History
The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger, in April 2002, of two technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in 2007
Education
The past 100 years have seen a great deal of change. Vice-Chancellors, professors and students have come and gone; tens of thousands of lives have been enriched by the education received at the Durban University of Technology, and its predecessors. Its dedicated staff, some of whom have been at the institution all of their working lives, have all contributed to the development of a vibrant institution.
Research
On the research front, DIT continued to make significant strides both in increasing the quantum of publications and the scope and quality of its scholarly initiatives. It must be borne in mind that the technikon sector was historically not conceived as being research-driven and that higher qualifications among academic staff was not as highly regarded as at the traditional universities.
Durban University of Technology Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 7 Masters
- 46 Scholarships
- 704 Academic Staff
- 26,543 Students
- 265 Students (int'l)
- 14,068 Students (female)
Durban University of Technology Overview
Durban University of Technology Scholarships
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Durban University of Technology Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 42 Reviews
- 4 Star 29 Reviews
- 3 Star 13 Reviews
- 2 Star 9 Reviews
- 1 Star 7 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.6
- Student Diversity 4.4
- Quality of Student Life 4.5
- Career Development 4.3
Academic practice
This is by far one of the best universities in South Africa. What i liked the most is that the lecturers do am exceptional job in teaching. the University should do more collaborations worldwide. it will highly assist in the university's corporate identity
Durban University of Technology-Video Technology
The course for which I now hold a bachelor's and honours degree is Video Technology, which is essentially a filmmaking course. What I like about this course is there is no major discipline because the Department of Video Technology aims to give students an experience in all the roles of television and filmmaking, from studio broadcasting to documentary making on site.
DUT: Valuable Tech Education
I had the privilege of attending Durban University of Technology (DUT) from [2018] to [2022], and I can confidently say that it was a formative period in my academic and personal growth. The university's commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and student-centered learning created a stimulating environment that fostered my development in the technical field. Strengths: - The faculty members were highly knowledgeable and approachable, providing guidance and support throughout my studies. - The university's strong industry connections and career services team helped me navigate the job market and secure valuable work experience. - The campus community was diverse and vibrant, offering a range of extracurricular activities and clubs that catered to various technical interests. -State-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure are continually being developed and renovated to provide an enhanced learning experience. Areas for Improvement: - As a technical university, some students may find the academic offerings to be narrow or specialized, potentially limiting exposure to interdisciplinary studies or non-technical fields. - Streamlining administrative processes would improve efficiency and reduce bureaucracy, allowing students to focus on their studies. Recommendation: I would recommend DUT to students seeking a specialized technical education and a supportive community. Prospective students would benefit from taking advantage of the university's resources, engaging with faculty and peers, and exploring the various technical extracurricular opportunities available. However, students seeking a more traditional university experience with a broader range of academic offerings may want to consider other options.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
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Durban University of Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1001 | - | 1501 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
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| 1223 | - | - |
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Student services
Student Housing, as a component of the Student Services Division, is in support of the division’s philosophy of being concerned with the overall welfare, development and educational success of our students. In doing so, Student Housing undertakes to provide accessible, affordable accommodation conducive to learning in a safe and healthy environment, whilst providing opportunities for resident student empowerment and advancement.
Housing services
City Campus celebrates its centenary this year. The foundation stone was laid in December 1910 by the Duke of Connaught, and the staff and students of what was then the Durban Technical Institute moved into the new buildings two years later. With a major roof refurbishment in 2010, generously funded by Lotto, it is appropriate to celebrate the centenary and the building restoration. A celebration in November 2011 of DUT’s centenary milestone included: Unveiling of the Commemorative PlaqueCentenary Publication, Exhibition, Student Festival,
Library services
The Library continued to play a major role, which included stepping up the availability of textbooks and extending opening hours where feasible.
ICT services
DUT unveiled its new high-tech buildings, eco-friendly library and modern classroom facilities at both their Midlands campuses, which were a culmination of a major, refurbish process, which had occurred over the past five years, costs to the tune of below two Million Rand.
Campus life
Durban campus is a cutting-edge centre of learning. This on-trend space has been custom-designed with student life and learning in mind. Our facilities include a library and resource centre, canteen, pause and study areas plus student essentials such as free tea/coffee and free Wi-Fi.
Sports facilities
The Durban University of Technology’s Midlands and Durban campuses recorded massive successes in the sports arena during the 2017 academic year. The netball team clinched the KZN University Sports South Africa (USSA) League by unleashing a reign of terror to all its opponents. DUT thumped other fierce campaigners in the region such as UKZN and emerged victorious. They were notable players in the seven teams’ tournament who carried DUT’s hopes on their shoulders such as Amanda Ntshangase and Nomcebo Nkosi. These players were instrumental throughout the tournament netting 19 and 7 goals apiece sealing a comfortable victory for the netball side.
Accreditation
DUT (Pty) Ltd, part of EDU, is Fully Accredited by ISETT SETA – ACC No: 03000547,and the Unit also offers SETA Certified Training Solutions.