University of KwaZulu-Natal
About the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Basic information and contact details for the University of KwaZulu-Natal
The University KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, eastern South Africa, was formed in 2004 following a merger of the University of Durban-Westville and the University of Natal, the first institutions to merge after government legislation aimed at reducing the number of South African universities.
A five-campus university, it has links with more than 250 institutions globally.
With famous beaches lining its long Indian Ocean waterfront, the city of Durban - the second largest city in South Africa - undoubtedly has something of an Asian feel, with much of its music and cuisine Indian-influenced. The Pietermaritzburg campus is the only one that is not located near to the seafront.
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Key Student Statistics
A breakdown of student statistics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
- Student gender ratio
- 62 F : 38 M (1)
- International student percentage
- 2% (1)
- Students per staff
- 30.7 (1)
- Student total
- 33675 (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2026
Subjects Taught at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Arts and Humanities
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Art and Design
- History, Philosophy and Theology
- Languages, Literature and Linguistics
Business and Economics
- Accounting and Finance
- Business and Management
- Economics and Econometrics
Computer Science
- Computer Science
Education Studies
- Education
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Law
- Law
Life Sciences
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Medical and Health
- Medicine and Dentistry
- Other Health
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Physics and Astronomy
Psychology
- Psychology
Social Sciences
- Communication and Media Studies
- Geography
- Politics and International Studies
- Sociology