Local study directory
Universities and colleges in KwaZulu-Natal
Compare 6 listed study providers, their locations, study areas and official application links. Programme availability can differ by campus, so use each profile to prepare your shortlist and confirm details on the provider’s website.
Study providers serving KwaZulu-Natal
Public university · DUT
Durban University of Technology
Durban
A public university of technology with Durban and Pietermaritzburg campuses.
Technology · Engineering · Health sciences · Management sciences
Public university · MUT
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Umlazi
A public university of technology based in Umlazi, Durban.
Engineering · Natural sciences · Management sciences · Built environment
Public university · UKZN
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
A public university with campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg.
Health sciences · Law · Engineering · Humanities
Public university · UNIZULU
University of Zululand
KwaDlangezwa
A public university in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Arts · Education · Science · Commerce
Public TVET college · Coastal KZN
Coastal KZN TVET College
Durban and surrounding campuses
A public TVET college providing vocational study routes across KwaZulu-Natal campuses.
Business studies · Engineering studies · ICT · Hospitality · NC(V) programmes
Private provider · AFDA
AFDA
Multiple campuses
A private higher-education provider focused on creative industries and screen, performance and business disciplines.
Film and television · Performance · Creative writing · Business innovation · Digital media