The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a multi-campus public university of technology situated in scenic Durban and Pietermaritzburg in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa.
The University was formed in 2002 following the merger of ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal and it was initially known as the Durban Institute of Technology.
DUT is overseen by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the National Government of South Africa.
With over 30,000 students in 2025, the Durban University of Technology is focused on higher education, technological training, research and innovation.
DUT also seeks to build an enabling environment that supports dynamic curricula inspiring innovation and entrepreneurship.
Overview
| Nickname: | DUT |
| Motto: | Creative. Distinctive. Impactful. |
| Type: | Public University |
| Established: | 2002 (history can be traced to 1907 as the former Natal Technical College) |
| Chancellor: | Ms Nonkululeko Nyembezi |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Prof Thandwa Mthembu |
| Location: | Durban and Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Website: | www.dut.ac.za |
Campuses
The Durban University of Technology has five campuses in Durban, and another two in Pietermaritzburg. They are listed below:
- Brickfield Campus – located along Felix Dlamini Road in Overport, Durban
- City Campus – located along Anton Lembede Street in Greyville, Berea, Durban
- ML Sultan Campus – locate along M L Sultan Road in Greyville, Durban
- Ritson Campus – located along Ritson Road in Musgrave, Berea, Durban
- Steve Biko Campus, Durban – located along Steve Biko Road in Musgrave, Berea, Durban
- Indumiso Campus – located along Fj Sithole Road in Imbali, Pietermaritzburg
- Riverside Campus – located along Aberfeldy Street in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chancellor
- Ms Nonkululeko Nyembezi
Vice Chancellor
- Prof Thandwa Mthembu
Deputy Vice Chancellors
- Prof M Kgaphola (Teaching and Learning)
- Dr VL Mthethwa
- Prof F Nemavhola (Innovation and Engagement)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Durban University of Technology are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Steve Biko Campus, Cnr Botanic Gardens & Steve Biko Roads, Berwyn Court, Durban |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box 1334, Durban, 4000 |
| Telephone: | – 031 373 2000 (Durban) – 033 845 8800 (Pietermaritzburg) |
| Email: | info@dut.ac.za |
| Website: | www.dut.ac.za |
