University of KwaZulu-Natal Howard College Campus, Durban
Academic Info
- Prefered application deadlines are: October 15th for Spring semester and April 15th for Fall semester. Call for availability after these dates.
- At the time of application a student should normally have attained a minimum of a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and hold Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing.
- interstudy students can combine courses offered in different departments and faculties as scheduling allows.
- Science department spaces are limited; early application is recommended.
- Music department courses require an audition upon arrival to place students into performance courses.
- Standard full-time credit load: 14-16 U.S. credits per semester. The total number of courses will vary depending on the credit weighting of each course.
- Students are pre-registered for courses prior to arrival; final registration takes place on-site.
- Students should note that cross-campus enrollment is not permitted; interstudy students enroll at either the Howard College or Pietermaritzburg campus.
- Click here for more information on course selection.
Location
Student Life
- Location: Durban
- Student Population: 17,800
- City Population: 3,350,000
- 2 Miles from Campus to City Center
- 10 Miles from Durban Airport to Campus
- 389 Miles from Durban to Johannesburg
- Extensive sports and recreation facilities at each of its five campuses.
- Health Clinic at each campus; Student Counseling available for students’ educational and personal needs.
- Main libraries on the Howard College and Pietermaritzburg campuses are fully computerized; branch libraries serve the departments.
- Students live in University residence halls with local students in single, self-catered rooms.
