DUT is Still Open for 2026 Applications(closing date: 30 November 2025)
By Thabo
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Oct 10, 2025
Durban University of Technology (DUT) applications for the 2026 academic year are still open. Closing date: 30 November 2025. Prospective students are Encouraged to apply early to secure their place.
Durban University of Technology (DUT) is Still Open for 2026 Applications
About Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading University of Technology in South Africa with over 34 400 students. DUT offers excellent, high quality and market-relevant academic programmes across six faculties. Tracing its roots back to 1907, DUT is a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus University that operates on five campuses in the vibrant port city of Durban and on two campuses in the provincial capital city of Pietermaritzburg.
DUT prioritises the quality of teaching and learning, research and innovation whilst also offering outstanding opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students across multiple disciplines.
Courses still Available at DUT for 2026 Applications and their Admission Requirements
Faculty: Health Sciences
Academic Programme
| English 1st Language
| English Add. Language
| Maths
| Maths Literacy
| Additional Language
| Compulsory Subjects
| 20 Credit Subject
| Career Options
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| Biomedical Technology | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | - | LS Physical Science 4 | One 20 credit subject (not more than one language), 3 | The qualifying learner will be able to organise and perform laboratory operations in Clinical Diagnostic laboratories and related fields in compliance with statutory requirements for ethics, safety and quality assurance. Supervisory management and research skills are developed. Individuals who want to become registered Medical Technologists will work in Africa (HPCSA), they may work in government, private and research health care laboratories. To practice independent as a Medical Technologist, two (2) years post-registration experience is required. Unregistered Biomedical Technologists may work. |
| Child & Youth Development | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | Life Orientation, 4 | Three 20 credit subjects (not more than one language), 3 | At present, the areas in which learners and graduates work include the following: residential child and youth care/treatment centers, state facilities, Child Protection Unit, hospitals caring for abandoned children, etc. |
| Chiropractic | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | - | L/O LS Physical Science 4 | Two 20 credit subjects, only one of the two may be a language, 3 | Most of the newly qualified chiropractors will go into private practice on their own or into partnership with existing practitioners. |
| Clinical Technology | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | - | L/S Physical Science 4 | One at 3 | Assistant Clinical Technologist. Will be able to assist the Anaesthetic Technologist (Critical Care/Pulmonology), Neurophysiologists, Neurophysiologists, Cardiovascular Technologist (Cardiology/Cardiovascular Perfusion), Reproductive biologists or other health care providers in limited clinical procedures including administrative duties. |
| Dental Assisting | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | - | L/S Physical Science 3 | One at 3, not a language | Dental assistants in private practice, in the public hospital as well as in the medical division of the defence force, medical aid companies, state health services or a dentist. |
| Dental Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | - | L/S Physical Science 3 | Two at 3 (not more than one language) | Denturist. |
| Emergency Medical Care | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | Life Sciences Physical Science 4 | One at 3 | Employment opportunities exist in private and public emergency medical services, fire departments, the military and a range of support industries. |
| Environmental Health | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | Physical 4 or Two at 4 (not more than one language) | Two at 4 (not more than one language) | Popular employers are private companies, municipal health departments, state health, para-statals and provincial and national Government departments. Others include large food manufacturers, industries, mines, and some hotel groups and environmental consultancies. |
| Homoeopathy | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | L/O 4 | Two at 4 (not more than one language) | Private sector as a private practitioner in the industrial sector within multi-disciplinary and hospital-related environments. |
| Nursing Science | 3 | 4 | 4 | - | - | L/S, Sciences 4 | Two at 4, only one may be a language | The four-year Bachelor of Technology in Nursing Science degree qualifies you as a general nurse and midwife (community psychiatry) and opens opportunities for working as a general nurse in any clinical setting. Further career prospects are to continue post-graduates studies, specialising in clinical nursing management or academia. |
| Radiography | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | - | L/S, Physical 3 and L/O 4 | Any other two 20 credit subjects, both not language | Work may be sought in state, provincial and private institutions as well as in most countries abroad. |
| Somatology | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | L/S 4 | One 20 at 3 | Owning, running or working in a salon, clinic or health hydro and international and national shipping liners, game lodges and wellness centres, exercise as well as advising clients on nutritionally balanced eating programmes. Marketing and training positions are also available in national and international cosmetic companies, and equipment houses and retail outlets. |
Faculty: Management Sciences
Academic Programme
| English 1st Language
| English Add. Language
| Maths
| Maths Literacy
| Additional Language
| Compulsory Subjects
| 20 Credit Subject
| Career Options
|
| Catering Management | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | Accounting 4 | Two 4 from: Consumer Studies, Business Studies Economics, Tourism | Executive Chef, Manager, Kitchen, Travel world wide and find employment. |
| Ecotourism Management | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | L/S and Life Sciences 3 | One at 3 | Various levels of field guide, ecotourism guides or interpreters, ecotourism operators, including small business operators, ecotourism consultants/farmers/developers, and ecotourism managers, resorts, reserve owners and natural resources. |
| Hospitality Management | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | Accounting or Business Studies or Consumer Studies or Tourism at level 3 or L/O 3 | Two at 4 (not more than one language) | Hospitality Management will provide you with the foundation to become a departmental manager in a hotel or other food and beverage outlet, and eventually a general manager, should this be in keeping with your potential. |
| Human Resource Management | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | L/O 3 | Two at 3 (not more than one language) | Personnel Officer areas to specialise in Personnel Management, Industrial Relations. |
| Management | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | Accounting 3 | Two at 3 (not more than one language) | Entrepreneur, General Manager, Retail Banking, Wholesale and Retail Management, Financial Management, Administration, Government Services, Education Management, Hospital Administration. |
| Marketing | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | - | - | Two at 3 (not more than one language) | Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Consultant, Advertising Manager, Researcher. |
| Operations Management | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | - | - | Two at 3 (not more than one language) | Operations Manager, Work-Study Officer, Quality Controller, Materials Manager, Production Foreman, Quality Consultant. |
| Public Management | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | Two at 3 and 4 (not more than one language) | Administrative Officer, administrative assistant, Project Manager, Manager (Human Resource or Supply Chain), Divisional Head, Assistant director. |
| Public Relations Management | 4 | 4 | - | 4 | - | - | Two at 3 (not more than one language) | Public Relations Practitioner, Media Officer, Events Manager, Communications Officer, Promotion Officer, Industrial Journalist, Strategist, Fund Raiser. |
| Real Estate and Business Management | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | - | Two at 3 (not more than one language) | Store Manager, Buyer, Merchandiser, Retail Executive. |
| Tourism Management | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | - | Accounting 4 | Two at 4 (not more than one language) | Travel Retailer, Tour Operator, Tour Guide, Tourism Promoter, Tourism Educator, Research and Enterprise. |
How to Apply to DUT for the 2026 Applications
All applications to DUT are processed through the Central Applications Office (CAO).
To apply:
- Contact the CAO on 031 268 4444
- Request a form via email: [email protected]
- Apply online at www.cao.ac.za
- Email [email protected] for application guidance
Supporting Documents Needed
- Certified copy of ID or passport
- Latest school results or qualifications
- Proof of residence
- Proof of application fee payment
DUT Contact Information / Help
- Durban Switchboard: 031 373 2000
- Midlands Switchboard: 033 845 8800 / 031 373 6031
- E-mail: [email protected]
- P O Box 1334, Durban 4000
DUT applications for 2026 are still open. Apply before 30 November 2025.
