2026 DUT Late Applications: Available Courses

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 great importance on teaching and learning, so all of its faculty members must have 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 Courses open for Late Applications

FACULTY OF ACCOUNTING AND INFORMATICS

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Internet of Things)

English
Mathematics
Physical Science or Information Technology
Two additional 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 4

Diploma in ICT Application Development

English (HL or FAL)
Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
Three 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 3–4 (Maths Literacy: minimum level 6)

Diploma in ICT Business Analysis

English (HL or FAL)
Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
Three 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 3–4 (Maths Literacy: minimum level 6)

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry

English
Mathematics
Physical Science
Two 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 4

Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science

English
Mathematics
Physical Science
Three 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 4

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Diploma in Management Sciences: Operations Management (Part-time)

English (HL or FAL)
Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
Three 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 3

Diploma in Ecotourism

English
Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy
Accounting, Agriculture or Life Science
One additional 20-credit subject
NSC Level: 3–4

FACULTY OF ARTS AND DESIGN

Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design (Graphic Design)

English (HL or FAL)
Four 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 3

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Diploma in Built Environment (Construction Studies)

English (HL or FAL)
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
Physical Science or Technical Science
Two 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 4

Diploma in Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering)

English
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
Physical Science or Technical Science
Two 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 4

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies

English
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics
Physical Science or Technical Science
Two 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 4

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning

English
Mathematics
Geography or History or Life Science or Physical Science
Two additional 20-credit subjects (excluding languages)
NSC Level: 4–5

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic Engineering

English
Mathematics
Physical Science
Two 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 4–5

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Environmental Health

English
Mathematics
Physical Science
Life Science
Two 20-credit subjects
NSC Level: 4

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)