Durban University of Technology
(DUT)
About
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a multi-campus university situated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 following the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon and it was initially known as the Durban Institute of Technology. It has five campuses in Durban, and another two in Pietermaritzburg. In 2022, approximately 31 991 students were enrolled to study at DU...
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a multi-campus university situated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 following the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon and it was initially known as the Durban Institute of Technology. It has five campuses in Durban, and another two in Pietermaritzburg. In 2022, approximately 31 991 students were enrolled to study at DUT. The university is one of five technical institutions on the African continent to offer Doctoral Degrees.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1501 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 9 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 27,036
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 31.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 1%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 1001+ | 14.7 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | =1,173 | 32.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Durban University of Technology?
Durban University of Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,456.
When was Durban University of Technology founded?
Durban University of Technology was founded in 2002.
What are the top subjects at Durban University of Technology?
Top subjects at Durban University of Technology include: Education & Training, Clinical & Health, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Computer Science.
Where is Durban University of Technology located?
Durban University of Technology is located in Durban, South Africa.