UKZN Begins Sending Firm Offers for 2026 Admissions
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has officially started sending out firm offers to prospective students for the 2026 academic year. The university confirmed that SMS notifications are being sent to successful applicants in batches over the coming days.
This process will continue until all available spaces for first-time entering undergraduate students have been filled.
Firm Offers Are Released in Phases
UKZN has emphasized that firm offers are not released all at once. Applicants who have not yet received an SMS should remain patient, as additional offers will continue to be issued over the next few days.
Important: Firm Offers Are Valid for 72 Hours
Applicants should note that firm offers are only valid for 72 hours (three days).
If an offer is not accepted within this period:
- The offer will automatically lapse
- The space will be reallocated to another applicant
UKZN has also confirmed that no fee is required when accepting an offer.
A. How to Check Your UKZN 2026 Application Status
To check the status of your application, you will need one of the following:
- Your South African ID number
- CAO number
- UKZN student number
Enter the required details in the status check field on the UKZN application portal.
👉 Click here to check your application status
Possible Application Outcomes Explained
1. Offer
If your application is successful, you may see one of the following:
- Firm Offer: You have been fully accepted into the programme.
- Conditional Offer: You have been offered a place subject to meeting certain conditions, such as submitting outstanding results or documents.
- Offer with Residence: You have been accepted into the programme and allocated residence accommodation.
2. Pending (Decision in Progress)
These statuses mean a final decision has not yet been made:
- Pending: Your application is still under review.
- Waitlisted: You meet the requirements, but placement depends on space availability.
- Referred for Decision: Your application requires further consideration.
- Awaiting Academic Record or Supporting Documentation: Additional documents are required before a decision can be finalized.
3. Regret (Unsuccessful Application)
An application may be unsuccessful for the following reasons:
- Minimum admission requirements were not met
- The programme has reached full capacity
- The offer lapsed because it was not accepted within the required timeframe
- The offer was formally declined by the applicant
B. How to Accept a UKZN Offer
UKZN has confirmed that accepting an offer is now an online-only process for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.
Steps to Accept Your Offer
- You will receive an email containing a link to accept your offer.
- Login details will be sent to you via SMS.
- Use these details to access the UKZN Student iEnabler.
- Indicate acceptance of one or more offers.
- Upload copies of all required documents.
Important Documents to Complete
Applicants must:
- Download the Acceptance of Offer and Indemnity documents
- Complete and sign them
- Upload them together with other required supporting documents
Additional Information for Postgraduate Applicants
- For Undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, Honours & Master’s by Coursework offers:
👉 Click here for acceptance guidelines - For Master’s by Research or PhD offers:
👉 Click here for acceptance guidelines
Documents Applicable to Postgraduate Students Only:
Declaration of Funding – Click here
GR9 Form – Click here
Final Reminder to Applicants
- Check your application status regularly
- Monitor your SMS and email closely
- Accept your offer within 72 hours
- Use only official UKZN platforms to avoid scams
The release of firm offers signals that UKZN’s 2026 admissions process is entering its final stages. Applicants are encouraged to act quickly once they receive an offer to secure their place.
