University of technology · KwaZulu-Natal

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Applies via CAOAPSApplication fee R250

Applications are handled by the Central Applications Office (CAO) - the shared body for KwaZulu-Natal's public universities.

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2027 applications: close 30 September 2026 · via CAO. All applications via CAO; ~3,500 first-year places Dates can change and vary by programme - always confirm on cao.ac.za.

Programmes at MUT

24 shown · 52 in catalogue

Open

22APS required

MUT

Diploma in Community Extension

Diploma in Information Technology (ECP)

Diploma in Information Technology

Diploma in Accounting (ECP)

Diploma in Accounting

Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production (ECP)

Diploma in Agriculture: Crop Production

Diploma in Public Finance & Accounting

Diploma in Public Finance & Accounting (ECP)

Diploma in Local Government Finance

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting

Diploma in Office Management & Technology

Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production (ECP)

Diploma in Agriculture: Animal Production

Diploma in Public Management

Diploma in Nature Conservation

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health

Bachelor of Applied Science in Nature Conservation

Access Course Analytical Chemistry

Diploma in Building (ECP)

Access Course Building

MUT · Main Campus

Closes 30 Sep 2026

Applying to MUT

Online application guide

Step-by-step on applying to MUT - what you need, fees, and the deadline.

Status-check guide

How to check your MUT application status the right way.

MUT application questions

You apply to Mangosuthu University of Technology through the Central Applications Office (CAO) at cao.ac.za, where one application and one fee cover up to six KZN programmes. Create your applicant profile, add your programme, upload your documents, pay the fee, and submit before the closing date. See our MUT online application guide for the full steps.

MUT charges an application fee of R250. You pay the institution on its official portal - AskSmarty never takes payment. Late applications can cost more.

It depends on the programme. MUT uses the standard APS for most programmes. Each MUT programme page shows its required score or entry requirements - use the calculator to work out your APS first.

Log in to the portal you applied through and open your application status. See our MUT status-check guide for the exact steps and the official login link. Never share your login or pay anyone to "release" an offer.

It depends on the programme and the cycle. Check the deadline tracker for MUT programmes still showing open, and always confirm the current closing date on the official site before you rely on it.

AskSmarty is an independent national guide - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by MUT or the CAO. Facts are drawn from the official prospectus and confirmed against the institution’s site. Always confirm details on the official source before applying.