How to Apply for DUT Online Application 2024/2025

We are pleased and excited to announce to you that the Durban University of Technology (DUT) online application for the 2024 academic year is now open to all interested and qualified applicants. We are not just making this announcement known but also providing various steps on how to apply online for Durban University of Technology (DUT admission. 

Gather all the necessary documents and get ready to follow the steps on our website to a successful Durban University of Technology, DUT online application. We will try as much as possible to make your application smooth and seamless. But before we proceed, remember that this application is open to all prospective undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate students. The only thing you need right now to apply for admission to the prestigious Durban University of Technology (DUT is to be eligible and ready.    

The management of the Durban University of Technology, DUT, is no stranger to technology, as they have made this application exclusively online, unlike the rigorous task of going through the paper-based application only when necessary. This is why they opened an application portal for all high school leavers and those trying to further their studies either part-time or full-time. 

Brace up and read along as we guide you through the Durban University of Technology (DUT online application procedure for the 2024–2025 Academic year.    

Further Reading:   Durban University of Technology, DUT Full Tuition & Fees   

STEPS ON HOW TO APPLY ONLINE FOR DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, DUT ADMISSION    

To use the Durban University of Technology, DUT online application feature, you must have a working internet device, a valid email address which is not shared with another Durban University of Technology, DUT applicant, your South African identity number, or, if you are an international applicant, your passport number. Kindly follow the easy steps below to apply online for Durban University of Technology, DUT (Durban University of Technology, DUT Online Application) admission:    

1. Apply Online  (How to Apply Online at DUT)

• Step 1: Please apply online via the CAO Application Portal and click on ‘Apply‘
  
• Step 2: Read the information and click on ‘Continue with Application‘
  
• Step 3: Enter your ID number and click on ‘Submit‘
  
• Step 4: Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on ‘Continue with Application‘
  
• Step 5: Start to enter ALL the details requested. Once you have entered all the requested information, click on ‘Next‘
• Step 6: Click on ‘Continue with Online Application‘
• Step 7: A pop-up window will appear with your CAO number, password and EasyPay number. Read the instructions. The same information will also be sent to the email address you have provided. This information is important in case you want to access your information at a later date.
  PLEASE NOTE: that you have not yet completed your application.
• Step 8: Click on ‘Continue with Online Application‘.
• Step 9: Follow the instructions and complete ALL the information requested, then click ‘Next‘.
• Step 10: Complete the ‘Next of Kin‘ details and click ‘Next‘.
• Step 11: Insert the school name and click on ‘Search‘. The school name will appear in a box and you must enter the year you attended that school and the year you finished attending that school.
• Step 12: Click ‘Next‘.
• Step 13: When you reach ‘Process My Application‘, click on the button.
  YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOW BEEN SUBMITTED
• Step 14: The message on your screen will display that your submission has been successful.
• Step 15: You can now pay online and/or upload your supporting documents

2. Acknowledgement of Application    

• You will receive an email confirming the online submission of your application immediately. 
• Within three working days, you should receive formal acknowledgment of your application along with your student number and log-in details.   
• Note: this acknowledgement does not mean you’ve been accepted or admitted to Durban University of Technology, UL.   

3. Upload Supporting Documents

In order to consider your application, please upload every necessary supporting documents listed below on this article. If the application is incomplete, it may be declined by the University.  

4. Selection Flow

5. Acceptance of Offer    

When we update your application, you will receive an email notification. Please monitor your email account closely for updates. You can also check your status online with the log-in credentials that we will send you after you apply. We are not permitted to disclose your application status telephonically.   

Further Reading: Track your application by visiting the DUT Application Status Page 

LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, DUT ONLINE APPLICATION    

Upload certified copies of the following in PDF format when you apply for your preferred course of study: 

• Original Senior Certificate or Statement of Results
• Original I.D. document
• If you are coming from another university, you must produce an original academic record, diploma, degree and certificate of conduct. If you require exemption of credits, you must obtain an Application for Exemption form from the relevant faculty office.
• Indemnity form
• Biographical Information Sheet
• Confirmation of Acceptance form
• Surety Form
• Residence form (if applicable)
• Study Permit (international students)
• Proof of Medical Cover (international students)
• Passport (international  students)
• Clearance Letter  from  the International Office  (international   students)
• SAQA Evaluation (where  relevant)
• Matriculation Board  Evaluation  (where relevant)

Further Readings:   Durban University of Technology, DUT Postgraduate Application Information & Guidelines   

I hope we have been able to make your DUT online application for 2023-2024 seamless and easy. The Durban University of Technology is really a place to be and we have our reasons for that. According to a statement on the University website, they always thrive to prioritise the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION ON THE DUT ONLINE APPLICATION 

1. I would like to enquire about the opening of applications to study at DUT for this year. What are the requirements to study?

• Application information for intake is available above and you can view the DUT courses and the admission requirements HERE. 

2. What is my application status?

• To check or verify your DUT Application status, log in with the student number that was assigned to you when you first applied.

3. Can I please get a quotation for studies?

• Yes, you can. Please visit the DUT tuition and Fee structure page 

4. When do applications open?

• You can start applying online from June every year. Kindly check the DUT Application deadline and dates in order not to be left out. 

5. What is the application fee?

• Online application have a handling fee of R200 for South African applicants and R750 for International Applicants. Kindly visit the DUT Application fee page for more details. 

6. When and where can I apply for DUT bursaries?

• You can go to the DUT website at: https://www.dut.ac.za/student_portal/bursaries/ for information on bursaries and funding. 

7. When are your Open Days for DUT?

• All DUT Open Days are currently virtual. This is to ensure that our stakeholders stay safe and healthy. 

8. Can I still change my course or qualification after applying?

• You can change your course if there is space in the Faculty you would like to change to and if you meet the admission requirements. You can send your request to the admission office at: info@dut.ac.za

9. How do I apply for DUT residences?

• You can apply for the residences when you apply to study at DUT by completing the online application. The options for the different residences are on the online application.  

10. Can I still qualify to study at your university if I study at another institution?

• When you apply, you still need to add your matriculation certificate with the academic record from your current institution. The Faculty will decide about admission and credits. 

11. I am having technical difficulties during the online application process; who can I contact?

• Please contact the following email for assistance: info@dut.ac.za 

12. How long does it take to get feedback after applying?

• We aim to reply as soon as possible, but we receive a large number of applications. This is also dependent on the submission of all relevant documentation and the time frame in which you apply. 

13. My ID number already exists on the system; when I want to apply online, who can I contact?

• Contact the following email address for assistance: info@dut.ac.za

14. For which courses do I qualify?

• Please visit the DUT prospectus and courses, as well as our DUT entry requirement regarding our courses and admission. 

15. I was unsuccessful in my DUT application. What does this mean?

You do not adhere to one or all of the following requirements: 

• Do not qualify for Bacclaureus (University admission) 
• Correct APS 
• Specific subject requirements for the degree 
• Capacity limitations: Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields. 

16. Can I apply with a Birth Certificate?

• No, it must be an ID. 

17. How can I update my application details?

• Prospective applicants (who have already submitted their applications) can request a change of qualification by submitting a request to the following email address: info@dut.ac.za please be sure to include your student number and contact details in the email. 

     

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