Durban University of Technology
Higher EducationKwazulu-natal, South Africa1001-5000 Employees
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a public higher education institution based in Durban and Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 through the merger of ML Sultan and Technikon Natal, evolving from the Durban Institute of Technology. The university operates across multiple campuses and comprises six faculties, serving roughly 33,000 students and prioritizing high-quality teaching delivered by staff with advanced qualifications. DUT positions itself as a technology-focused institution with global links, including membership in the International Association of Universities, and in 2026 announced a collaboration with Samsung to establish the Samsung Innovation Campus program. Its ENVISION 2030 strategy seeks to cultivate entrepreneurial and innovative mindsets among staff and students. In 2020, DUT was ranked among the top 500 universities globally, placing tenth in citations worldwide and fifth nationally.