
#17
In South Africa
Unranked globally
In the world
Mangosuthu University of Technology is all about practical, career-focused qualifications. You usually need at least 25 APS with key subjects like Maths and Science to get in.
Ranking source: User-provided local order
CAO manages the first application step for many KwaZulu-Natal universities. Keep your CAO number safe from day one.
Go to the CAO website and register
Start at cao.ac.za and create your applicant profile.
Complete one CAO form for all your choices
Enter up to six programmes across the participating KZN universities.
Upload your certified documents
Submit your ID and Grade 11 results through the CAO portal.
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 January 2026
Applications close
30 September 2026