Durban University of Technology (Durban University of Technology) in South Africa is introduced as follows:

Introduction: Located in Durban and Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, it is a multi-campus university with about 33,000 students and is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal Province.

History and establishment time: It was formed in 2002 by the merger of Nuttall Institute of Technology and ML Sudan Institute of Technology. It was originally named Durban Institute of Technology and was renamed Durban University of Technology in 2007. Its history can be traced back to Nuttall Institute of Technology, which was established in 1907, and ML Sudan Institute of Technology, which was prepared in 1927.

Nature of institution: public university.

Educational philosophy: Committed to cultivating graduates with entrepreneurial spirit and innovation through high-quality teaching, learning, research and innovation, focusing on the combination of theory and practice, so that students have the ability to solve practical problems to adapt to the development needs of society and industry.

School Strength: It has a highly qualified faculty, of which 48% have a master's degree and 43% have a doctorate. The school focuses on industry-university-research cooperation, has established good cooperative relations with many enterprises and institutions, and provides students with internship and employment opportunities. The school conducts research in many fields. In 2020, it was ranked among the top 500 universities in the world, ranked 10th in the number of citations in the world, and ranked 5th in South Africa.

Key disciplines: It has certain advantages in clinical and health sciences, education, computer science, life sciences and other fields. For example, in clinical and health sciences, it has trained a large number of outstanding medical professionals and made important contributions to the local medical cause; in the field of education, its graduates of education majors play an important role in the South African education system.

Faculty: Including the School of Accounting and Information, the School of Applied Sciences, the School of Art and Design, the School of Engineering and Built Environment, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Management Sciences.

Ranking: 1201-1500 in the 2025 World University Rankings. In THE's subject rankings, the education subject ranks 501-600 in 2025, the clinical and health subject ranks 601-800, and the computer science subject ranks 801-1000.

Cost: There is no clear unified fee standard, and the tuition fees for different majors and different academic levels are different. Generally speaking, the tuition fees for local students in South Africa are relatively low, and the tuition fees for international students will be slightly higher. The specific fees can be checked on the school's official website.

Campus environment: It has five campuses in Durban and two campuses in Pietermaritzburg. The campus facilities are complete, equipped with modern libraries, laboratories, computer centers and other learning facilities, as well as sports stadiums, student dormitories and other living facilities. Durban is a coastal city in South Africa with a warm and humid climate. There are beautiful beaches and rich cultural and entertainment facilities around the campus; Pietermaritzburg has a strong academic atmosphere, and there are many schools and universities in the city, providing students with a diverse learning and communication environment.