University of Zululand Courses and Faculties

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), established in 1960, is a comprehensive university on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. It serves more than 15,000 full-time and part-time students across four faculties, on its KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay campuses. The details below come from UNIZULU's 2026 undergraduate brochure and its apply page.

UNIZULU's four faculties

• Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering: BSc degrees, including augmented and foundation programmes, BSc Agriculture, BEng in Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, and Nursing Science
• Faculty of Commerce, Administration and Law: BCom degrees, including Accounting and Accounting Science, Bachelor of Administration degrees and the LLB
• Faculty of Education: BEd degrees in Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase Teaching
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences: BA degrees, Social Work, Psychology, Tourism Studies, and diplomas in Media Studies and Public Relations Management

The two campuses

• KwaDlangezwa: home to the four faculties and to support services, including the Financial Aid Office and Student Housing
• Richards Bay: established in 2009, focusing on entrepreneurial and vocational programmes linked to industries such as the maritime sector, paper, timber, engineering, sugar, construction and mining

Examples of minimum points

• LLB, Nursing Science and BEng: 30
• BCom in Accounting and BSc degrees: 28
• Most BA degrees and BEd: 26
• Diplomas such as Logistics and Transport Management: 24

See the UNIZULU admission requirements page for the subjects each needs.

Four-year and foundation options

Many BCom degrees have four-year versions from 26 points, and the BSc Foundation programme also accepts 26 points with lower science levels. These suit students who need more support.

The Science Centre

UNIZULU's Science Centre in Richards Bay, with more than 130 exhibits, hosts interactive exhibitions to build learners' interest in science, engineering and technology. It is visited by about 30,000 learners a year.

International links

UNIZULU's International Linkages Office runs exchange programmes, scholarships and partnerships, with 12 academic, corporate and government partners in Africa, the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.

How tuition is charged

UNIZULU charges undergraduate fees per module on a semester basis. Tuition includes laboratory and examination fees, library subscriptions, student facilities and personal accident insurance, but not prescribed textbooks or extras such as field trips.

Student life

Students on both campuses can join 24 sports codes and a range of religious, academic and social societies.

Faculty handbooks

UNIZULU publishes a handbook each year for every faculty, with the full curriculum and rules for its programmes. Check yours before you register.

Applying

First-time undergraduates apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO). See the how to apply to UNIZULU page.