University of Zululand: Statistics

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#3851 of 14,131 In the World
#120 of 1,104 In Africa
#21 of 26 In South Africa
#536 of 1,017 For International Relations and Diplomacy
Top50% For 58 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
45%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor
Website
www.unizulu.ac.za
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate45%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarSemesters

We've calculated the 45% acceptance rate for University of Zululand based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Zululand has published 5,929 scientific papers with 77,148 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Political Science, Medicine, Physics, Law, Chemistry, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
5,929
Citations
77,148

University of Zululand majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
3,391 / 33,434
Environmental Science
3,149 / 45,517
Biology
3,131 / 53,304
Engineering
2,368 / 37,562
Political Science
2,283 / 18,091
Medicine
2,194 / 30,250
Physics
2,129 / 32,440
Law
2,128 / 17,455
Chemistry
2,070 / 40,088
Geography and Cartography
1,948 / 22,711
Sociology
1,928 / 16,506
Computer Science
1,886 / 23,905
Philosophy
1,620 / 15,798
Ecology
1,545 / 28,769
Quantum and Particle physics
1,509 / 22,073
Geology
1,504 / 26,535
Economics
1,431 / 12,748
Psychology
1,403 / 12,908
History
1,365 / 12,346
Organic Chemistry
1,314 / 26,166
Business
1,303 / 10,885
Archaeology
1,185 / 11,247
Mathematics
1,166 / 11,729
Biochemistry
1,161 / 23,935
Development Studies
1,014 / 8,962
Materials Science
955 / 18,760
Paleontology
951 / 16,498
Genetics
883 / 18,101
Pathology
874 / 14,685
Linguistics
868 / 9,685
Statistics
762 / 9,159
Art & Design
640 / 5,578
Botany
617 / 10,675
Optical Engineering
616 / 10,654
Public Health
523 / 7,374
Metallurgical Engineering
515 / 10,204
Chemical Engineering
497 / 10,933
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
495 / 5,228
Social Psychology
492 / 4,228
Education Majors
483 / 3,469

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 18 50
1994 21 48
1995 26 48
1996 45 109
1997 45 90
1998 52 118
1999 53 133
2000 44 123
2001 41 153
2002 62 264
2003 45 293
2004 57 306
2005 85 433
2006 85 542
2007 67 685
2008 94 765
2009 95 988
2010 109 1256
2011 134 1552
2012 143 1719
2013 185 2034
2014 208 2197
2015 238 2200
2016 253 2304
2017 280 2496
2018 350 3151
2019 371 3973
2020 453 5771
2021 459 7527
2022 424 7979
2023 501 9292
2024 434 10099
2025 264 9433
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Zululand gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition Cost (ZAR)
Bachelor of Arts 16,500
Bachelor of Commerce 18,000
Bachelor of Education 16,500
Bachelor of Science 19,500
Bachelor of Social Work 18,000
Postgraduate Diploma in Education 16,500
Master of Education 22,000
Master of Science 24,000
Doctor of Philosophy 28,000

All costs are in South African Rand (ZAR).

The University of Zululand has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Zululand.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics

University of Zululand alumni

  1. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

    Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1949-.. (age 77)
    Occupations
    physicianentrepreneurministerpolitician
    Biography

    Nkosazana Clarice Dlamini-Zuma, sometimes referred to by her initials NDZ, is a South African politician, medical doctor and former anti-apartheid activist. A longstanding member of the African National Congress (ANC), she currently serves as a Chancellor of the University of Limpopo.

  2. Mogoeng Mogoeng

    Mogoeng Mogoeng
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1961-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    judge
    Biography

    Mogoeng Thomas Reetsang Mogoeng is a South African jurist who served as the Chief Justice of South Africa from 8 September 2011 until his retirement on 11 October 2021.

  3. Jeff Radebe

    Jeff Radebe
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1953-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    politicianminister
    Biography

    Jeffrey Thamsanqa Radebe is a South African politician who was last appointed as Minister of Energy by Cyril Ramaphosa on 26 February 2018. He served in the government of South Africa as Minister in the Presidency from 2014 to 2018. Previously he was Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development from 2009 to 2014. Radebe was South Africa's longest continuously serving cabinet member post-1994, having been part of every national administration from 1994 until the 2019 election.

  4. Bathabile Dlamini

    Bathabile Dlamini
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1968-.. (age 58)
    Occupations
    politicianminister
    Biography

    Bathabile Dlamini is a South African politician who was the President of the African National Congress (ANC) Women's League from 2015 to 2022. She was previously the Minister in the Presidency for Women from 2018 to 2019 and the Minister of Social Development from 2010 to 2018.

All 11 notable alumni

University of Zululand faculties and divisions

Faculty : Commerce, Administration and Law Accountancy, Business Administration, Law, Logistics Management, Management, Transport Management
Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences Communication Studies, Media Studies
Faculty : Science, Agriculture and Engineering Agriculture, Computer Engineering, Consumer Studies, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Sports

General information

Alternative names UNIZULU
Founded 1960
Accreditation South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
Motto Restructured for relevance
Colors blue, white, black, gold

Location and contacts

Address Corner Guldengracht & East Arterial Roads Arboretum
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
South Africa
City population 12,424,000

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