Open Days in KwaZulu-Natal

than guessing from a website. In this province you can look at public universities such as the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the University of Zululand, or the two universities of technology, Durban University of Technology (DUT) and Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), each with a different focus and campus feel worth experiencing in person.

Most university open days across South Africa run from February to May, comfortably ahead of the September deadlines many universities set for applying the following year — so plan your KwaZulu-Natal visits for early in the year rather than waiting. TVET colleges in the province, including Coastal TVET College, Umgungundlovu TVET College and Esayidi TVET College, run open days too, but they typically only confirm dates one to three weeks ahead, usually on Facebook rather than their main website — so following their social pages closely is the only reliable way to catch one in time.

Don't overlook nursing as an option: the KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing also holds its own open days, and it's worth confirming any nursing college is SANC-accredited before you apply. The province's roughly 20 DHET-registered private colleges hold open days and info sessions too, often more than once a year, so check with them directly if a public university route isn't the right fit for you.

Before attending anything, confirm the date and venue on the organiser's own page, since these can change. Most open days are free to attend, though some ask you to register your seat beforehand — do that early if numbers are limited. Browse the open days coming up in KwaZulu-Natal below.