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University of KwaZulu-Natal

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University Overview

Founded in 2004, the University of KwaZulu-Natal is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Durban (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), KwaZulu-Natal. This institution also has branch campuses in Westiville, Pinetown and Pietermaritzburg. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 20-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UKZN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:University of KwaZulu-Natal
Acronym:UKZN
Founded:2004
Motto:Inspiring Greatness
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University Location

Address:Private Bag X54001 Durban 4041 KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
Tel:+27 (31) 260 1111
Fax: +27 (31) 260 2214
Other locations:Westiville, Pinetown and Pietermaritzburg

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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University of KwaZulu-Natal's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of KwaZulu-Natal is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Universities South Africa (USA)
  • National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA)