Mangosuthu University Application 2023

How to apply to MUT 2023

All first year applications are submitted through the Central Applications Office (CAO). This is a simplified way of applying for more than one programme, using one application form, and paying a single application fee. Use your unique CAO number as a reference when paying the application fee. We advise prospective students to choose MUT as a first choice.
Application forms can be downloaded from the CAO website, www.cao.ac.za. You may also apply online by going to www.cao.ac.za, click on the apply tab, then click on apply now, and follow the easy application process. The CAO number appears in tear-off slip on the CAO application form.
Checking the progress of your application
You can track the progress of your application by going to www.cao.ac.za and enter your CAO number, or sending an email to [email protected] or call 031 268 4444.
Important closing dates:
Faculty of Engineering – first semester applications – 30 September
Faculty of Engineering – second semester applications – 31 May
Faculty of Natural Sciences – 30 September
Analytical Chemistry – second semester applications – 31 May
Faculty of Management Sciences – 30 September
Applications submitted after 30 September accumulate a late application fee determined by the CAO.

Important Application Documents

Important Application Documents (FOR SOUTH AFRICAN APPLICANTS)
• National Senior Certificate or Statement of Results
• Senior Certificate
• Identity Document
• Students transferring from other universities should submit an original academic record and a certificate of good conduct

NON-SOUTH AFRICAN APPLICANTS
• A valid study permit
• A valid medical aid/health insurance cover
• A valid passport
• GCE, GCSE, IGCSE or Cambridge School Certificate
• Students holding a GCE GCSE IGCSE or the Cambridge School Certificate must have passed five approved ordinary level subjects including English language provided three subjects have been passed at the same examination sitting.

Admission Requirements

Each faculty stipulates admission requirements based on points aggregate calculated from the best five subjects presented by the prospective student. Over and above the points system, some departments administer a compulsory entrance test. Not all applicants who meet the minimum requirements can be accepted due to limited space. The selection process prioritises the best qualified applicants and those who selected MUT as their first or second choice.
Minimum Entrance Requirements

National Senior Certificate with a diploma pass or N3 with 50% pass in Mathematics and English
A minimum of 5 subjects with level 4 pass for diploma study and level 3 for Access Courses
English Home Language or First Additional language, level 4 pass
Specific subject combination and pass level relevant to the qualification
Minimum points as per faculty requirement and as listed on the CAO handbook

Point calculation matrix
National Senior Certificate:

NSC LEVEL RATING	NSC PERCENTANGE	POINTS
	90 – 100	8
7	80 – 89	7
6	70 – 79	6
5	60 – 69	5
4	50 – 59	4
3	40 – 49	3

Senior Certificate:

Symbol	Higher Grade	Standard Grade
A	8	6
B	7	5
C	6	4
D	5	3
E	4	2