University of Zululand: Statistics

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#3550 of 14,131 In the World
#87 of 1,104 In Africa
#18 of 26 In South Africa
#644 of 1,039 For Information Technology
Top50% For 54 other topics
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Acceptance rate
45%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Bachelor

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 4,673 scientific papers with 44,286 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Law, and Geography and Cartography.

Publications
4,673
Citations
44,286

University of Zululand majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,648 / 16,626
Biology
2,568 / 31,200
Environmental Science
2,526 / 25,712
Engineering
1,998 / 22,511
Physics
1,809 / 20,246
Political Science
1,765 / 8,152
Medicine
1,734 / 17,203
Chemistry
1,713 / 24,780
Law
1,675 / 7,925
Geography and Cartography
1,546 / 12,669
Computer Science
1,525 / 11,897
Sociology
1,520 / 8,211
Philosophy
1,323 / 7,723
Quantum and Particle physics
1,305 / 14,981
Geology
1,270 / 15,212
Ecology
1,245 / 16,180
History
1,121 / 6,138
Organic Chemistry
1,100 / 16,684
Economics
1,100 / 5,673
Psychology
1,073 / 6,528
Business
1,017 / 5,169
Archaeology
964 / 5,645
Biochemistry
942 / 13,401
Mathematics
901 / 6,325
Materials Science
830 / 12,468
Paleontology
829 / 8,812
Development Studies
782 / 3,782
Genetics
724 / 10,146
Linguistics
708 / 4,609
Pathology
692 / 7,912
Statistics
623 / 5,357
Optical Engineering
544 / 7,480
Art & Design
538 / 2,370
Botany
502 / 6,399
Metallurgical Engineering
450 / 7,317
Chemical Engineering
439 / 7,751
Public Health
436 / 4,203
Oceanography
399 / 6,502
Astrophysics and Astronomy
388 / 4,490
Social Psychology
388 / 2,105

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 22 36
1992 23 46
1993 17 43
1994 20 35
1995 25 40
1996 42 104
1997 43 65
1998 47 81
1999 52 111
2000 37 98
2001 36 120
2002 54 212
2003 38 219
2004 53 250
2005 75 291
2006 72 434
2007 63 552
2008 83 614
2009 79 767
2010 107 1014
2011 120 1257
2012 134 1359
2013 176 1586
2014 165 1764
2015 205 1724
2016 224 1774
2017 252 1783
2018 298 2271
2019 317 2911
2020 391 4012
2021 415 5220
2022 376 5916
2023 412 6433
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

University of Zululand alumni

  1. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

    Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1949-.. (age 75)
    Occupations
    physicianpolitician
    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 Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities and is the Chancellor of the University of Limpopo.

  2. Mogoeng Mogoeng

    Mogoeng Mogoeng
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1961-.. (age 63)
    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 71)
    Occupations
    international forum participantpolitician
    Biography

    Jeffrey Thamsanqa "Jeff" 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 56)
    Occupations
    politician
    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 10 notable alumni

University of Zululand faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts Communication Studies
Faculty : Commerce, Administration and Law Accountancy, Business Administration, Law, Transport Management
Faculty : Science and Agriculture Consumer Studies, Sports

General information

Alternative names UNIZULU
Founded 1960
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 11,514,000

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