Overview
Founded in 2002, the Durban University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Durban (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), KwaZulu-Natal. This institution also has a branch campus in Pietermaritzburg. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. Durban University of Technology (DUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 22-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this South African higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Durban University of Technology  |
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| Acronym | DUT |
| Founded | 2002 |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 1334 Durban 4000 KwaZulu-Natal South Africa |
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+27 (31) 373 2000 |
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+27 (31) 373 5194 |
| Other locations | Pietermaritzburg |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Durban University of Technology's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Durban University of Technology's Facebook page
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Durban University of Technology's YouTube channel
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