Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) strives to differentiate itself from all other universities by achieving excellent grades in the fields chosen as a university of technology. Apply to be a student of MUT as online applications for 2023 academic year are open. Also, you can collect your application form from the university.

Faculties

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Management Sciences
• Faculty of Natural Sciences

Minimum Entrance Requirements

• National Senior Certificate with a diploma pass or N3 with 50% pass in Mathematics and English
• A minimum of 5 subjects with level 4 pass for diploma study and level 3 for Access Courses
• English Home Language or First Additional language, level 4 pass
• Specific subject combination and pass level relevant to the qualification
• Minimum points as per faculty requirement and as listed on the CAO handbook

How To Apply

• All first year applications are submitted through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

• Read our article on how to apply using CAO here
• Application forms can be downloaded from the CAO website
• You may also apply online by going to www.cao.ac.za, click on the apply tab, then click on apply now, and follow the easy application process.
• The CAO number appears in tear-off slip on the CAO application form.
• Use your unique CAO number as a reference when paying the application fee.

Required Documents

SOUTH AFRICAN APPLICANTS

• National Senior Certificate or Statement of Results
• Senior Certificate
• Identity Document
• Students transferring from other universities should submit an original academic record and a certificate of good conduct

NON-SOUTH AFRICAN APPLICANTS

• A valid study permit
• A valid medical aid/health insurance cover
• A valid passport
• GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate
• Students holding a GCE GCSE IGCSE or the Cambridge School Certificate must have passed five approved ordinary level subjects including English language provided three subjects have been passed at the same examination sitting.

Important closing dates

• Faculty of Engineering – first semester applications – 30 September
• Faculty of Engineering – second semester applications – 31 May
• Faculty of Natural Sciences – 30 September
• Analytical Chemistry – second semester applications – 31 May
• Faculty of Management Sciences – 30 September

How To Track Your Application

You can track the progress of your application by going to www.cao.ac.za and enter your CAO number, or sending an email to enqgeneralcao@cao.ac.za or call 031 268 4444.