Durban University of Technology

About DUT

Durban University of Technology was formed from the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon, and today spans several campuses across Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

DUT offers career-directed qualifications with strong applied programmes in engineering, health sciences and applied arts, aimed squarely at employability. Its fashion and applied arts programmes in particular have built a national reputation, with graduates regularly featured in South African design and fashion circles.

As one of Durban's largest higher education institutions, DUT plays a significant role in the city's creative and technical economy, with strong links to local industry for placements and graduate recruitment.

Why students choose DUT

• Nationally recognised fashion and applied arts programmes
• Strong industry links across Durban's technical sector
• Multiple campuses across Durban and Pietermaritzburg

Fields of study

• Accounting & Informatics
• Applied Sciences
• Arts & Design
• Engineering & the Built Environment
• Health Sciences
• Management Sciences

What you'll need to apply

Every South African public university sets its own admission point score and subject requirements per programme, so the details below are general guidance rather than DUT-specific rules — always confirm exact requirements on the official site before applying.

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) that meets the minimum admission point score for your chosen programme.
• Specific subject and mark requirements, which vary by faculty — competitive programmes like medicine or engineering typically set higher thresholds.
• An online application through the university's own portal, usually opening the year before you intend to start.
• Supporting documents such as certified copies of your ID and academic records, and proof of application fee payment where applicable.