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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- 30.9No. of students per staff(1)
- 2%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 61 : 39Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 26%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 34,156Number of FTE Students(1)
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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