Durban University of Technology
#13
In South Africa
#1501+
In the world
DUT is practical, career-focused, and right in the heart of Durban. You need at least 26-28 APS for most diplomas and higher for degrees.
Ranking source: THE 2026
CAO manages the first application step for many KwaZulu-Natal universities. Keep your CAO number safe from day one.
- 1
Go to the CAO website and register
Start at cao.ac.za and create your applicant profile.
- 2
Complete one CAO form for all your choices
Enter up to six programmes across the participating KZN universities.
- 3
Upload your certified documents
Submit your ID and Grade 11 results through the CAO portal.
- 4
Pay the CAO administration fee
Budget about R250 so your choices can be processed.
Fees & funding
The CAO fee covers your application submission, but NSFAS and residence applications still happen separately with each university.
Key dates
Applications open
1 March 2026
Applications close
30 September 2026