University of Zululand
#24
In South Africa
Unranked globally
In the world
UNIZULU is a solid choice if you want career-focused degrees in KZN. You usually need at least 25 APS to get in, but check your program specifics.
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.
- 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
31 October 2026