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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, write to enquiries@ukzn.ac.za.
• 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 2024, the CAO application fee is R250.
» If students apply from
1 November 2024 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 programme requirements; and list outstanding documentation.
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