University of KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
Other names: University of Natal, University of Durban-Westville.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's (3-6 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Upper half of class II, lower, or 65%.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year bachelor's.
Documents required: Official transcript/academic record; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Formed on January 1, 2004 as a result of the merger between the University of Durban-Westville and the University of Natal. Usual admission requirements: matriculation certificate (12 years of education) or certificate of exemption from the Joint Matriculation Board (JMB).
Grading system:
| 75-100% | Class One |
| 70-74% | Class Two Upper |
| 60-69% | Class Two Lower |
| 50-59% | Class Three |
| 0-49% | Fail |
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
- Master's: 1-2 years after appropriate degree/diploma.
- Doctorate: 2-4 years by coursework or research.
Last updated: Jun 28, 2005