University of KwaZulu-Natal

University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is a leading public university in South Africa, with five campuses located in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. It was formed in 2004 by the merger of the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.

UKZN is committed to social justice and transformation. The university has a number of programs in place to support disadvantaged students, and it is also actively involved in community engagement projects. UKZN is a well-respected university with a strong reputation for academic excellence. It is a popular choice for students from both South Africa and abroad.

University of KwaZulu-Natal is ranked as the #6 top university in South Africa during 2024. This is the same rank as last year.

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2024 Ranking	#6
University Name	University of KwaZulu-Natal
Acronym	UKZN
Year Established	2004
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban

Location

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Address	Private Bag X54001, Durban, South Africa
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Phone	+27 (31) 260 1111
Fax	+27 (31) 260 2214
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Programs and Courses

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	Bachelor's Degrees	Master's Degrees	Doctorate Degrees	Diplomas
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Engineering	n/a			n/a
Language & Cultural Studies	n/a		n/a	n/a
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Ranking History

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Admission Info

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International Students Allowed	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women

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