About DUT
With over 33,000 students, the Durban Institution of Technology (DUT) is KwaZulu-Natal's (KZN) best university. It is located in two beautiful cities, Pietermaritzburg and Durban (PMB). This university of technology places a strong importance on teaching and learning, which is why all of its faculty members must possess the most advanced degrees.
In April 2002, the Durban University of Technology was created by the merger of the ML Sultan and Technikon Natal technikons. Prior to being renamed the Durban University of Technology, it was known as the Durban Institute of Technology, just like the other technical universities.
2026 DUT Applications
Online Applications for 2026 are now open
Courses
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry
Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science
Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology
Faculty of Management Sciences
Dip Management Sciences: Human Resources (p/t)
Diploma in Catering Management
Dip Management Sciences: Operations (p/t)
Faculty of Health Sciences
B Health Science: Environmental Health
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Power Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture
Bachelor of the Built Environment in Geomatics
Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies
Bachelor Built Environment: Urban and Regional Planning
Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering
Diploma in Built Environment in Construction Studies
Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering
How to Apply
- Apply online at the Central Applications Office (CAO). (A prospective student who wishes to study at DUT must apply via the CAO by visiting their website at www.cao.ac.za)