted. You may need about 30 minutes to complete this online

process, and must also have scanned copies of the following required attachments:

Matric Certificate;

Identity Document/birth certificate;

last academic results; and

proof of parent’s income (if parent/s is/are employed), etc.

For a full list of the required supporting documents needed to complete your application, please refer to the NSFAS website:

http://www.nsfas.org.za/content/checklist.html

PLEASE NOTE: In order for your application to be processed, please ensure that you complete all sections of the application

form and attach all supporting documents. You must write your ID number on every page of all of your supporting documents

in order for your application to be processed. NSFAS will not be able to process applications without an ID number. NSFAS

Online Application: Closing Date 30th November preceding the new academic year.

Sponsored students must submit their confirmation of funding to the Financial Aid Advisor on the campus where they will be

registering – in order to get financial clearance to proceed with academic and/or residence registration.


ACCOMMODATIONThere are on-campus and off-campus residences but accommodation is limited. Allocation of rooms is based on need, academic potential, ability to pay and distance from home.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to allocate rooms to all applicants and you may therefore have to find yourself accommodation

off-campus.

APPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENCES Local first-year applicants must apply for admission to University residence on the Central Applications Office (CAO form). No

separate application is required. Successful applicants are placed where accommodation is available.

If accommodation is awarded, you will be required to pay a residence deposit of R2 750 before a room will be allocated. This amount

is required in addition to the R3 750 to be paid before registration.

RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION FEES Annual residence fees for first-time students are set at approximately R26 073 per year for a standard room and R28 518 for a

large room. Please note that these are the approximate fees for 2017 and are subject to change in 2018.

For more information, please contact:

Campus Contact Details

Edgewood 031 260 3611/2118

Howard College and Medical School 031 260 2793/2182


Westville 031 260 8070/8040


CARING FOR STUDENTS’ NEEDS

The University’s approach is to provide for the needs of all students in a holistic way. Student counselling, career assessment, and degree planning assistance are available, but it is up to students to avail themselves of these opportunities. Health clinics, support groups and employment programmes form an integral part of the caring campus environment.

All counselling services are strictly confidential.

For more information, contact:


Edgewood 031 260 3252


Medical School 031 260 4506



STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESThe University is committed to responding to the needs of students with disabilities. The Disability Support Unit, in collaboration

with Schools, is responsible for developing and facilitating a wide range of services for students with a diverse range of needs,

e.g. academic support, accommodation, finance, access, etc. Please indicate on the CAO application form that you have special

needs to enable us to assist you.

It is recommended that applicants with special needs contact the relevant campus coordinator:


Edgewood 031 260 3665

Howard College 031 260 3070/3140



Please refer to the UKZN Undergraduate Prospectus for more information.

Disclaimer:

The University reserves the right to make changes/adjustments to some of the entry requirements or discontinue

the programme as it sees fit. Please contact the relevant College or the Applications and Information Office if

in doubt. The admission requirements stated are minimum requirements and achievement of these minimum

requirements does not guarantee that the applicant will be offered a place. This document is intended to serve as a

guideline. All information was updated at the time of publication.

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