DUT Online Applications Are Now Open | Durban University Of Technology

About DUT

With more than 33,000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is one of the leading universities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The institution operates across campuses in the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg. As a university of technology, DUT places strong emphasis on teaching and learning, with academic staff holding advanced qualifications in their respective fields.

The university was established in April 2002 through the merger of ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal. Before adopting its current name, the institution was known as the Durban Institute of Technology, similar to several other technical universities at the time.

DUT Online Applications for 2027

Online Applications for 2026 are now open

Courses

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry

Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science

Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology

Faculty of Management Sciences

Dip Management Sciences: Human Resources (p/t)

Diploma in Catering Management

Dip Management Sciences: Operations (p/t)

Faculty of Health Sciences

B Health Science: Environmental Health

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Power Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Geomatics

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies

Bachelor Built Environment: Urban and Regional Planning

Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering

Diploma in Built Environment in Construction Studies

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

How to Apply

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)