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University of KwaZulu-Natal

501–600th
World University Rankings 2025
1001–1500th
Impact Rankings 2024
84th
Young University Rankings 2024
University Road, Private Bag X 54001, Westville, Durban, 4000, South Africa

About 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 statistics

  • 30.9
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 2%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 61 : 39
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 26%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 34,156
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

Subjects taught at University of KwaZulu-Natal

  • Arts & humanities

    • History, Philosophy & Theology
    • Languages, Literature & Linguistics
    • Art, Performing Arts & Design
    • Architecture
  • Engineering & technology

    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
  • Social sciences

    • Sociology
    • Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
    • Communication & Media Studies
    • Geography
  • Physical sciences

    • Chemistry
    • Physics & Astronomy
    • Mathematics & Statistics
    • Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
  • Business & economics

    • Accounting & Finance
    • Business & Management
    • Economics & Econometrics
  • Clinical, pre-clinical & health

    • Other Health
    • Medicine & Dentistry
  • Life sciences

    • Sport Science
    • Agriculture & Forestry
    • Biological Sciences
  • Education

    • Education
  • Computer science

    • Computer Science
  • Psychology

    • Psychology
  • Law

    • Law