University of KwaZulu-Natal campus

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)

KwaZulu-Natal Traditional University Est. 2004
48000
Students
6
Faculties
350
Programmes

About UKZN

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) was established on 1 January 2004 following the merger of the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville. It is one of South Africa's leading universities, with a proud tradition of academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement. UKZN operates across five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal: Howard College and the Medical School in Durban, Westville in Durban, Edgewood in Pinetown, and Pietermaritzburg. This multi-campus structure enables the university to serve a diverse and geographically spread student population. The university is renowned for its world-class research output across disciplines ranging from health sciences and engineering to humanities and agriculture. UKZN is consistently ranked among the top African universities and contributes significantly to South Africa's National Development Plan goals. With an enrolment of approximately 48,000 students and a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, UKZN is committed to producing graduates who are globally competitive and locally relevant.

Vision & Mission

Mission

To be a university that is committed to excellence in the creation, preservation, transmission and application of knowledge in order to meet the diverse needs of society.

Vision

The Premier University of African Scholarship.

Accreditations

  • CHE

  • SAQA

Faculties & Programmes

Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management

Offers programmes in accounting, business, economics, law and management sciences.

6 programmes →

Faculty of Engineering

Offers engineering and built environment programmes across Howard College and Pietermaritzburg campuses.

10 programmes →

Faculty of Health Sciences

Offers health sciences programmes at the Medical School, Westville, and Howard College campuses.

9 programmes →

Faculty of Humanities

Offers arts, social sciences, education, and music programmes across multiple campuses.

7 programmes →

Faculty of Law

Offers law programmes at the Howard College and Pietermaritzburg campuses.

1 programme →

Faculty of Science and Agriculture

Offers science, agriculture, and environmental programmes at Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses.

7 programmes →

Institution Campuses

  • Howard College Campus

    Durban — 238 Mazisi Kunene Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4041
    +27 31 260 2212

  • Westville Campus

    Durban — University Road, Westville, Durban, 3630
    +27 31 260 7111

  • Medical School Campus

    Durban — 719 Umbilo Road, Congella, Durban, 4013
    +27 31 260 4002

  • Pietermaritzburg Campus

    Pietermaritzburg — King Edward Avenue, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3209
    +27 33 260 5111

  • Edgewood Campus

    Pinetown — Edgewood, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, 3605
    +27 31 260 3111

Contact Information

238 Mazisi Kunene Road, Glenwood, Durban, 4041
+27 31 260 4002
+27 31 260 4006
studentenquiries@ukzn.ac.za
cao@ukzn.ac.za (Admissions)
www.ukzn.ac.za

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