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University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Westville, South Africa
501–600th in World University Rankings 2025
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The University KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, eastern South Africa, was formed in 2004 following a merger of the University of Durban-Westville and the University of Natal, the first institutions to merge after government legislation aimed at reducing the number of South African universities. 

A five-campus university, it has links with more than 250 institutions globally.

With famous beaches lining its long Indian Ocean waterfront, the city of Durban - the second largest city in South Africa - undoubtedly has something of an Asian feel, with much of its music and cuisine Indian-influenced. The Pietermaritzburg campus is the only one that is not located near to the seafront. 

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
61 F : 39 M (1)
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International student percentage
2% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
30.9 (1)
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Student total
34156 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

Life Sciences401–500th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Law301+

  • Law

Education401–500th

  • Education

Arts and Humanities401–500th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Business and Economics601–800th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Clinical and Health301–400th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Computer Science501–600th

  • Computer Science

Engineering501–600th

  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Social Sciences501–600th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Psychology401–500th

  • Psychology

Physical Sciences601–800th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics