Critical Application Notice: Apply via CAO
Do not attempt to apply directly on the UKZN website for first-year undergraduate study. All first-time undergraduate applications must be submitted online at www.cao.ac.za. Meeting minimum UKZN APS criteria does not guarantee admission.
| Key Verification Field | Official Institutional Details |
|---|---|
| Application Portal | www.cao.ac.za (Central Applications Office) |
| Application Opening Date | 1 March 2026 |
| Closing Dates (2027 Intake) |
• 30 June 2026: MBChB (Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine). • 30 September 2026: All other undergraduate programmes. |
| Application Fee | R250 on-time fee (if paid before 31 October) or R470 late fee, payable directly to CAO. One fee covers up to 6 programme choices across KZN institutions. |
| Qualification Categories | Bachelor's Degrees, Diplomas, Postgraduate. |
| APS Calculation Method | Best 6 subjects excluding Life Orientation. (Some faculties award 1 bonus point if LO ≥ 60%). |
| Status Checking Portal | CAO "Check My Application" & UKZN Student Portal. |
| Campuses | Howard College, Westville, Edgewood, Medical School, Pietermaritzburg. |
| Official Prospectus Link | ukzn.ac.za |
| Verified Last-Updated Date | 20 October 2026 (Verified against CAO Handbook & UKZN College Rules) |