CAO Central Applications Office

One Form! One Fee! One Office! … easy!

The Central Applications Office processes applications for first time admission to Universities in KZN. Check CAO programme list to find out more about study opportunities at: Universities – University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), University of Zululand (UniZulu), Universities of Technology – DUT (Durban University of Technology), Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), TVET Colleges (Further Education & Training)

CAO 2020 Notice

Applications for 2020 July intake NOW OPEN Don’t delay, Apply Today!!! Apply online at www.cao.ac.za

Dates to remember

* 10 December 2019: Applications to UKZN and DUT close. No late applications received by CAO. Apply on www.cao.ac.za

* Late Applications and Change of Minds remain open for MUT and UNIZUL and member Private Colleges until 17 January 2020. Apply on www.cao.ac.za

* 08 January 2020 to 17 January 2020: Late Applications and Change of Minds for MUT and UNIZUL and member Private Colleges accepted online and at CAO Offices.

URGENT REMINDER!

PAYING YOUR APPLICATION FEE

APPLICATION FEE (Not Refundable)

APPLICATION FEE	To start studies in January 2020	To start studies in July 2019	To start studies in July 2020
Date	SA Citizens	International applicants	Date	SA Citizens	International applicants	Date	SA Citizens	International applicants
If form and fee reach us on or before	31 Oct 2019	R 245.00	R 300.00	31 May 2019	R 245.00	R 300.00	31 May 2020	R 245.00	R 300.00
If form and fee reach us on or after	01 Nov 2019	R 465.00	R 575.00	01 June 2019	R 465.00	R 575.00	01 June 2020	R 465.00	R 575.00
Applicants who ONLY have TVET Programme Choices do not incur a late application fee.
Any request to add, change or renumber programme choices will incur a “change of Mind” Fee of R 135.00

Citizens of other countries must pay the international fee if they do not have permanent residence in South Africa or refugee or asylum seeker status recognised by the Department of Home Affairs.

All monies must be paid in South African rands

Ways of paying the CAO application fee

Payment option	Where payment can be made	Payment type accepted
EASYPAY * Preferred payment option*	Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Woolworths or any store displaying the EasyPay sign.	Cash, Debit or Credit Card
Paying online by Credit Card	Visit www.cao.ac.za Click on ‘My Application’, enter your CAO or ID number and follow the prompts.	Credit Card Payment ONLY
Credit or Debit Card payment	At the CAO Office. Gate 11, UKZN, Mary Thiphe Street, Cato Manor, Durban	Credit or Debit Card