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South African Applicants
Applications via the Central Applications Office (CAO)
• All first-time South African applicants to UKZN for entry into degree/diploma study in the
first semester (February) of an academic year (Grade 12s as well as undergraduate transfer students from other institutions) must apply via the Central Applications Office (CAO).
• Obtain the CAO application form and CAO Handbook from the CAO on +27 (0)31 268 4444 or CAO’s website at www.cao.ac.za
OR institutions OR high schools.
For UKZN, submit a ticket through freshdeskportal.ukzn.ac.za/support/ solutions/101000119568.
• The CAO also has an online application facility.
• The CAO system will generate
a CAO number when applying online. Students can apply to more than one institution through CAO. Applicants use the same application number for all institutions. Application for residence accommodation and financial assistance on the CAO application form. For UKZN, no further application forms are required.
• The CAO Handbook provides information on programmes available as well as information
on minimum requirements for application to specific programmes. Applicants are allowed six choices that must be listed in order of preference.
• Applicants pay one administration fee only to the CAO, regardless of the number of institutions they apply to:
» If students apply before 31 October 2025, the CAO application fee is R250.
» If students apply from
1 November 2025 onwards, the CAO application fee is R470.
» Administration fees are paid either: by payment at any EasyPay facility using an application number and EasyPay number on the form as reference OR via the Internet where applicants can print a deposit slip quoting the CAO number for bank deposits.
• Do not pay CAO administration fees to UKZN and do not enclose cash.
• The CAO will confirm receipt of applications by email; applicants must confirm their basic information and their choices made; provide information on special
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