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1. HOW CAN I APPLY FOR DUT PROGRAMMES?

Please make an online application through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by visiting their website at  www.cao.ac.za

2. WHAT ARE THE CLOSING DATE/S FOR DUT PROGRAMMES?

Applications for 2024 closes on 30 September 2023, however, some programmes have earlier deadlines dates, so please visit www.dut.ac.za to make sure that you apply on time.

3. WHAT IS THE COST OF THE CAO APPLICATION FEE?

R250 for South Africans citizens and R300 for international applicants.

4. CAN I MAKE A DIRECT APPLICATION TO DUT?

All undergraduate applications go through Central Applications Office (CAO). Direct applications are only applicable for postgraduate studies

5. WHERE CAN I GET THE INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT PROGRAMMES ARE OFFERED BY DUT AND CAO CODES?

Please visit our website at www.dut.ac.za, then click on the ‘APPLICATION /REGISTRATION INFORMATION” tab, thereafter click on the “APPLICATION” tab, then select “STUDY OPPORTUNITIES/CAREER LEAFLETS”.

6. WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR, HIGHER CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, AND BACHELORS PROGRAMMES

Please visit our website at www.dut.ac.za, then click on the ‘APPLICATION /REGISTRATION INFORMATION” tab, thereafter click on the “APPLICATION” tab, then select “STUDY OPPORTUNITIES/CAREER LEAFLETS”.

7. HOW CAN I DO A CHANGE OF MIND?

Please visit Central Applications Office (CAO) website at https://www.cao.ac.za

8. WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED COST FOR PROGRAMMES IN 2024?

Please visit our website at www.dut.ac.za, then click on the ‘APPLICATION /REGISTRATION INFORMATION” tab, thereafter click on the “APPLICATION” tab, then select “STUDY OPPORTUNITIES/CAREER LEAFLETS”.

9. HOW CAN I APPLY FOR NSFAS FUNDING?

Create my NSFAS account to apply by Using CHROME or FIREFOX to go to: https://my.nsfas.org.za/Application/selfservice.jsp

10. HOW CAN I APPLY FOR DUT ACCOMMODATION?

You can apply by indicating on your CAO application that you require accommodation.

11. HOW DO I ACCEPT A CONDITIONAL OR FIRM OFFER FROM DUT?

Student Admissions will communicate with applicants who have been given an offer and will inform applicants with regards to the process for accepting the offer.

12. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ACCEPT THE OFFER FROM DUT? 

There is no fee to accept the offer, just to fill out and return the required documents stated on the acceptance package before the closing date.

13. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM REGISTRATION DEPOSIT FOR 2024?  

The following first instalment is compulsory on the day of registration:

First Instalment (Non-Residence Students)

Annual Students – Tuition Only – R 4 826.00

Semester Students – Tuition Only – R 2 963.00

NB: Single registration students will be charged the annual 1st instalment (ie those students who are registering for both 1st and 2nd semester at the beginning of the year)

First Instalment (Residence Students)

Annual Students – Tuition plus Residence -R 10 142.00

Semester Students – Tuition plus Residence – R 6 222.00

14. HOW CAN I OBTAIN THE 2024 REGISTRATION DATES? 

SMS with the registration date will be sent to all applicants who have been accepted by DUT.

Registration timetable will be also posted on DUT website. Please visit our website at www.dut.ac.za

15. IS THE UNIVERSITY TAKING ANY LATE APPLICATION EITHER ONLINE OR WALK-IN? 

Applications to study at DUT closes on the 30th of September 2023, however, some programmes may have earlier closing dates, no walk-ins will be accepted at DUT. Late applications or change of mind can be done online via CAO (www.cao.ac.za) with no guaranty of acceptance. Prospective students who haven’t secured a place at a tertiary institution in 2024 and wish to continue to try, can make use of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) Central Application Clearing House (CACH), which can be accessed by sending a standard-rate SMS indicating your name and ID number to 49200, or by visiting https://cach.dhet.gov.za/Applicant/UsingCACH.

16. I WANT TO REGISTER BUT I DID NOT APPLY DURING THE APPLICATION PHASE? WHAT CAN I DO? 

Unfortunately, applications for 2024 closes on the 30th of September 2023, however, some programmes have earlier closing dates, so please visit www.dut.ac.za to make sure that you apply on time. If you have not applied timeously for 2024, unfortunately you would have to apply for admission during the next application period. If you wish to continue to try, you can make use of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) Central Application Clearing House (CACH), which can be accessed by sending a standard-rate SMS indicating your name and ID number to 49200, or by visiting https://cach.dhet.gov.za/Applicant/UsingCACH.

17. WHAT PROCEDURES DO I FOLLOW IF HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY ACCEPTANCE PACKAGE FROM DUT

Please contact Student Admissions on 0313735005 or via email on:

Faculy of Arts and Design: 1styrartsreg@dut.ac.za

Faculy of Engineering and the Built Enviornment: 1styrengineeringreg@dut.ac.za

Faculy of Management Sciences: 1styrmanagementreg@dut.ac.za

Faculy of Health Sciences: 1styrhealthreg@dut.ac.za

Faculy of Accounting and Informatics: 1styraccountingreg@dut.ac.za

Faculy of Applied Sciences: 1styrappliedreg@dut.ac.za

1. IS THE UNIVERSITY TAKING ANY LATE APPLICATIONS, EITHER ONLINE OR WALK-IN?  

Applications to study at DUT closes on the 30th of September 2023, however, some programmes may have earlier closing dates, no late applications either online or via walk-ins will be accepted. Prospective students who haven’t secured a place at a tertiary institution in 2024 and wish to continue to try, can make use of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) Central Application Clearing House (CACH), which can be accessed by sending a standard-rate SMS indicating your name and ID number to 49200, or by visiting https://cach.dhet.gov.za/Applicant/UsingCACH.

2. I WANT TO REGISTER, BUT I DID NOT APPLY DURING THE APPLICATION PHASE. WHAT CAN I DO?  

Unfortunately, applications for 2024 closes the 30th of September 2023, however, some programmes have earlier closing dates, so please visit www.dut.ac.za to make sure that you apply on time. If you have not applied timeously for 2024, unfortunately you would have to apply for admission during the next application period. If you wish to continue to try, you can make use of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) Central Application Clearing House (CACH), which can be accessed by sending a standard-rate SMS indicating your name and ID number to 49200, or by visiting https://cach.dhet.gov.za/Applicant/UsingCACH.

3. WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ON 2024 REGISTRATION? 

Comprehensive information on the registration process is available on the DUT website: click here to access the registration webpage and comprehensive Registration Guide.

4. WHEN CAN I REGISTER FOR THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR? 

Please refer to the table below for the general registration period, however, please check the detailed registration timetable for specific Faculty and programme registration dates. Click here for the detailed registration timetable.  

5. MUST I BRING MY PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR REGISTRATION? 

You are only required to bring your parents/legal guardian for registration if you are under 18 years of age. Your parents/legal guardian would be required to sign some of the registration documents together with yourself in order to give you the necessary legal and contractual capacity to bind yourself to all the terms and conditions set out in the registration documents.

6. WHEN DO LECTURES COMMENCE? 

Lectures for the 2024 academic year commence on 12 February 2024. Unregistered students will not eligible to attend class. First time students who are not registered on the date specified on the registration timetable may lose their space. The place may be allocated to an applicant on the waiting list.

7. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR ME TO REGISTER AS PER DUT’S PUBLISHED REGISTRATION DATES AND WHAT ARE CONSEQUENCES IF I DO NOT REGISTER BY THE PUBLISHED REGISTRATION DATES?  

Academic classes for the 2024 academic year commence on 12 February 2024, so we therefore urge all students, both first-year and returning students, to register soon as possible and by latest as per the published registration dates to avoid last-minute registration, otherwise they won’t be able to attend classes. First year students who do not register by the published programme registration dates, may lose their space and students on the waiting list will be considered. It is important to note that unregistered students are not recognised by the DUT systems in terms of accessing lecturing materials and online classes.

8. HOW CAN I PAY MY REGISTRATION FEES?  

Save Time. Be Safe. Don’t Use Cash. Go Cashless

DUT is promoting a cashless society campaign. Join DUT’s Cashless Society by Paying Your Fees:

• Online: Visit www.dut.ac.za to pay your fees by credit card or debit card
• Direct Deposit: Pay your fees at any Standard Bank branch, Account 050505416 use your student number as a reference
• EFT – Electronic Funds Transfer: Transfer funds directly from your account to DUT. Use your student number as reference. Remember to allow two days for the payment to reflect.

9. WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ABOUT BURSARIES AND STUDENT LOANS? 

• The Department of Financial Aid and Scholarships administers loans and bursaries that are pledged by donors to financially needy and academically deserving students. Please note that funds are limited, and terms and conditions apply. Should you require further information, kindly contact the Department of Financial Aid and Scholarships:
• Durban – Tel: 031 373 2553 or Pietermaritzburg – Tel: 033 845 8890
• Click hereto access the Financial Aid webpage.

10. DO I HAVE TO REGISTER EACH AND EVERY YEAR?  

Yes. You must re-register online every year on the specified registration date until you complete your studies. Please remember to pay the prescribed fees prior to the registration period so that your registration is not prevented due to financial reasons.

11. WHAT WOULD THE STATUS OF MY REGISTRATION BE IF I DO NOT REGISTER CONSECUTIVELY OR INTERRUPT MY STUDIES?  

If, for whatever reason, you do not register consecutively for every year/ semester of the programme, your existing registration contract with the University shall cease unless you had applied to the Department for permission to interrupt studies. Where such permission has not been given, your re-registration will be at the discretion of the University and, if permitted, will be in accordance with the rules applicable at that time.

12. WHAT CHANNELS SHOULD CURRENT STUDENTS FOLLOW IF THEY WANT TO TRANSFER FROM ONE COURSE TO ANOTHER?  

You are required to complete an application for transferring from one DUT programme to another. The form (Form 23 – DUT Students Transferring From One Faculty/Department To Another) is available on the student portal (click here to access the form) or you may request the form from the relevant Faculty Office. Please ensure that this is done timeously (at least two months before registration) for your application to be considered. Late applications will not be considered.

13. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY ONLINE REGISTRATION. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE POSSIBLE REASON THAT I AM PREVENTED FROM ONLINE REGISTRATION? 

• If you have an outstanding balance/arrear fee on your student account, your online registration will be prevented until these fees have been paid.
• Your current registration deposit has not been paid or you may not have been cleared by the Finance Department for online registration.
• If you have unpaid library fines or owe books to the library, your online registration will be prevented until these books have been returned to the library or the relevant library fines have been paid.
• If you have any outstanding documents eg. Senior certificate, ID etc, your online registration will be prevented until you have submitted the relevant outstanding document to the Faculty Office.
• If you have borrowed departmental equipment or books and not returned these or have unpaid departmental fines, our online registration will be prevented until these equipment/books have been returned to the department or the relevant departmental fines have been paid.
• Your online registration maybe be prevented pending the outcome of a student disciplinary hearing.
• Access has not been granted by the institution, kindly liaise with your Faculty Office (returning students) or the Admissions Department (for first-time entering students)

14. WHO CAN STUDENTS CONTACT WHEN THEY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS?

15. ARE FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS ALLOWED TO REGISTER ONLINE, ESPECIALLY THOSE FUNDED BY NSFAS?   

First year students can only register online after submission of the relevant documents and clearance by the Department of Student Admissions.

16. CAN I TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSITY TO DUT?  

DUT does consider admitting students from other universities subject to them meeting the relevant university and departmental requirements. Such students are required to complete an application (Form 25 – Application for Students Transferring From Other Universities To DUT) which is available on the student portal (click here to access the form) or you may request the form from the relevant Faculty Office. Please ensure that this is done timeously for your application to be considered. Late applications will not be considered. If you are applying to transfer from another university, it is mandatory for you to provide DUT with an original academic transcript, a certificate of conduct, matric certificate and any qualifications obtianed from your previous institution.

17. CAN I REGISTER WITH DUT AND ANOTHER UNIVERSITY SIMULTANEOUSLY?  

You can only be registered at one South African university for a formal qualification. Students wanting to register simultaneously at more than one University for a formal qualification will need to apply for the relevant permissions from DUT(SENEX) via their Faculty for approval. If a student is granted such permission, it should in no way be implied that exemptions, will automatically be granted by DUT. If approved, students may apply separately to their departments for consideration of any possible exemptions. Such exemptions will be subject to approval by the relevant Head of Department. Furthermore, should a clash in examination dates and times occur between DUT’s examination timetable and that of the other institution, DUT’s timetable will take precedence. The student is also required to submit written permission from the other university allowing concurrent registration with DUT.

18. MAY I REGISTER FOR TWO OR MORE FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS AT DUT?  

Except with the prior permission of DUT’s Senex (Executive Committee of Senate), no student shall be registered simultaneously for more than one instructional programme. If you want to study simultaneously for any of DUT’s instructional programmes, you will have to apply in advance via the relevant Faculty to Senex for approval.

19. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I NEED AN ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT OR STATEMENT OF CREDITS?  

You must complete the relevant application form (Form 11 – Application for Academic Transcript or Statement of Credit/s) which is available on the student portal (click her to access the form) or you may request the form from the relevant Faculty Office. Complete the application form and after payment of the prescribed fee, submit the form to your respective Faculty Office by hand or electronically via email. Remember an academic transcript or statement of credits will only be issued if there are no financial exclusions.

20. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT AND STATEMENT OF CREDITS?  

• An academic transcript is a complete record of your academic progress which include the results of modules that you have passed and failed.
• The statement of credits is a complete record of your academic progress which include the results of modules and that you have passed only.

21. WHY DOES MY QUALIFICATION HAVE A NEW NQF LEVEL?  

In 2008, the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act No 67 replaced the South African Qualifications Authority Act No 58 of 1995.

In line with the NQF Act, there are now 10 levels on the NQF, which means that all qualifications changed from the 8-level framework to the 10-level framework, for example: A master’s degree was previously placed on an NQF level 8. The new NQF level is a 9.

Please note: Qualifications with the old NQF levels will continue to receive the same recognition as qualifications awarded in terms of the new NQF levels and the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework alignment.

22. WHY ARE SOME QUALIFICATIONS NOT SHOWING ON THE HANDBOOK?  

In 2008, the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act No 67 replaced the South African Qualifications Authority Act No 58 of 1995. Qualifications on the old framework such as BTech, MTech and National Diploma are in the process of being phased out and new qualifications on the new framework (HEQSF) are being introduced where required.

23. AM I ALLOWED TO CANCEL ANY MODULES OR CHANGE MODULES ONCE I HAVE REGISTERED?  

Yes. You must complete the relevant application form (Form 17 – Form 20 – Change of Curriculum-Changes to Qualifications and Modules) which is available on the student portal (click here to access the form) or you may request the form from the relevant Faculty Office. Complete the application form and submit the form to your respective Faculty Office for processing. Please note that strict deadline dates apply for cancelling modules. Please check the Student Handbook (click here)) for the deadline dates. Any student cancelling or de-registering after this date will be regarded as having failed that subject/programme and officially published results will be reflected accordingly.

24. HOW MUCH WILL I FORFEIT IF I CANCEL MY MODULES?  

DUT’s cancellation credits are based on a sliding scale from 10% to 100% liability and depends on the date that the academic Head of Department approves your cancellation. If you intend cancelling modules, you are advised to do this as soon as possible. The longer you take to cancel modules, your fee liability will also increase. Please refer to the DUT Fees and Finance Rules handbook for a detailed breakdown on cancellation credits (click here)

25. DOES DUT ASSIST STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?  

The Disability Rights Unit (DRU) operates within the Unit of Student Counselling and Health, under Student Services Sector and supports students with disabilities in the University setting. It provides within its available means appropriate advice and academic support to students with disabilities thereby making access to the education fair and equitable. Some of the services provided by the Disability Rights Unit are: General advocacy for students living with disabilities, Health related support to students living with disabilities, Support for students to navigate and liaise with the academic environment, Liaison with financial resources available, Referrals to psychotherapy and psychological services, Assistance of students living with disabilities during registration, Assistance of students living with disabilities with residence accommodation, Assistance of students living with disabilities with confirmation of their NSFAS status.

The Disability Rights Unit (DRU) is a part of the Unit of Student Counselling and Health within the Student Services Sector. Its primary goal is to support students with disabilities in the University setting, ensuring fair and equitable access to education. The unit offers various services to achieve this objective.

One of the key services provided by the Disability Rights Unit is general advocacy for students with disabilities. This involves representing and defending the rights of these students, ensuring that they receive the necessary support and accommodations to succeed academically.

Additionally, the unit offers health-related support to students with disabilities. This support may include assistance with managing health conditions, accessing healthcare services, and providing necessary accommodations within the academic environment.

The Disability Rights Unit also helps students navigate and liaise with the academic environment. This could involve guiding students through the registration process, providing information on available academic resources, and facilitating communication between students and faculty members on matters related to their disabilities.

Moreover, the unit acts as a liaison with financial resources available to students with disabilities. They can provide information and guidance on financial assistance programs, scholarships, or grants that may be available to support students in their academic pursuits.

Furthermore, the Disability Rights Unit offers referrals to psychotherapy and psychological services. Recognizing the importance of mental health support, the unit can connect students with professionals who can provide therapy and counseling services tailored to their specific needs.

The unit also assists students with disabilities during the registration process. This may include providing guidance on selecting appropriate courses, arranging for necessary accommodations, and ensuring that their registration is smooth and efficient.

In addition, the Disability Rights Unit helps students with disabilities with residence accommodation. They work to ensure that suitable accommodations are provided within university residences to meet the specific needs of these students.

Lastly, the unit assists students with disabilities with the confirmation of their NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) status. They can provide guidance and support in navigating the financial aid application process and ensuring that students receive the financial assistance they are eligible for.

Overall, the Disability Rights Unit is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and aims to create an inclusive and accessible environment within the university setting. 

Provision of Services:

• General Advocacy for students with disabilities
• Health related support to students with disabilities
• Assistance of SWDs during registration and with residence accommodation
• Provides support for Students with Disabilities to navigate and liaise with academic environment
• Liaison with financial resources available
• Providing skip the que, and loaning of assistive devices
• Making referrals to psychotherapy and psychological services

Disability Rights Unit serves students who meet the following criteria.

• Students with disabilities who have documented to have physical, medical, psychological conditions and other.
• In cases where professionals have verified that, the student needs individualised services to overcome severe disadvantages.

Our Commitment

The DRU is dedicated to promoting accessibility, equity and inclusion of students with disabilities. The unit strives to create an environment that is accessible, accommodation, supportive and provides equal opportunities for students with disabilities. We are committed to making teaching and learning a rewarding journey, while ensuring an inclusive Durban University of Technology (DUT) community.

Contact Information

DBN Contact Person: Ms. Gugu Khuluse

Tel: 031 373 2551

Email: guguk@dut.ac.za / DisabilityruDBN@dut.ac.za

Location: Library Complex, 1^st Floor, Room No: BC 0229

Campus: Steve Biko Campus

PMB contact person: Ayanda Nsele

Tel: 033 845 8809/8880

Email: AyandaN5@dut.ac.za/DisabilityruPMB@dut.ac.za

Location: J-Block

Campus: Riverside Campus- Student Counselling and Health Unit

26. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?  

Students are encouraged to register with the Disability Rights Unit (DRU) as early as possible and submit documentation of disability as a prerequisite to receiving academic accommodations. “Letters of Accommodation” that detail your disability-related needs may be discussed with lecturers and other relevant faculty members only with the student’s permission. Make timely applications for test and examination arrangements. Provide for personal disability-related needs or services such as personal care attendants, Interpreters, and Scribes. All requests are to be submitted to the DRU.

Students Responsibility

Register with the Disability Rights Unit and submit your documentation of disability as a prerequisite to receiving reasonable accommodation, the following should be done:

• Letter of accommodation that details your disability related needs that needs that may be discussed with your lecturers and other relevant faculty members in order to receive reasonable accommodation. A high level of confidentiality is maintained throughout the whole process and the student remains protected from any discrimination or bias acts.
• Make timely applications for tests, time concessions and examination arrangements.
• Submit all personal disability-related needs or services you may require such as an interpreter, scribe or caregiver.

27. WHERE CAN I FIND INFORMATION ON WELCOMING AND ORIENTATION 2024?  

The Department of Student Services is responsible for the orientation programme. Please check the DUT website (click here) for detailed information regarding orientation dates and the programme.

28. HOW CAN I GET A COPY OF MY LECTURE TIMETABLE? 

The lecture timetables for the various programmes can be accessed through the following link https://timetable.dut.ac.za

Click here to get to access the Timetabling webpage which will provide you with more information regarding lecture timetables.

29. WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A PROOF OF REGISTRATION?  

A copy of your proof of registration will be issued to you once you have registered. It is the responsibility of the student to check that he/she is registered for the correct subjects at the time of registration. You will require the proof of registration in order to obtain your student card from Protection Services. You can also access your proof of registration from the DUT Student Portal (Student Self Service) where you can download and print a copy at any time. Click here to access the Student Portal.

30. DID YOU KNOW THAT SOME DUT QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE WORKPLACE-INTEGRATED OR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING?  

Certain qualifications at DUT include compulsory workplace-based learning (WIL) modules to be completed as part of their programmes under the supervision of a suitably qualified and experienced person (mentor).

Please obtain permission from your Head of Department before registering for the module as the Department will need to approve your placement.  Students who do not have placement at an employer can contact the relevant academic department for assistance in finding a suitable experiential learning provider to gain this experience.
 

31. WOULD DUT CONSIDER ADMITTING ME TO A PROGRAMME VIA RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)?  

A person may on formal application and payment of the prescribed fee, and with the approval of the Executive Committee of the relevant Faculty Board be admitted for registration for an instructional programme approved by the Institution’s Senate, in accordance with the Institution’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy. The Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) aims to implement RPL as a first stop-office for all DUT applications. 

Contact: CELT on +27 031 373 2904 or via Email: judyr@dut.ac.za

32. HOW MANY YEARS DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE A SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION?  

Please refer to Rules G19 to G25 of the General Handbook for Students which will provide you with detailed information regarding the minimum and maximum duration of the different types of programmes offered by DUT. (Click here) to access the General Handbook for Students.

33. HOW DO I INFORM THE UNIVERSITY IF MY PERSONAL DETAILS HAVE CHANGED?  

​The University would be sending you important information via the relevant contact details that you have provided us with. You are encouraged to immediately inform the university/update your contact information as soon as it changes.

You can access the DUT Student Portal (Student Self Service) where you can log in and change personal information, such as your address, telephone numbers or email address. Click here to access the Student Portal.

If you are changing information like a name, surname or ID number etc, please visit the respective Faculty Office with your original ID document and/or marriage certificate and complete the relevant form.

34. WHAT TO DO IF I HAVE LOST MY STUDENT CARD?&  

If you lose your student card you will need to pay the relevant card replacement fee at the Cashiers Office and present your proof of payment together with your proof of identity, to the Protection Services Department, where a new student card will be printed and issued to you.

35. WHY ARE MY RESULTS WITHHELD? 

The following are some possible reasons why your results may be withheld.

• If you have an outstanding balance/arrear fee on your student account, then your results will be withheld until the outstanding amount has been paid.
• If you have unpaid library fines or owe books to the library, your results will be withheld.
• If you have any outstanding documents eg. Senior certificate, ID etc, your results will be withheld.
• If you have borrowed departmental equipment or books and not returned these or have unpaid departmental fines, your results would be withheld.
• Results withheld due to a decision pending the outcome of a student disciplinary hearing.

36. HOW DO I APPLY FOR DUT RESIDENCE? 

Click here to obtain some quick-fire questions and answers regarding student accommodation.

37. I WAS PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED FOR A MASTER’S OR DOCTORAL QUALIFICATION CAN I REGISTER ONLINE?  

All Maters and Doctoral students are required to re-register annually until are requirements for the qualification are fully complied with. Failure to comply will nullify the approval of the student’s research proposal. If you did not apply for a formal interruption of studies, you will have to re-apply for admission into the Master’s or Doctoral programme. Contact your respective Faculty Office

38. WHAT IS THE DURATION FOR ME TO COMPLETE MY RESEARCH PROPOSAL?  

You must complete the proposal for the Master’s Degree/the Doctor’s Degree within the first six months of registration and submit a progress report to the relevant academic department for monitoring purposes. If your progress is unsatisfactory, you may be de-registered depending on the Faculty Research Committee recommendation.

39. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DURATION FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME?  

• The minimum duration for Master’s Degree shall be one academic year of registered study.
• If a Master’s student fails to complete the qualification after three years of registered study, the Senate may refuse to renew the student’s registration or may impose any conditions it deems fit. A student may apply to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Board for an extension.

40. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DURATION FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMME?  

• The minimum duration for a Doctoral Degree shall be two consecutive academic years of registered study.
• If a Doctoral student fails to complete the qualification after four years of registered study, the Senate may refuse to renew the student’s registration or may renew it subject to any conditions it may deem fit to impose. A student may apply to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Board for an extension.

41. WHO CAN STUDENTS CONTACT WHEN THEY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS?    

1. WHERE IS FINANCE LOCATED?

PMB, Situated at B Block, Ground Floor, Riverside Campus

Durban: Situated at A Block, 1st Floor, M L Sultan Campus.
Tromso Building Ground Floor Steve Biko Campus.
1st Floor, City Campus Cnr Warwick and West Street

2. HOW MUCH IS THE MINIMUM REGISTRATION FEE FOR TUITION AND ACCOMMODATION?

Please visit DUT website at www.dut.ac.za and check on Study Opportunity and Career leaflets.

3. HOW TO VIEW MY BALANCE?

You can view it on your student portal or via the chatbot

4. CAN I GET AN INVOICE BEFORE REGISTRATION?

The student must register first or the student could request for a proforma invoice from their department if they not registered.

5. WHAT ARE THE DUT BANKING DETAILS?

Standard bank account number 050505416 (self-payers) or standard bank account number 050007068 (sponsors), please use your student number as a reference

6. HOW LONG DOES THE PAYMENT MADE AT THE BANK TAKES TO REFLECT ON THE STUDENT’S ACCOUNT?

Up to 2 to 3 working days.

7. CAN I REGISTER WITH THE CREDIT BALANCE REFLECTING ON MY FEE STATEMENT?

You would need to provide proof of payment. if payment was made by a sponsor you would need authorisation from the sponsor to utilize that credit balance.

8. WHO QUALIFIES FOR USAS

The following students are eligible for USAS remission of fees:

– 1st Time Matriculants Registered at DUT (Matriculants who have obtained senior certificate with an aggregate of 80% or higher qualifies for 100% remission of 1st semester tuition fees. Matriculants with an aggregate of 70% to 79% will qualify for 50% remission of 1st semester tuition fees.)

-Returning DUT Students

Returning student who achieved distinctions for all subjects for the previous level of study and provided tht the full curriculum was taken, qualifies for a full remission of tuition fees. Returning student who has achieved an overall pass with distinctions with an average of 75% and above for the previous level of study and provided tht the full curriculum was taken, qualifies for a 50% remission of tuition.

Students must also meet the following criteria:

*Be registered on full –time basis,

*Be self-payers

* South African student,

*Returning Students must be doing a full curriculum in that level. (No repeats, no exemptions).

Students don’t have to apply for USAS, it automatically applies to all qualifying students

9. CAN I QUALIFY FOR USAS IF I HAVE NSFAS OR ANOTHER BURSARY?

No, fully sponsored students get a book award, R800.00 for A aggregate and R500.00 for B aggregate, partially sponsored students get top up of the difference in tuition fees, NSFAS student do not qualify for USAS.

10. WHO QUALIFIES FOR POST GRAD REMISSION?

Only full-time registered students. Masters and Doctorate fee remission should only be passed if a student completes within the allotted time.

11. WHAT IS MAXIMUM PERIOD THAT I CAN QUALIFY FOR POST GRAD REMISSION?

3 years for Master’s and 4 years for PhD and Doctorate. (Full Time students only)

12. WHERE CAN I GET THE STAFF/DEPENDANT REMISSION FORMS?

DUT website under staff portal.

13. WHERE CAN I GET THE OFFICIAL FEE STATEMENT?

You can print via student portal or at finance enquiries offices on campus.

14. HOW LONG DOES THE REFUND TAKE TO BE PROCESSED?

7 to 10 working days if we have all the required documents.

15. CAN I GET MY QUALIFICATION WHILE WAITING FOR NSFAS TO SETTLE MY FEES?

No, qualification is issued when all fees have been settled.

16. WHY WAS I CHARGED INTEREST?

You did not settle your Fees as per the Fee rules of the University.

17. WHY WAS MY ACCOUNT HANDED OVER?

You failed to settle your Fees within the registered academic year.

18. CAN I HAVE THE DEBT COLLECTORS CONTACT DETAILS?

Yes, you can, we have them on hand at our finance venue notice board:

Debt Tracker: 021-9104111

Clint@debttracker.co.za

nokuthula@debttracker.co.za

Creditworx: 0878250224 /0872834095

andiswam@nimblegroup.co.za

kenalimanit@creditworx.com

Vericred: 031-3091514

nozukog@vericred.biz

thulisam@vericred.biz   

dbnadmin@vericred.biz

New Integrated Credit Solutions: 031 940 3099 / 012 432 5000

nomsa@nics.co.za

leratot@nics.co.za                  

19. WHAT ARE THE CASHIER WORKING HOURS?

Mon to Thurs: 08H00-16H00. Friday: 08H00-14H30

20. WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS PAYMENT METHODS USED AT CASHIERS?

Cash, Debit or Credit Card (master card/ visa) and EFT

21. HOW MUCH IS A PARKING DISK?

For staff R10, Semester Students R25 and Annual Students R50

22. HOW DO I ACCESS THE ONLINE CARD PAYMENT FACILITY?

Click on the Student Portal Link and thereafter click on ‘How to pay online using the DUT E-Payment Facility’ and a step-by-step guide will assist you with this process or follow the instructions under REGISTRATION and click on the WEB PAYMENT(E-Payments) option

23. HOW DO I CONTACT TO MAKE AN INSTALMENT PLAN FOR ARREAR FEES?

Contact us at the following email addresses and further information will be provided to you :

Durban Campus: ArrearfeeDbn@dut.ac.za

Pmb Campus: ArrearfeePmb@dut.ac.za

24. HOW DO I CONTACT TO MAKE A DEBIT ORDER ON CURRENT FEES?

Contact us at Debtorsdbn@dut.ac.za and further information will be provided to you

1. WHERE IS FINANCIAL AID LOCATED? 

• Durban Campuses – Lower Library Complex, Steve Biko Campus
• Midlands Campuses – Room H110, Riverside Campus

2. GUIDE FOR FINANCIAL AID  

Financial Aid is granted to full-time registered students only. Students must be South African citizens.

• Allocation of funds is based on financial need and academic merit.

3. WHAT DOES THE NSFAS BURSARY COVER?  

Applicants who are approved for NSFAS funding are covered for the following:

• Registration
• Tuition

Allowances for:

• Living
• Accommodation or transport
• Learning material
• Personal care

4. WHAT COURSES ARE NOT COVERED BY NSFAS?  

Part-time studies, short-courses, advanced diploma, postgraduate studies, second qualification and re-writes. Fees for supplementary exams, clubs and societies, fines, non-diploma purpose modules are also not covered.

5. WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE NSFAS BURSARY? 

A South African citizen: studying or intending to study at a public university or TVET College and you meet the criteria specified on www.nsfas.org.za.

Foreign students, students that have completed previous qualification, students who do not meet the criteria as well as students that are registered for non-diploma purpose will not be granted NSFAS funding.

6. WHAT IS REQUIRED DURING THE NSFAS APPLICATION PROCESS? 

NSFAS may need more information from you to process your application, check what supporting documents are required and ensure that you have all the relevant information.

You will need the following to complete your NSFAS application: 

• Your own cell phone number and email address
• Copy of your ID or birth certificate
• ID copies of parents, guardian, or spouse if married.
• Parents/ Guardian proof of income or 1 year’s IRP5 (if applicable).
• If you are a SASSA grant recipient, no proof of income will be required.
• Applicants with a disability must submit a completed and signed Disability Annexure A Form, click here to download
• An applicant who is recognised as a Vulnerable Child by the Department of Social Development must provide a completed and signed Vulnerable Child Declaration and Consent Form, click here to download.

THE ONUS IS ON THE STUDENT TO ENSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE SUBMITTED/ UPLOADED.

7. HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY FOR NSFAS 

You can apply online using a cell phone, tablet, or computer. Follow these simple steps to apply:

Step 1: Go to www.nsfas.org.za and click on the ‘myNSFAS’ tab.

Step 2: Create a myNSFAS account.

Step 3: Click on the ‘APPLY’ tab and answer the questions on the screen.

Step 4: Upload the required supporting documents then click on ‘SUBMIT’.

After you click on ‘SUBMIT’, your application reference number will appear on the screen. The reference number will also be sent to the cell phone number and email address you provided.

8. WHAT ARE NSFAS CONTACT DETAILS? 

CONTACT NSFAS VIA THE NSFAS VIRTUAL CONTACT CENTRES LISTED BELOW

NSFAS Connect: www.nsfas.org.za and log into your myNSFAS account

Facebook: National Student Financial Aid Scheme

Twitter page: @myNSFAS

Instagram: @myNSFAS

Email: info@nsfas.org.za

9. WHAT IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR 2023 APPLICATIONS?   

APPLICATIONS DATES AND DEALINES WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THE NSFAS WEBSITE

*Please Note the Following:

• A tick next to the statement ‘Do you require public funding or (NSFAS funding)’on the CAO Application form, DOES NOT CONFIRMthat you are now automatically funded you will still need to apply for NSFAS funding. Please go to org.za to start the application process.

• A student that has applied for both a NSFAS Bursary as well as a Private Bursary and is approved for both, the student needs to decide which funder they would like to keep as having two (2) bursaries is not allowed.

10. DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR NSFAS EVERY YEAR IF I AM APPROVED FOR FUNDING?   

Once funded, students do not need to re-apply for funding as funding continues provided the student still satisfies all the bursary requirements.

Students who have completed Higher Certificates and students from TVET Colleges who would like to be considered for funding for full Diploma/Degree Qualification would need to re-apply for funding.

Students who de-register/drop out will also need to re-apply for funding. Students who don’t register for one of the semesters also need to re-apply for funding

11. ARE THE ANY OTHER FUNDING SCHEMES AVAILABLE?   

The unit receives various forms of funding throughout the academic year, students are encouraged to visit our unit for available opportunities.

Also, visit the link  Funding Opportunities to see if there are opportunities available during the year.

12. WHAT OTHER OPTIONS CAN I USE TO CONTACT THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICES?   

You can contact the office on 031 373 2553 (DBN) / 033 845 8889 (PMB) or send your inquiry to Finaiddbn@dut.ac.za /Finaidpmb@dut.ac.za or Book ONLINE at: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/FinancialAidDepartment@dut4life.ac.za/bookings/

13. HOW DO I CHECK MY NSFAS FUNDING STATUS?   

To check/track NSFAS funding, students must register and log in to www.my.nsfas.org.za. Once logged in, they can monitor their funding status using the NSFAS dashboard.

14. HOW DO I TRANSFER MY NSFAS FUNDING FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION?   

Transferring students need to consult with the financial aid unit for further processing.

1. CAN I REGISTER ONLINE FOR RESIDENCE (RES)?

Returning students can register online for residence, if they had applied the previous year. First year students can registered online if they had applied on the link which is sent to you when you have a firm offer. Registration for residence can be done on the IEnabler (Student Portal) after you have been academically registered.

2. HOW TO APPLY FOR RESIDENCE ONLINE?

Residence applications are done via a link that is published by Student Housing on the DUT Pinboard and social media page, you can also contact Housing to request for the link on Housingdbn@dut.ac.za for Durban residence and Housingpmb@dut.ac.za for PMB residences. Returning student will have the link sent to them via their DUT4 LIFE emails and a sms. This is done in September for the previous year’s application. First time student to the University will be given a link once you are given a firm offer for your Academic registration. You need to log on to your student portal and click on ‘Residence Application’, accept rules and regulations, complete your application and submit.

3. CAN I REGISTER ONLINE FOR PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION (PA)?

Students cannot do their own registration online for accredited private accommodation. Accredited private accommodation is accommodation that the University verifies as per the DHET norms and standards. You are not able to source your own private accommodation. Once you have forwarded your lease agreement with supporting documents the registration is captured by the Student Housing administration team. You can verify this by checking your student statement to see if there is a debit raised on your account. Only a link will be sent to NSFAS students who qualifies for private accommodation. All sponsored students will need to liaise with the Finance section.

4. HOW TO APPLY FOR PA ONLINE?

Private accommodation is used as a secondary option once we have exhausted all residence spaces. You would have to have used the online link sent to you there is no other link sent for accredited private accommodation. Applications are done via a link that is published by Student Housing on the DUT Pinboard and social media page, you can also contact Housing to request for the link on Housingdbn@dut.ac.za for Durban residence and Housingpmb@dut.ac.za for PMB residences. Returning student will have the link sent to them via their DUT4 LIFE emails and a sms. Student Housing only has residence applications and there is no specific application for private accommodation. Private accommodation is not offered to first time student.  

5. HOW MUCH IS THE MONTHLY RESIDENCE FEE?

Residence vary in prices and all residence registrations are charged annually unless a student is only registered for 1 semester. This information is on the Finance rulebook.

6. AM I ALLOWED TO MOVE FROM A PA TO A RESIDENCE AND VISE-VESA?

Once you are charged for residence you cannot move to PA, reason being that Financial Aid sends through a template to NSFAS with details of your residence status, the template cannot be changed or amended.

7. AM I ALLOWED TO SWAP RESIDENCE BE IT A ROOM WITHIN THE SAME RESIDENCE OR TO ANOTHER RESIDENCE?

Residence transfers can only be done under the following circumstances: If approved by Management or Residence Life

Can only be done between students of the same level of qualification and before Financial Aid submits templates to NSFAS as this affects your residence fees if transferring to another residence which does not have same fees.

8. SINCE REGISTRATION IS NOW ONCE A YEAR (ANNUAL) IF I AM A NSFAS FUNDED STUDENT AND DID NOT RESIDE AT RES OR PA 1ST SEMESTER, WILL I GET RESIDENCE OR PA IN THE 2ND SEMESTER?  

Second semester registered students will be allocated to residence depending on the number of available spaces in residences. Annually registered students do not qualify for accommodation in the second semester because NSFAS templates for 1st semester and annual students are sent early to NSFAS. If you have been receiving a transport allowance you will not qualify to be allocated to residence in the second semester.

9. ONCE MY MEALS ARE CODED AND REFLECTING ON MY STUDENT’S FEE STATEMENT HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT BEFORE I GO SWIPE AT THE CAFETERIA? 

The University no longer has a meal card system.

10. I REGISTERED FOR BOTH MODULES AND INSERVICE TRAINING AND MY INSERVICE TRAINING WILL END IN DECEMBER, AM I ALLOWED TO CONTINUE RESIDING AT RES AFTER MY LAST DATE OF EXAM? 

After the last date of exam, you are expected to vacate residence, but Student Housing will open accommodation during the recess period for students who are still writing, have supplementary exams or doing In-service training. You are required to submit a letter from the Department stating that you are doing In-service training and a letter from the company where you will attend the training.

11. I RESIDE IN ANOTHER PROVINCE AND COULD NOT COMPLETE MY REGISTRATION, AM I ALLOWED TO RECEIVE A TEMPORARY STAY? 

Student Housing does not offer temporary accommodation. Residence registration is done online and you can only come to residence two days before the commencement of academic lectures.

12. DOES THE DEPARTMENT ACCEPT DOCTORS NOTES SINCE I AM A STUDENT THAT REQUIRE SPECIAL ATTENTION (SINGLE ROOM DUE TO ANCESTRAL CALLING, ASTHMATHIC, HIV POSITIVE)?

Special case are referred to Residence Life Unit and will be accessed before approval, the request is not guaranteed. This will depend on the outcome of your request and the availability of residence spaces.

13. I COME FROM FAR AND CANNOT BE ABLE TO COME TO CAMPUS TO REGISTER, CAN I ASK MY FRIEND OR CLASS MATE TO COLLECT MY CHECKLIST? 

You are not allowed to send a friend to register on your behalf. Residence registration is done online so there is no need to come to campus or to send anyone on your behalf

14. I WAS IN RESIDENCE LAST YEAR AND HAVE NOT YET REGISTERED ACADEMICALLY, CAN I GO BACK TO MY RESIDENCE AND REGISTER THE FOLLOWING WEEK?

Student will not be allowed in residence without a valid academic registration and a valid checklist.

15. I HAVE COMPLETED MY DIMPLOMA AND HAVE DUE TO ME FROM NSFAS, CAN I REGISTER FOR TUITION AND ACCOMMODATION USING THIS MONEY?

You are not allowed to register with funds due to you from NSFAS because these fees will go back to NSFAS.

16. I AM REGISTERED FOR IN-SERVICE TRAINING ONLY AND NOT GETTING PAID AT THE COMPANY WHERE I’M DOING THE TRAINING, CAN I REGISTER FOR RESIDENCE?

Student requiring residence who are registered for in-service training is dependent on your funder’s guidelines.

17. THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY AT HOME AND I HAD TO LEAVE RESIDENCE, I HAVE NOW DECIDED STAY AT HOME AND ATTEND ONLINE CLASSES CAN I CANCEL RESIDENCE AND REQUEST FOR REFUND FOR THE PERIOD I DID NOT STAY IN RESIDENCE.

Student who vacates the residence and do not inform Student Housing will be held liable for the fees that has been paid to the landlord. A residence de-registration form should be completed before vacating any residence. Which can be obtained by emailing the department and it would be sent to you. A refund will be done once we find a replacement. The Finance rulebook has the percentage that you would be charged for residence.

1. HOW DO I APPLY FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT DUT?

If you wish to undertake a Masters or Doctoral study at the University, you have two points of enquiry:

• contact the relevant Head of Department (click here: https://www.dut.ac.za/contact_dut/) if you know your field of study, or
• contact the Research and Postgraduate Office (click here: https://www.dut.ac.za/research-ps/staff/

for guidance as to the relevant Head of Department, depending on your previous qualifications and interests.

• Applicants are required to complete an application form (Form 24 – Application for Further and Postgraduate Studies) which is available on the student portal. Click here:

https://dut4lifeac.sharepoint.com/sites/DUTStudentPortal/DUT%20Student%20Forms/Forms/AllItems.aspx to access application form or you may request the form from the relevant Faculty Office. Please ensure that this is done timeously for your application to be considered.

• Some Faculties may require a concept paper.
• Your application will only be considered if the Head of Department is satisfied that you are a suitable student for higher degree study in that programme, meet the minimum programme admission requirements, that the proposed research topic is viable, and that the Department can provide or facilitate adequate supervision.
• The relevant Head of Department would evaluate your application and inform you of your admission status i.e. whether you have been accepted or not for admission into the postgraduate programme.
• International students may be required to submit a SAQA Evaluation certificate. International students are encouraged to apply timeously for the SAQA Evaluation certificate in order to meet registration deadline dates.

2. WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO STUDY A MASTER’S PROGRAMME?

A related/cognate Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor Honours Degree, or “professional” Bachelor’s Degree, or has been granted status or advanced standing (Rule G10A & G10B refers); and complies with Rules G3, G4, G26, G27, and the rules of the academic department offering the qualification. The Council, on recommendation of the Senate, may require a person to pass specified subject(s), including Research Methodology, before that person registers, if, in the opinion of the Senate, the qualification(s) and subjects which the person possesses are related but not fully equivalent or appropriate in terms of Rule G24(1).

3. WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO STUDY A DOCTORAL PROGRAMME?

A related/cognate Master’s Degree, or has been granted status or advanced standing ((Rule G10A & G10B refers); and complies with Rules G3, G4, G26, G27, and the rules of the academic department offering the qualification. The Council, on recommendation of the Senate, may require a student to pass specified subject(s), including Research Methodology, before the student registers for the Doctor’s Degree in Technology or Doctoral Degree, if, in the opinion of the Senate, the qualification(s) and subjects which the student possesses are related but not fully equivalent or appropriate in terms of Rule G25(1)(a).

4. WOULD DUT CONSIDER ADMITTING ME TO A POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME BY ADVANCED STANDING VIA RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)?

A student may, on formal application and payment of the prescribed fee, and with the approval of the Executive Committee of the relevant Faculty Board be granted conditional or unconditional advanced standing for a specified qualification on the basis of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment, for the purpose of registration for a higher qualification. The Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) aims to implement RPL as a first-stop-office for all DUT applications. Contact: Mrs Judy Reddy on +27 031-373 2860/2904 or via email: judyr@dut.ac.za.

5. WHAT IS THE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS?

• Formal registration will occur only after the Senate is satisfied that the person will be able to make progress on the advanced level of study required, and suitable supervisors and examiners are available.
• Once you have been accepted into the programme, you are required to complete the registration process through the relevant Faculty Office. The Faculty Officer or the Faculty Research Officer will provide you with all the information and documentation that you will require for registration.
• The first registration for a Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree must take place on or before the last working day in July.
• Re-registration for a Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree shall take place as per the dates in the annually published registration timetable which is applicable to all students.
• The prescribed fee is payable whenever a student first registers and the prescribed re-registration fee is payable for every subsequent year for which the student is permitted to continue with the requisite research.
• Failure to register by the aforementioned dates may require you to re- apply for admission to the degree. Re-registration requires the submission of progress reports by both your supervisor and yourself (i.e. before the end of the previous year).
• Once you have been registered you may commence with your studies.
• Also remember that once you have registered the clock starts ticking towards the minimum and maximum time for the completion of your degree.

6. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR ME TO REGISTER AS PER DUT’S PUBLISHED REGISTRATION DATES?

Strict cut off dates for registrations apply and no late registration after the cut off will be permitted.

Postgraduate students may not receive postgraduate research supervision unless they are formally registered for the research module and programme. Once a person has registered that person must re-register annually thereafter until all requirements for the qualification has been fully complied with. Failure to comply will nullify the approval of the student’s research proposal. In addition, a student and supervisor/promoter are required on an annual basis to report on the student’s progress to the relevant Research Committee.

7. HOW CAN I PAY MY REGISTRATION FEES?

Save Time. Be Safe. Don’t Use Cash. Go Cashless

DUT is promoting a cashless society campaign. Join DUT’s Cashless Society by Paying Your Fees:

• Online: Visit dut.ac.za to pay your fees by credit card
• Direct Deposit: Pay your fees at any Standard Bank branch, Account 050505416 use your student number as a reference.
• EFT – Electronic Funds Transfer: Transfer funds directly from your account to DUT. Use your student number as reference. Remember to allow two days for the payment to reflect.

8. WHO QUALIFIES FOR POSTGRADUATE REMISSION OF FEES?

Only full-time registered students qualify for postgraduate remission of fees. Terms and conditions apply. You may contact the Finance Department for further information.

9. WHAT IS MAXIMUM PERIOD THAT I CAN QUALIFY FOR POSTGRADUATE REMISSION OF FEES?

3 years for Masters and 4 years for PhD and Doctorate.

10. I WAS REGISTERED IN 2023. MUST I RE-REGISTER FOR THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR?

Yes. You must re-register online every year on the specified registration date until you complete your studies. Please remember to pay the prescribed fees prior to the registration period so that your registration is not prevented due to financial reasons.

11. WHAT WOULD THE STATUS OF MY REGISTRATION BE IF I DO NOT REGISTER CONSECUTIVELY OR INTERRUPT MY STUDIES?

If, for whatever reason, you do not register consecutively for every year/ semester of the programme, your existing registration contract with the University shall cease unless you have applied to the Department for permission to interrupt your studies. Where such permission has not been given, your re-registration will be at the discretion of the University and, if permitted, will be in accordance with the rules applicable at that time.

Should there be bona fide reasons for a break of a year or more once you are formally registered, you may apply for an interruption of registration. Your registration may be interrupted only under exceptional circumstances and is rarely done retrospectively. You must apply on form PG4 to the Head of Department. Approval is subject to the HoD’s recommendation, and the application serves at FRC. You must consider any obligation to sponsors when considering interruption of registration.

Note: the required registration period does not include any period of suspension of registration.

I am having problems with my online registration. What are some of the possible reasons that I am prevented from online registration?

• If you have an outstanding balance/arrear fees on your student account, your online registration will be prevented until these fees have been paid.
• If you have unpaid library fines or owe books to the library, your online registration will be prevented until these books have been returned to the library or the relevant library fines have been paid.
• If you have any outstanding documents then your online registration will be prevented until you have submitted the relevant outstanding document to the Faculty Office.
• If you have borrowed departmental equipment or books and have not returned these or have unpaid departmental fines, our online registration will be prevented until these equipment/books have been returned to the department or the relevant departmental fines have been paid.
• Your online registration may be prevented pending the outcome of a student disciplinary hearing.
• Access has not been granted by the institution, kindly liaise with your Faculty Office.

12. I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY ONLINE REGISTRATION. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE POSSIBLE REASONS THAT I AM PREVENTED FROM ONLINE REGISTRATION?

• If you have an outstanding balance/arrear fees on your student account, your online registration will be prevented until these fees have been paid.
• If you have unpaid library fines or owe books to the library, your online registration will be prevented until these books have been returned to the library or the relevant library fines have been paid.
• If you have any outstanding documents then your online registration will be prevented until you have submitted the relevant outstanding document to the Faculty Office.
• If you have borrowed departmental equipment or books and not returned these or have unpaid departmental fines, our online registration will be prevented until these equipment/books have been returned to the department or the relevant departmental fines have been paid.
• Your online registration maybe be prevented pending the outcome of a student disciplinary hearing.
• Access has not been granted by the institution, kindly liaise with your Faculty Office.

13. WHO CAN STUDENTS CONTACT WHEN THEY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE REGISTRATION PROCESS?

If you are having problems with your registration, you may contact the relevant Faculty Office [click here](https://www.dut.ac.za/student_portal/student_registration/) or visit the respective faculty office for further assistance.

14. WHERE CAN I OBTAIN A PROOF OF REGISTRATION?

A copy of your proof of registration will be issued to you once you have registered. It is the responsibility of the student to check that he/she is registered correctly at the time of registration. You will require the proof of registration in order to obtain your student card from Protection Services. You can also access your proof of registration from the DUT Student Portal (Student Self Service) where you can download and print a copy at any time. Click here to access the Student Portal.

15. HOW DO I INFORM THE UNIVERSITY IF MY PERSONAL DETAILS HAVE CHANGED?

​ The University would be sending you important information via the relevant contact details that you have provided us with. You are encouraged to immediately inform the university/update your contact information as soon as it changes. You can access the DUT Student Portal (Student Self Service) where you can log in and change personal information, such as your address, telephone numbers or email address. Click here to access the Student Portal. If you are changing information like a name, surname or ID number etc, please visit the respective Faculty Office with your original ID document and/or marriage certificate and complete the relevant form.

16. WHAT TO DO IF I HAVE LOST MY STUDENT CARD?

​If you lose your student card you need to pay a fee of R40 at the Cashiers office and present your proof of payment together with your proof of identity, to the Protection Services Department, where a new student card will be printed and issued to you.

17. HOW DO I APPLY FOR DUT RESIDENCE?

Residence applications are done via a [link](https://www.dut.ac.za/quick-fire-questions-on-student-accommodation/) that is published by Student Housing on the DUT Pinboard and social media page, you can also contact Housing to request for the link on Housingdbn@dut.ac.za for Durban residence and Housingpmb@dut.ac.za for PMB residences. Returning student will have the link sent to them via their DUT4 LIFE emails and a sms. This is done in September for the previous year’s application. First time student to the University will be given a link once you are given a firm offer for your Academic registration.

18. I WAS PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED FOR A MASTER’S OR DOCTORAL QUALIFICATION BUT DID NOT RE-REGISTER IN 2022. CAN I REGISTER ONLINE?

All Maters and Doctoral students are required to re-register annually until all requirements for the qualification are fully complied with. Failure to comply will nullify the approval of the student’s research proposal. If you did not apply for a formal interruption of studies, you will have to re-apply for admission into the Master’s or Doctoral programme. Contact your respective Faculty Office

19. WHAT IS THE DURATION FOR ME TO COMPLETE MY RESEARCH PROPOSAL?

You must complete the proposal for the Master’s Degree/the Doctor’s Degree within the first six months of registration and submit a progress report to the relevant academic department for monitoring purposes. If your progress is unsatisfactory you may be de-registered depending on the Faculty Research Committee recommendation.

20. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DURATION FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME?

• The minimum duration for Master’s Degree shall be one academic year of registered study.
• If a Master’s student fails to complete the qualification after three years of registered study, the Senate may refuse to renew the student’s registration or may impose any conditions it deems fit. A student may apply to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Board for an extension.

21. WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM DURATION FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMME?

• The minimum duration for a Doctoral Degree shall be two consecutive academic years of registered study.
• If a Doctoral student fails to complete the qualification after four years of registered study, the Senate may refuse to renew the student’s registration or may renew it subject to any conditions it may deem fit to impose. A student may apply to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Board for an extension.

22. WHAT ARE CONSEQUENCES IF I DO NOT REGISTER OR RE-REGISTER?

Postgraduate students may not receive postgraduate research supervision unless they are formally registered for the research module and programme. Once a person has registered that person must re-register annually thereafter until all requirements for the qualification has been fully complied with. Failure to comply will nullify the approval of the student’s research proposal. In addition, a student and supervisor/promoter are required on an annual basis to report on the student’s progress to the relevant Research Committee.

23. WHAT ARE CONSEQUENCES IF I AM NOT MAKING SATISFACTORY PROGRESS WITH MY POSTGRADUATE STUDIES?

Except with special permission of the Senate, a student shall be excluded from and refused re-registration for an instructional programme if, in the opinion of the supervisor(s) and the Faculty Board, the student fails to maintain minimum progress in the student’s studies or research project.

If a Master’s student fails to complete the qualification after three years of registered study, the Senate may refuse to renew the student’s registration or may impose any conditions it deems fit. A student may apply to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Board for an extension.

If a Doctoral student fails to complete the qualification after four years of registered study, the Senate may refuse to renew the student’s registration or may renew it subject to any conditions it may deem fit to impose. A student may apply to the Executive Committee of the Faculty Board for an extension.

24. IS IT COMPULSORY FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS TO SUBMIT PROGRESS REPORTS?

It is a University rule that you and your supervisor are required to submit an annual progress report (forms PG3a and PG3b) to the HoD at the end of each year detailing progress in your research project. You are not allowed to re-register until such forms have been submitted. These reports are considered by the HoD of the relevant department who brings any problems to the attention of the supervisor/Director of Research and Postgraduate Support, and then forwards the reports (on forms PG3a and PG3b) to the Faculty Research Committee (FRC).

25. CAN I CONVERT MY MASTER’S DEGREE TO A DOCTOR’S DEGREE?

In exceptional circumstances, the supervisor(s), may motivate for a conversion of Master’s Degree registration to a Doctorate Degree registration to the relevant Faculty Research Committee indicating that the project is of doctoral standard. Evidence of at least one scholarly article from the master’s work either published or accepted by publication in an accredited journal should be submitted. Consideration will be given by the Higher Degrees Committee (HDC) to allow the student to convert the study into a doctoral thesis. The procedures for upgrading of Master’s Degrees to Doctorate Degrees have to be adhered to.

26. CAN I REGISTER WITH DUT AND ANOTHER UNIVERSITY SIMULTANEOUSLY?

You can only be registered at one South African university for a formal qualification. Students wanting to register simultaneously at more than one University for a formal qualification will need to apply for the relevant permissions from DUT via their Faculty for approval. If a student is granted such permission, it should in no way be implied that exemptions, will automatically be granted by DUT. If approved, students may apply separately to their Departments for consideration of any possible exemptions. Such exemptions will be subject to approval by the relevant Head of Department. Furthermore, should a clash in examination dates and times occur between DUT’s examination timetable and that of the other institution, DUT’s timetable will take precedence. The student is also required to submit written permission from the other university allowing concurrent registration with DUT.

27. MAY I REGISTER FOR TWO OR MORE FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS AT DUT?

Except with the prior permission of DUT’s Senex (Executive Committee of Senate), no student shall be registered simultaneously for more than one instructional programme. If you want to study simultaneously for any of DUT’s instructional programmes, you will have to apply in advance via the relevant Faculty to Senex for approval.

28. DOES DUT ASSIST STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?

The Disability Rights Unit (DRU) operates within the Unit of Student Counselling and Health, under Student Services Sector and supports students with disabilities in the University setting. It provides within its available means appropriate advice and academic support to students with disabilities thereby making access to the education fair and equitable. Some of the services provided by the Disability Rights Unit are: General advocacy for students living with disabilities, Health related support to students living with disabilities, Support for students to navigate and liaise with the academic environment, Liaison with financial resources available, Referrals to psychotherapy and psychological services, Assistance of students living with disabilities during registration, Assistance of students living with disabilities with residence accommodation, Assistance of students living with disabilities with confirmation of their NSFAS status.

The Disability Rights Unit (DRU) is a part of the Unit of Student Counselling and Health within the Student Services Sector. Its primary goal is to support students with disabilities in the University setting, ensuring fair and equitable access to education. The unit offers various services to achieve this objective.

One of the key services provided by the Disability Rights Unit is general advocacy for students with disabilities. This involves representing and defending the rights of these students, ensuring that they receive the necessary support and accommodations to succeed academically.

Additionally, the unit offers health-related support to students with disabilities. This support may include assistance with managing health conditions, accessing healthcare services, and providing necessary accommodations within the academic environment.

The Disability Rights Unit also helps students navigate and liaise with the academic environment. This could involve guiding students through the registration process, providing information on available academic resources, and facilitating communication between students and faculty members on matters related to their disabilities.

Moreover, the unit acts as a liaison with financial resources available to students with disabilities. They can provide information and guidance on financial assistance programs, scholarships, or grants that may be available to support students in their academic pursuits.

Furthermore, the Disability Rights Unit offers referrals to psychotherapy and psychological services. Recognizing the importance of mental health support, the unit can connect students with professionals who can provide therapy and counseling services tailored to their specific needs.

The unit also assists students with disabilities during the registration process. This may include providing guidance on selecting appropriate courses, arranging for necessary accommodations, and ensuring that their registration is smooth and efficient.

In addition, the Disability Rights Unit helps students with disabilities with residence accommodation. They work to ensure that suitable accommodations are provided within university residences to meet the specific needs of these students.

Lastly, the unit assists students with disabilities with the confirmation of their NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) status. They can provide guidance and support in navigating the financial aid application process and ensuring that students receive the financial assistance they are eligible for.

Overall, the Disability Rights Unit is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities and aims to create an inclusive and accessible environment within the university setting. 

Provision of Services:

• General Advocacy for students with disabilities
• Health related support to students with disabilities
• Assistance of SWDs during registration and with residence accommodation
• Provides support for Students with Disabilities to navigate and liaise with academic environment
• Liaison with financial resources available
• Providing skip the que, and loaning of assistive devices
• Making referrals to psychotherapy and psychological services

Disability Rights Unit serves students who meet the following criteria.

• Students with disabilities who have documented to have physical, medical, psychological conditions and other.
• In cases where professionals have verified that, the student needs individualised services to overcome severe disadvantages.

Our Commitment

The DRU is dedicated to promoting accessibility, equity and inclusion of students with disabilities. The unit strives to create an environment that is accessible, accommodation, supportive and provides equal opportunities for students with disabilities. We are committed to making teaching and learning a rewarding journey, while ensuring an inclusive Durban University of Technology (DUT) community.

Contact Information

DBN Contact Person: Ms. Gugu Khuluse

Tel: 031 373 2551

Email: guguk@dut.ac.za / DisabilityruDBN@dut.ac.za

Location: Library Complex, 1^st Floor, Room No: BC 0229

Campus: Steve Biko Campus

PMB contact person: Ayanda Nsele

Tel: 033 845 8809/8880

Email: AyandaN5@dut.ac.za/DisabilityruPMB@dut.ac.za

Location: J-Block

Campus: Riverside Campus- Student Counselling and Health Unit

29. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES?

Students are encouraged to register with the Disability Rights Unit (DRU) as early as possible and submit documentation of disability as a prerequisite to receiving academic accommodations. “Letters of Accommodation” that detail your disability-related needs may be discussed with lecturers and other relevant faculty members only with the student’s permission. Make timely applications for test and examination arrangements. Provide for personal disability-related needs or services such as personal care attendants, Interpreters, and Scribes. All requests are to be submitted to the DRU.

Students Responsibility

Register with the Disability Rights Unit and submit your documentation of disability as a prerequisite to receiving reasonable accommodation, the following should be done:

• Letter of accommodation that details your disability related needs that needs that may be discussed with your lecturers and other relevant faculty members in order to receive reasonable accommodation. A high level of confidentiality is maintained throughout the whole process and the student remains protected from any discrimination or bias acts.
• Make timely applications for tests, time concessions and examination arrangements.
• Submit all personal disability-related needs or services you may require such as an interpreter, scribe or caregiver.

30. WHAT IS THE EXAMINATION PROCESS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS?

• Students are required to make their own arrangements in respect of word processing and printing facilities for preparing the dissertation/thesis.
• Students are required to make their own arrangements for the editing and proofreading of the examination copy of the dissertation/thesis (this should be done right at the end, and only after supervisor approval of the content and structure).
• The supervisor must check that editing and proofreading have been done to the required standard before examination submission of the dissertation/thesis but is not required to do the actual editing and proofreading.
• The student’s supervisor and HoD must approve the submission of the dissertation/thesis (on form PG7).
• The number of copies required by the University for examination depends on the number of examiners appointed. For each Masters dissertation, or Doctoral thesis at least two examiners (three for a doctorate) are appointed by the FRC.
• The Faculty Research Officer/Faculty Officer will advise the student of the number of copies required and the type of copies required ie softbound or electronic.
• A PDF copy of the dissertation/thesis should also be submitted with the soft bound copies, as well as the Turnitin report on the final examination copy (On the body of the dissertation/thesis)
• A dissertation/thesis may be submitted at any time during the year, but the student must indicate the intention to submit to the Faculty Research Officer/Faculty Officer at least three months prior to submission, using form PG5.
• Students who intend to submit a dissertation/thesis for examination should inform the Faculty Research Officer/Faculty Officer (via the HoD):
• by 1 November in order to qualify for the April graduation, and
• by 1 April in order to qualify for the September graduation.
• A dissertation/thesis may be submitted for examination once only, although in certain circumstances the examiner/s may request that a student revise and re-submit the dissertation/thesis (i.e. to the examiner/s who requested the re-submission).
• If students cannot meet the annual deadline for notification to submit, the University may be unable to ensure that the examination procedures are completed in time for the graduation ceremonies.
• The student fee account must be settled in full before the examination result/graduation certificate can be released.
• Every attempt is made to complete the examination process in as short a time as possible and in time for the next graduation ceremony however this may not always be possible.
• The University is also unable to guarantee that the examiners will submit their reports by the recommended date. Generally, examiners are given a minimum of six weeks to examine the dissertation/thesis but may well take longer.
• Interference in the examination process in any way could invalidate the entire examination process and the awarding of the degree.

31. WHAT IS PLAGIARISM?

Plagiarism, ie, the submission by a student or group of students, without acknowledgement, of written, visual, or oral material or an idea, originally produced by someone else, purporting to be one’s own work or a group’s own work. The Institution’s Plagiarism Policy and Procedures for staff and students also refers.

Students may be subjected to a disciplinary tribunal should it be established there is evidence of plagiarism in the submission of a dissertation or thesis.

32. HOW DO I APPLY FOR FUNDING FOR A MASTERS OR DOCTORAL QUALIFICATION?

Students may apply for funding through the Research Office by contacting the Grants Administrator or Grants Assistant. Various bursaries/scholarships from internal and external sources are available at different times of the year. The Research office communicates the calls to the faculties.

Students can also apply for funds for mobility programmes and academic exchanges.

The RPS Directorate provides funding opportunities for PG students to use facilities that DUT does not have. This will assist in developing skills that will contribute to enhancing the quality of research capacity at the university.  

33. HOW DO I CHANGE MY SUPERVISOR DURING THE RESEARCH STUDY?

Postgraduate students that wish to change their supervisors during the study may do so by completing the PG 2c form. This form requires approval from the current supervisors and HOD. The form must also include a valid motivation for the change of supervisor and must be submitted to the Faculty Research committee for approval.

34. HOW DO I APPLY FOR CONFERENCE FUNDING?

Conference Funding Committee (CFC) provides opportunities for DUT Postgraduate students and fellows of the university to: sharpen their knowledge; gain and share new ideas and best practices; learn about the latest innovations and insights; meet industry experts face to face or via virtual platforms and make new contacts and stay connected with peers, colleagues and experts in the field. Conference funds are awarded on a competitive basis and depends on the availability of funds at the time of the application. So far, the RPS Directorate supports DUT staff and students for conference presentations in line with below allocations:   

1. Maximum amount awarded for international travel = R40 000.
2. Maximum amount awarded for local travel = R15 000. 

Postgraduate students may apply for funding by completing the DUT 82 form for students and upload to the CF Committee via this link:

CLICK HERE TO UPLOAD CONFERENCE FUNDING APPLICATION

1. WHAT PROGRAMMES DOES THE DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OFFER?

DUT offers fully accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral) across six faculties.

Please click on https://www.dut.ac.za/academic/ to view the programmes offered and the requirements for each of the programmes. In addition, each department may have a set of specific entrance requirements such as aptitude tests and/or interviews with which applicants must comply.

2. WHO ACCREDITS DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY’S DEGREES, AND WHO IS THE AWARDING BODY?

 No higher education institution in South Africa may offer a programme unless it has been accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC). This is to protect students against poor-quality programmes. All degrees awarded by DUT are fully accredited by both the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the HEQC. DUT is the awarding body.

3. WHAT IS DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY’S LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION?

 English is the medium of instruction at DUT. All students are required to be proficient in English.

4. HOW DO I APPLY TO STUDY AT THE DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY?

All Undergraduate applications (including international applicants) must apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO) website www.cao.ac.za   International students should apply as early as possible as they may be required to submit evaluated results either from the Matriculation Board (for Degree / Bachelor programmes) or the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) for Diploma programmes.

Applications Postgraduate applications viz. Honours, Masters, and Doctoral studies do not apply via the CAO, applications are made directly to the relevant department.

5. WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR DATE FOR APPLICATIONS?

 Applications should be made no later than the 30^th September of the previous year.

6. I WANT TO APPLY FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AT DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY. DO I HAVE TO RATIFY MY EXISTING QUALIFICATIONS WITH THE SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY TO BE ELIGIBLE TO STUDY AT DUT?

  DUT reserves the right to request any person to have their international qualifications assessed by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

7. WHAT IS AN ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT?

 A transcript is also often called an “academic record”. It is a document that lists all the courses you have completed during your study programme, along with the grades you achieved in each subject.​

8. HOW MUCH ARE THE APPLICATION FEES?

 Please logon to the CAO website www.cao.ac.za for the application fee for International applicants.

9. WHAT IS A MATRICULATION EXEMPTION?

 Current legislation requires applicants who wish to pursue Degree / Bachelor studies in South Africa to obtain Full or Conditional Exemption certificates from the Matriculation Board if the school leaving certificate was obtained outside of the South African schooling system. Therefore if you have not passed /completed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam with endorsement, you will need to apply to the Matriculation Board for matriculation exemption.

The details for Matriculation Board Evaluations are:

Website:     http://mb.usaf.ac.za

Email Address:      applications@usaf.ac.za

Telephone No: +27 10 591 4401/2

10. DO I NEED TO SUPPLY TRANSLATIONS OF MY ACADEMIC INFORMATION?

 Yes. Unless your documents are in English you will be required to provide a certified translation, along with certified copies of your qualifications.

11. I AM STILL COMPLETING MY FINAL YEAR OF SCHOOL, SO MY FINAL MARKS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE AT THE END OF THE YEAR. CAN I APPLY IN THE MEANTIME, AND PRESENT MY RESULTS AS SOON AS THEY ARE READY?

  If your final school results are still pending, please submit your most recent results and an official predicted-grades transcript from your school.

12. ONCE I HAVE APPLIED, HOW DO I CHECK ON THE PROGRESS WITH MY APPLICATION?

 You can check the progress of your application on the CAO website www.cao.ac.za

13. MY ADMISSION LETTER STATES THAT I HAVE BEEN CONDITIONALLY/PROVISIONALLY ACCEPTED. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

 This means that your admission will be final only when you have met the final requirements stated in your letter of admission. The requirements may include achieving the grades you need for your course, qualifying for matriculation exemption with your final results, etc.

14. I HAVE BEEN ADMITTED FOR NEXT YEAR, BUT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE IT. HOW DO I DEFER MY ADMISSION TO THE FOLLOWING YEAR?

 Unfortunately, you will need to reapply for the next academic year. Admission is not automatically deferred to the next intake.

15. WHEN DOES THE DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ACADEMIC YEAR BEGIN AND END?

 The academic year consists of two semesters. The first semester is from February to June, and the second from July to November. To view the University’s exam, term and graduation dates, click here.

16. DO I NEED A STUDY VISA TO STUDY AT DUT?

International students (including students from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries) are required to have a study visa to study in the Republic of South Africa. DUT

is not permitted to register a student unless they have a valid study visa. Your study visa needs to be valid at all times and is issued for the duration of your study period (i.e. the minimum time it takes to qualify for the diploma/degree you are taking).  If you are currently studying at a South African high school, or at another tertiary education institution in South Africa, please note that you will need to apply for a new study visa valid for DUT.

To apply for a study visa you will require a letter of acceptance from Student Admissions / the chosen department, as well as a Letter of Undertaking from the International Office before you can apply for your Study Permit.

Holders of Asylum Seeker and Refugee permits or any other permit that allows for study in South Africa do not need to apply for a study visa. 

17. DO I NEED MEDICAL INSURANCE TO STUDY AT DUT?

Prospective international students are in terms of the Immigration Amendment Act 19 of 2004 required to provide proof of medical cover registered under the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998. A student cannot register at DUT without providing the International Office with proof of medical aid registered under the above-mentioned Act.  It is therefore compulsory for international students to have a South African medical aid, which must be paid for upfront on an annual basis for the duration of their studies.  Travel insurance is not sufficient for registration purposes.

Students who are awarded sponsorships must ensure that they advise their sponsors of this requirement as soon as they get sponsorship or acceptance.

Asylum Seekers and Refugees are exempt from this requirement.

Two affordable medical cover products are recommended which provide minimum basic cover as prescribed in the Medical Schemes Act of South Africa (Act No. 131 of 1998). These are specifically suited to the needs of international students viz. Momentum Health www.studenthealthcare.co.za

and Compcare Wellness http://www.studentplan.co.za 

18. CAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION AT DUT?

 Yes. You will need to indicate that you require accommodation in the “acceptance of the offer” at DUT. Please note that accommodation at DUT is limited and therefore not guaranteed.

19. ​ WILL I BE ALLOWED TO START STUDYING IN THE SECOND SEMESTER?

 Unfortunately, all undergraduate programmes at DUT start in February of each year, so there is no second-semester intake.

20. I AM CURRENTLY STUDYING AT ANOTHER UNIVERSITY. CAN I APPLY FOR A TRANSFER TO DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY?

 In certain circumstances, you may transfer your credits earned elsewhere. However, the general rule is that at least 50% of your credits must be earned at DUT to be able to obtain your degree here. And since many modules run over a full academic year, it is not as simple as completing half a course elsewhere and the rest here. Many factors need to be taken into account.

Should you be considering a transfer, please follow the normal application procedure. Only once you have been accepted, you may apply for a transfer of credits on completed courses. Also keep in mind that the decision to recognise credits earned elsewhere is up to the relevant faculty.