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University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal is one of 10 universities included in U-Multirank for South Africa. University of KwaZulu-Natal is a very large public university located in Durban with 43886 students enrolled (2019 data or latest available). It was founded in 2004. With regard to the scope of its subjects and degree programmes offered, the University of KwaZulu-Natal is a comprehensive institution. It doesn't offer programmes in foreign languages. The University of KwaZulu-Natal graduation rate is 78,64 for bachelors (B score) and 54,57 for masters (D score). As made clear by its sunburst chart – a snapshot illustration of the university’s performance profile across the five U-Multirank dimensions – the University of KwaZulu-Natal is strongest in Research. Its overall profile shows top performance across various indicators, with 6 ‘A’ (very good) scores overall. For a comprehensive overview of this university’s performance, see its complete performance scores in the tables below.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University Road, Westville
4000 Durban
South Africa
027-31-260-7111
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Digital education investment
0
66.08
Outreach programs
1
0
6
Pedagogiacally skilled teaching staff
2
0
4
Bachelor graduation rate
78.64
%0
100
Masters graduation rate
54.57
%0
100
Graduating on time (bachelors)
47.53
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Relative BA graduate unemployment
Relative MA graduate unemployment
Relative graduate unemployment long first degree
Graduating on time (long first degree)
86
%Graduation rate long first degree
92
%Gender balance
0.66
1.22
86.44
Female authors
26.69
%0
100
Citation rate
0.75
0.11
2.71
Research publications (absolute numbers)
8,448
0
98,038
Research publications (size-normalised)
0.192
0
13.17
External research income
0
859.22
Art related output
0
24.96
Top cited publications
6.3
%0
32.8
Interdisciplinary publications
11.7
0.3
35.7
Post-doc positions
33.13
%0
100
Professional publications
0
54.68
Open Access Publications
30.9
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
4.1
%0
59.7
Income from private sources
106.3
0
888.9
Patents awarded (absolute numbers)
7
0
3,266
Patents awarded (size-normalised)
0.16
0
500.4
Industry co-patents
Spin-offs
0
0
334.57
Publications cited in patents
0.51
%0
7.3
Income from continuous professional development
0
100
Graduate companies
0
0
433.85
Foreign language bachelor programmes
0
%0
100
Foreign language long first degree programmes
0
%Foreign language master programmes
0
%0
100
Student mobility
0
0
1
International academic staff
16.46
%0
100
International joint publications
57
%6.3
92.4
International doctorate degrees
54.61
%0
100
Bachelor graduates working in the region
0
100
Master graduates working in the region
0
100
Student internships in the region
100
%0
100
Regional joint publications
12.1
%0
93.5
Income from regional sources
0
100
Regional Publications with Industrial Partners
5.4
0
97.06
Social inclusion
1.2 % students with disability; 1.2 % mature students
Female academic staff
48
%Student-staff ratio
29.68
145.27
0
Graduating on time (bachelors)
47.8
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
%Academic staff with doctorates
93.8
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
/9Gender balance
1.14
4.14
0
Overall learning experience
0
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
0
6
1
Organisation of program
0
6
1
Contact with teachers
0
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
0
6
1
Library facilities
0
6
1
IT provision
0
6
1
Digital teaching
0
6
1
Room facilities
0
6
1
Female authors
26.4
%0
79
External research income
0
0
963
Doctorate productivity
0.46
0
3.68
Research publications (absolute numbers)
1,550
0
10,580
Citation rate
0.85
0
2.96
Top cited publications
7.3
%0
33
Interdisciplinary publications
14.6
%0
33.1
Research orientation of teaching
0
6
1
Open Access Publications
20.2
%0
72.2
Income from private sources
0
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
3.7
%0
12.9
Publications cited in patents
0.71
%0
9.39
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
0
6
1
International doctorate degrees
46.7
%0
75
International joint publications
54.3
%0
100
International research grants
0
%0
100
Student internships in the region
0
%0
100
Regional joint publications
12.1
%0
84.8
Income from regional sources
0
%
Social inclusion
1,4 % students with disability; 0,3 % mature students;
Academic staff (fte)
33
Total number of students in field (major)
1,016
Percentage of female students
68
%Profile in teaching & learning
The School of Life Sciences, which is located on the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses, is one of five schools in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. The School’s cutting edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourabl...
The School of Life Sciences, which is located on the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses, is one of five schools in the College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science. The School’s cutting edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourably with the best in the world. Caring and enthusiastic lecturers ensure that students emerge highly employable.
Teaching & learning website
http://lifesciences.ukzn.ac.za
Profile in research
This field of study encompasses all human, plant and animal life – ranging from microscopic germs to elephants and everything in between. Areas of specialisation within UKZN’s School of Life Sciences include: Biochemistry,Biology, Cellular Biology, Eco...
This field of study encompasses all human, plant and animal life – ranging from microscopic germs to elephants and everything in between. Areas of specialisation within UKZN’s School of Life Sciences include: Biochemistry,Biology, Cellular Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Marine Biology and Microbiology
Research website
http://lifesciences.ukzn.ac.za
Major profile of faculty
Biology
Biology
Graduating in time
47.8
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
1
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
342
Students in their 1st year
128
International students
0
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,125
€Tuiton fees for international students
773
€Special features of the study programmes
General bachelors degree focussed on cellular to organismal biology.
General bachelors degree focussed on cellular to organismal biology.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
Full time
Full time
Partner institutions
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Student-staff ratio
47.58
187.54
5.26
Graduating on time (bachelors)
28.3
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
16.4
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
47.66
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
9
Gender balance
0.89
2.23
0.01
Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
External research income
0
186.57
Doctorate productivity
0.42
0
3.21
Research publications (absolute numbers)
26
0
1,421
Citation rate
0.25
0.19
4.27
Top cited publications
0
%0
27.4
Interdisciplinary publications
10.9
%0
14.8
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
Open Access Publications
50
%0
50
Income from private sources
0
100
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
2
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
47.3
%0
100
International joint publications
11.5
%10
92.9
International research grants
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
3.8
%0
82.6
Income from regional sources
Academic staff (fte)
166
Total number of students in field (major)
7,359
Percentage of female students
51
%Profile in teaching & learning
Our College prides itself on offering a supportive and student-centred learning environment at each of the Howard College, Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses. The College consists of about 300 dedicated academic and supportive administrative staff...
Our College prides itself on offering a supportive and student-centred learning environment at each of the Howard College, Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses. The College consists of about 300 dedicated academic and supportive administrative staff and approximately 11000 committed students. Our academics and professional services staff mission is to facilitate the academic and social growth of all students in our care.
Teaching & learning website
https://clms.ukzn.ac.za/
Profile in research
The Health economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HeARD) (in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance) studies the effect chronic diseases, particularly HIV and AIDS, have on micro and macro economies, and does research in the process fro...
The Health economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division (HeARD) (in the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance) studies the effect chronic diseases, particularly HIV and AIDS, have on micro and macro economies, and does research in the process from which economic considerations can be turned into practical policies.
Research website
https://clmsresearch.ukzn.ac.za/
Major profile of faculty
Marketing; Supply chain Management; Entrepreneurship
Marketing; Supply chain Management; Entrepreneurship
Graduating in time
16.4
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
2
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
290
Students in their 1st year
126
International students
19
Period of study
1
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
1,984
€Tuiton fees for international students
11,100
€Special features of the study programmes
A Masters programme by research.
A Masters programme by research.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time, part time
full time, part time
Graduating in time
36.4
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
1
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
1,693
Students in their 1st year
477
International students
8
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,800
€Tuiton fees for international students
11,100
€Special features of the study programmes
A programme, that through the 4 majors - Accounting, Auditing, Tax and Estates planning and Managerial Accounting & Financial Management, can go on, through a further period of study, to write our (South African) Chartered Account (CA) Board exams, to ...
A programme, that through the 4 majors - Accounting, Auditing, Tax and Estates planning and Managerial Accounting & Financial Management, can go on, through a further period of study, to write our (South African) Chartered Account (CA) Board exams, to qualify as a CA.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Graduating in time
22.3
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
1
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
1,786
Students in their 1st year
404
International students
6
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,342
€Tuiton fees for international students
11,100
€Special features of the study programmes
A wide theoretical training and sound foundation in the principles of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Public Administration are provided. The undergradua...
A wide theoretical training and sound foundation in the principles of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management and Public Administration are provided. The undergraduate degree courses offered are specially designed to develop in candidates an innovative and entrepreneurial outlook as well as an adaptability of mind that will enable them, after a brief period of practical experience, to become eligible for responsible managerial positions (in the private and/or public sectors) or, if desired, self-employment.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Student-staff ratio
11.1
150.46
0
Graduating on time (bachelors)
35.1
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
%Academic staff with doctorates
92.6
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
/9Gender balance
0.42
3.79
0
Overall learning experience
0
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
0
6
1
Organisation of program
0
6
1
Contact with teachers
0
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
0
6
1
Library facilities
0
6
1
IT provision
0
6
1
Digital teaching
0
6
1
Room facilities
0
6
1
Female authors
21.73
%0
76
External research income
0
0
1,334.4
Doctorate productivity
0.81
0
2.67
Research publications (absolute numbers)
1,157
4
20,844
Citation rate
0.85
0
2.31
Top cited publications
7.2
%0
29.8
Interdisciplinary publications
19.2
%0
31.5
Research orientation of teaching
0
6
1
Open Access Publications
16.1
%0
53.1
Income from private sources
0
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
3.8
%0
26.2
Publications cited in patents
0.89
%0
7.02
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
0
6
1
International doctorate degrees
55.7
%0
100
International joint publications
59.5
%0
87.5
International research grants
0
%0
100
Student internships in the region
0
%0
100
Regional joint publications
5.4
%0
68.8
Income from regional sources
0
%
Social inclusion
0,7 % students with disability; No mature students;
Academic staff (fte)
28
Total number of students in field (major)
344
Percentage of female students
52
%Profile in teaching & learning
The School of Chemistry & Physics Teaching and Learning Division is responsible for the implementation of the teaching and learning initiatives within the school. It is also a platform for the communication of latest teaching and learning activities in...
The School of Chemistry & Physics Teaching and Learning Division is responsible for the implementation of the teaching and learning initiatives within the school. It is also a platform for the communication of latest teaching and learning activities in the school and will serve as a resource centre on the global trends in the Chemistry and Physics education.
Teaching & learning website
http://scp.ukzn.ac.za
Profile in research
The School’s cutting-edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourably with the best in the world. Caring and enthusiastic lecturers ensure that students emerge highly employable, with a rich university experience and an excellent degree in C...
The School’s cutting-edge laboratories and research equipment compare favourably with the best in the world. Caring and enthusiastic lecturers ensure that students emerge highly employable, with a rich university experience and an excellent degree in Chemistry or Physics to their name.
Research website
http://scp.ukzn.ac.za
Major profile of faculty
Chemistry
Chemistry
Graduating in time
35.1
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
1
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
216
Students in their 1st year
73
International students
0
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,303
€Tuiton fees for international students
773
€Special features of the study programmes
Chemistry and Physics teaches one to solve problems. To be a Chemist or Physicist one needs an enquiring mind, good powers of observation, mathematical skills, practical ability, the adaptability to learn new skills throughout one’s career, and the soc...
Chemistry and Physics teaches one to solve problems. To be a Chemist or Physicist one needs an enquiring mind, good powers of observation, mathematical skills, practical ability, the adaptability to learn new skills throughout one’s career, and the social skills necessary to share one’s ideas with colleagues. These skills all make graduates from UKZN’s School of Chemistry and Physics highly employable.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
Full time
Full time
Partner institutions
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Student-staff ratio
64.08
179.77
0
Graduating on time (bachelors)
39.9
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
%Academic staff with doctorates
71.4
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
/9Gender balance
1.21
2.41
0
Overall learning experience
0
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
0
6
1
Organisation of program
0
6
1
Contact with teachers
0
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
0
6
1
Library facilities
0
6
1
IT provision
0
6
1
Digital teaching
0
6
1
Room facilities
0
6
1
Female authors
13.11
%0
58.43
External research income
0
0
876.6
Doctorate productivity
0.46
0
2.3
Research publications (absolute numbers)
141
0
3,485
Citation rate
0.89
0
4.85
Top cited publications
8.7
%0
38.9
Interdisciplinary publications
15.3
%0
48.8
Research orientation of teaching
0
6
1
Open Access Publications
31.2
%0
65.2
Income from private sources
0
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
1.4
%0
17.9
Publications cited in patents
0
%0
3.88
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
2
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
0
6
1
International doctorate degrees
90.9
%0
100
International joint publications
42.6
%0
100
International research grants
0
%0
100
Student internships in the region
0
%0
100
Regional joint publications
5
%0
90.9
Income from regional sources
0
%
Social inclusion
0,4 % students with disability; 0,4 % mature students;
Academic staff (fte)
11
Total number of students in field (major)
613
Percentage of female students
25
%Profile in teaching & learning
As Computer Science is a rapidly challenging field the curriculum of programmes offered by the discipline is reviewed regularly. The curriculum has been benchmarked against national & international standards.
As Computer Science is a rapidly challenging field the curriculum of programmes offered by the discipline is reviewed regularly. The curriculum has been benchmarked against national & international standards.
Teaching & learning website
https://smscs.ukzn.ac.za
Profile in research
Research focus areas in Computer Science fall within various fields of Artificial Intelligence. Specific areas of focus in Artificial Intelligence in the School include Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (KRR), Image Processing and Computer Vision,...
Research focus areas in Computer Science fall within various fields of Artificial Intelligence. Specific areas of focus in Artificial Intelligence in the School include Knowledge Representation and Reasoning (KRR), Image Processing and Computer Vision, Biological Inspired Computing, Optimization, Adaptive Systems and Data Mining.
Research website
https://smscs.ukzn.ac.za
Major profile of faculty
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Graduating in time
39.9
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
2
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
549
Students in their 1st year
123
International students
0
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,356
€Tuiton fees for international students
773
€Special features of the study programmes
Our programmes are designed to conform to international best practice with respect to curriculum, contents, and practical relevance. Students have a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which prepares them well for both further study and speci...
Our programmes are designed to conform to international best practice with respect to curriculum, contents, and practical relevance. Students have a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which prepares them well for both further study and specialisation in AI and the industry. Over the years, it has been very difficult to retain our double major and other students in graduate studies as they are highly sought after by the South African industries and attracted by high remuneration packages. This is a testament to the quality of programme.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Partner institutions
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Student-staff ratio
27
109.09
0
Graduating on time (bachelors)
28.7
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
%Academic staff with doctorates
94.4
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
3
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
/9Gender balance
0
1.85
0
Overall learning experience
0
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
0
6
1
Organisation of program
0
6
1
Contact with teachers
0
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
0
6
1
Library facilities
0
6
1
IT provision
0
6
1
Digital teaching
0
6
1
Room facilities
0
6
1
Female authors
8.61
%0
60.98
External research income
0
0
1,325.3
Doctorate productivity
0.44
0
1.37
Research publications (absolute numbers)
167
0
5,688
Citation rate
0.63
0
2.1
Top cited publications
3.7
%0
21.9
Interdisciplinary publications
6.5
%0
42.2
Research orientation of teaching
0
6
1
Open Access Publications
26.3
%0
91.3
Income from private sources
0
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
5.4
%0
35.7
Publications cited in patents
0.34
%0
5.57
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
2
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
0
6
1
International doctorate degrees
80
%0
100
International joint publications
46.7
%0
95.6
International research grants
0
%0
100
Student internships in the region
0
%0
100
Regional joint publications
2.4
%0
92.9
Income from regional sources
0
%
Social inclusion
No students with disability; No mature students;
Academic staff (fte)
22
Total number of students in field (major)
593
Percentage of female students
16
%Profile in teaching & learning
The BScEng is a 4-yr honours equivalent professional degree with a strong science foundation and some specialisation in the 4th yr. Degree closely monitored by ECSA to meet their required Exit-level outcomes. It is both scientific and academic and prac...
The BScEng is a 4-yr honours equivalent professional degree with a strong science foundation and some specialisation in the 4th yr. Degree closely monitored by ECSA to meet their required Exit-level outcomes. It is both scientific and academic and practical with application of learning undertaken in practical sessions in large, well-resourced workshops. Design modules provide training in research and presentation skills. Degree undertaken in the English language. Our top students are internationally competitive.
Teaching & learning website
https://engineering.ukzn.ac.za
Profile in research
The Masters degree allows for additional specialisation. Masters are technical and academic at a high standard, preparing for the PhD thesis where innovative research is possible. Academics are required to undertake research and to publish. The main re...
The Masters degree allows for additional specialisation. Masters are technical and academic at a high standard, preparing for the PhD thesis where innovative research is possible. Academics are required to undertake research and to publish. The main research areas attract funding from industry.
Research website
https://engineering.ukzn.ac.za
Major profile of faculty
High Voltage direct current
High Voltage direct current
Graduating in time
28.7
%0
100
Contact with work environment
3
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
2
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
324
Students in their 1st year
50
International students
1
Period of study
4
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,635
€Tuiton fees for international students
773
€Special features of the study programmes
Electrical Eng includes both high and low voltage engineering applications from the generation of electricity in power stations or units, electricity distribution, electronic equipment and applications to computerisation. The BScEng is a 4-yr professio...
Electrical Eng includes both high and low voltage engineering applications from the generation of electricity in power stations or units, electricity distribution, electronic equipment and applications to computerisation. The BScEng is a 4-yr professional, honours-equivalent degree allowing for professional registration. The 1st 3 yrs provide the basic science with specialisation opportunities in the 4th yr. Design modules prepare students for research and the Masters dissertation. It is scientific and technical with Physics, Chemistry, Applied Maths and 3 yrs of Maths.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Partner institutions
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Student-staff ratio
20.07
140.93
0
Graduating on time (bachelors)
32.3
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
%Academic staff with doctorates
86.7
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
/9Gender balance
0.81
2.42
0
Overall learning experience
0
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
0
6
1
Organisation of program
0
6
1
Contact with teachers
0
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
0
6
1
Library facilities
0
6
1
IT provision
0
6
1
Digital teaching
0
6
1
Room facilities
0
6
1
Female authors
12.42
%0
80
External research income
0
0
1,074.1
Doctorate productivity
0.56
0
1.44
Research publications (absolute numbers)
195
0
2,038
Citation rate
0.51
0
2.65
Top cited publications
4.2
%0
36.1
Interdisciplinary publications
4.3
%0
33.1
Research orientation of teaching
0
6
1
Open Access Publications
16.4
%0
72.1
Income from private sources
0
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
1.5
%0
12.8
Publications cited in patents
0
%
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
2
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
0
6
1
International doctorate degrees
73.5
%0
100
International joint publications
59.5
%0
93.3
International research grants
0
%0
100
Student internships in the region
0
%0
100
Regional joint publications
8.2
%0
62.8
Income from regional sources
0
%
Social inclusion
No students with disability; No mature students;
Academic staff (fte)
31
Total number of students in field (major)
637
Percentage of female students
34
%Profile in teaching & learning
Our first year Mathematics modules (Math 110/120) attempt to bridge the gap between ‘maths for use in other subjects’ and ‘maths as a discipline in its own right’. Applicable topics such as calculus, linear algebra and introductory combinatorics are ta...
Our first year Mathematics modules (Math 110/120) attempt to bridge the gap between ‘maths for use in other subjects’ and ‘maths as a discipline in its own right’. Applicable topics such as calculus, linear algebra and introductory combinatorics are taught, but as the course progresses, there is a gradual increase in the rigour with which these topics are treated, thereby ensuring that the students have exposure both to the activities of the pure mathematician and to the techniques required by the applied mathematician and other scientists.
Teaching & learning website
https://smscs.ukzn.ac.za
Profile in research
Apart from general research in Pure and Applied Mathematics, the following focus areas are highlight ed: Astrophysics and Cosmology; Artificial Intelligence; Financial Mathematics; Mathematical Biology and Theoretical fluid dynamics.
Apart from general research in Pure and Applied Mathematics, the following focus areas are highlight ed: Astrophysics and Cosmology; Artificial Intelligence; Financial Mathematics; Mathematical Biology and Theoretical fluid dynamics.
Research website
https://smscs.ukzn.ac.za
Major profile of faculty
Mathematics
Mathematics
Graduating in time
32.3
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
2
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
497
Students in their 1st year
112
International students
1
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,244
€Tuiton fees for international students
773
€Special features of the study programmes
Over the last 300 years, it has become clear that mathematics is an important subject in its own right, and not just a slave to other disciplines. Scientists have become aware that in order to develop powerful problemsolving tools, one needs quite ‘abs...
Over the last 300 years, it has become clear that mathematics is an important subject in its own right, and not just a slave to other disciplines. Scientists have become aware that in order to develop powerful problemsolving tools, one needs quite ‘abstract’ mathematics; a body of pure mathematics is required which can be studied independently of physics, biology and other user-disciplines. Pure and Applied Mathematics are therefore offered as different subjects, although there is much interdependence between them and each serves as an inspiration to the other.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
Full time
Full time
Partner institutions
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Student-staff ratio
38.79
133.25
0
Graduating on time (bachelors)
41.1
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
%Academic staff with doctorates
61.5
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
3
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
/9Gender balance
0
Overall learning experience
0
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
0
6
1
Organisation of program
0
6
1
Contact with teachers
0
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
0
6
1
Library facilities
0
6
1
IT provision
0
6
1
Digital teaching
0
6
1
Room facilities
0
6
1
Female authors
12.5
%0
32.07
External research income
0
0
1,232.1
Doctorate productivity
0.22
0
1.25
Research publications (absolute numbers)
25
0
2,156
Citation rate
0.55
0
2.11
Top cited publications
5.2
%0
32.4
Interdisciplinary publications
0
%0
38.2
Research orientation of teaching
0
6
1
Open Access Publications
12
%0
32.1
Income from private sources
0
%0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
16
%0
32.1
Publications cited in patents
0
%0
2.56
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
0
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
0
6
1
International doctorate degrees
71.4
%0
100
International joint publications
52
%0
79.6
International research grants
0
%0
100
Student internships in the region
0
%0
100
Regional joint publications
4
%0
88.5
Income from regional sources
0
%
Social inclusion
No students with disability; No mature students;
Academic staff (fte)
14
Total number of students in field (major)
459
Percentage of female students
14
%Profile in teaching & learning
Offer a 4-yr professional Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, honours equivalent, for professional accreditation as Mechanical Engineers. Provide a broad-based, traditional Engineering approach at UG level with some opportunity to specialise in ...
Offer a 4-yr professional Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree, honours equivalent, for professional accreditation as Mechanical Engineers. Provide a broad-based, traditional Engineering approach at UG level with some opportunity to specialise in 4th yr and further specialisation at PG level. Have design modules in degree. Have strong science basis, including Physics and Chemistry, Applied Maths and 3 yrs of Mathematics. Have large workshops and provide substantial hands-on training. Our top graduates are internationally competitive.
Teaching & learning website
https://engineering.ukzn.ac.za
Profile in research
The 4th year design project teaches the fundamentals of engineering research and prepares students for a Masters degree. The research Masters is technical, scientific and demanding but does not require innovation, which is required at the PhD level. Th...
The 4th year design project teaches the fundamentals of engineering research and prepares students for a Masters degree. The research Masters is technical, scientific and demanding but does not require innovation, which is required at the PhD level. There is a vibrant research environment in mechatronics: search and rescue, bioengineering and manufacturing systems, solar energy applications, aero space systems and materials research.
Research website
https://engineering.ukzn.ac.za
Major profile of faculty
Mechatronics
Mechatronics
Graduating in time
41.1
%0
100
Contact with work environment
3
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
1
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
393
Students in their 1st year
72
International students
1
Period of study
4
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,635
€Tuiton fees for international students
773
€Special features of the study programmes
Mechanical Engineering Bachelors is a broad-based technical, applied, scientific discipline involving the construction, design and management of machinery: the development of tools and processes used in production facilities and in the transport and mi...
Mechanical Engineering Bachelors is a broad-based technical, applied, scientific discipline involving the construction, design and management of machinery: the development of tools and processes used in production facilities and in the transport and mining industry as well in robotics.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Partner institutions
University of KwaZulu-Natal
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Student-staff ratio
25.02
109.68
5.08
Graduating on time (bachelors)
0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
89.2
%0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
25.6
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
5
/90
9
Hospital beds available for teaching
87.96
0
1,484.38
Innovative forms of assessment
40
%0
100
Gender balance
0.26
2.84
0
Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
Inclusion of practical experience/clerkships
6
1
Bedside teaching
6
1
Linking clinical/preclinical teaching
6
1
Skills Labs
6
1
External research income
0
415.6
Doctorate productivity
1.85
0
4.15
Research publications (absolute numbers)
1,801
0
38,160
Citation rate
0.67
0.2
2.95
Top cited publications
4.5
%0.2
31
Interdisciplinary publications
9
%0
16.2
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
Open Access Publications
40.2
%4.8
52.5
Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
4.8
%0
71.8
Publications cited in patents
0.47
%0
9.33
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
International orientation of bachelor programmes
0
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
/150
15
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
8.2
%0
58.7
International joint publications
58.6
%10.1
100
International research grants
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
21.9
%1.8
85.9
Income from regional sources
0
100
Academic staff (fte)
118
Total number of students in field (major)
3,136
Percentage of female students
55
%Profile in teaching & learning
Mix of small group Problem Based Learning and Traditional Didactic Teaching. Results in better learning opportunities and self-directed exploration of topics beyond minimum requirement. Curriculum is horizontally and vertically integrated, theme conce...
Mix of small group Problem Based Learning and Traditional Didactic Teaching. Results in better learning opportunities and self-directed exploration of topics beyond minimum requirement. Curriculum is horizontally and vertically integrated, theme concepts are introduced in earlier years, gradual increase in clinical and community contact during senior years, designed in a spiral manner, content covered in early years revisited in later years, with increasing depth. Candidates exposed to clinical situations and begin their clinical skills training in first year.
Teaching & learning website
http://chs.ukzn.ac.za
Profile in research
Research is centred around themes: Developmental and M ental Health; Lifestyle and Environment ; Trauma, Emergency and Rehabilitation;infectious Diseases; Applied Health Care and Health Systems; and Health Sciences Education. Apart from the research th...
Research is centred around themes: Developmental and M ental Health; Lifestyle and Environment ; Trauma, Emergency and Rehabilitation;infectious Diseases; Applied Health Care and Health Systems; and Health Sciences Education. Apart from the research themes the Centre for the AIDS Programme in South Africa (CAPRISA) and the KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV (K-RITH)in the College results in a strong research pull towards TB and HIV research. Also a strong focus on use of medicinal plants in treatment of diabetes, malaria, febrile seizures & addiction.
Research website
http://chs.ukzn.ac.za
Major profile of faculty
Developmental and Mental Health, Trauma, Emergency and Rehabilitation, Infectious Diseases
Developmental and Mental Health, Trauma, Emergency and Rehabilitation, Infectious Diseases
Graduating in time
89.2
%0
100
Contact with work environment
5
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
0
%Innovative forms of assessment
40
%
Program international orientation
0
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
1,650
Students in their 1st year
247
International students
0
Period of study
6
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
3,028
€Tuiton fees for international students
853
€Special features of the study programmes
The purpose of the programme is to produce a competent, caring, thinking professional, who on graduation from the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine must demonstrate confidence and competence in the practice of general medicine as a junior doctor. Thi...
The purpose of the programme is to produce a competent, caring, thinking professional, who on graduation from the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine must demonstrate confidence and competence in the practice of general medicine as a junior doctor. This means that the graduate must be able to confidently and competently assess all patients using a holistic, patient-centered approach; formulate a differential diagnosis; utilize the appropriate clinical and diagnostics skills required to arrive at a diagnosis.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Student-staff ratio
33.64
85
5.11
Graduating on time (bachelors)
82
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
93.3
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
2
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
2
/90
9
Gender balance
0.76
2.79
0.01
Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
Laboratory facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
External research income
0
198.3
Doctorate productivity
1.33
0
2.89
Research publications (absolute numbers)
252
0
2,100
Citation rate
1.13
0.24
1.71
Top cited publications
8.9
%0
26.5
Interdisciplinary publications
22.2
%4.3
43.6
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
Open Access Publications
20.2
%3.6
39.8
Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
4.8
%0
24
Publications cited in patents
1.82
%0
6.09
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
44
%International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
15
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
69.8
%0
100
International joint publications
58.3
%11
78.1
International research grants
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
11.5
%1.6
88.9
Income from regional sources
0
100
Academic staff (fte)
15
Total number of students in field (major)
471
Percentage of female students
62
%Teaching & learning website
https://pharmacy.ukzn.ac.za/
Profile in research
Research units/groups in the discipline of Pharmacy : • Catalysis and Peptide Research • Antimicrobial Resistance • WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Policy and Evidence Based Practice • Molecular Modeling & Drug Design Research Group...
Research units/groups in the discipline of Pharmacy : • Catalysis and Peptide Research • Antimicrobial Resistance • WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Policy and Evidence Based Practice • Molecular Modeling & Drug Design Research Group • Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry Research Group • Protein systems in health & disease • Molecular and clinical pharmacology research unit • Novel Drug Delivery Systems • HIV/AIDS/TB/IKS
Research website
https://pharmacy.ukzn.ac.za/research/
Major profile of faculty
Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology
Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacology
Graduating in time
82
%0
100
Contact with work environment
2
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
1
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
471
Students in their 1st year
121
International students
2
Period of study
4
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,441
€Tuiton fees for international students
853
€Special features of the study programmes
In accordance with the requirements laid down by the South African Pharmacy Council, the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is designed to produce healthcare professionals who are committed to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of all health seeking communities...
In accordance with the requirements laid down by the South African Pharmacy Council, the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree is designed to produce healthcare professionals who are committed to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of all health seeking communities. Pharmacists are responsible for distributing prescription drugs to patients and teaching them how to use their medication properly. They also advise doctors on the side effects, dosages, selection, and interactions of certain medication.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
Student-staff ratio
25.29
89.18
5
Graduating on time (bachelors)
45.5
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
66.7
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
0
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
0
/90
9
Gender balance
0.7
2.34
0.06
Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
External research income
0
180.4
Doctorate productivity
0.39
0
1.42
Research publications (absolute numbers)
126
0
4,924
Citation rate
0.45
0.16
1.97
Top cited publications
0.6
%0
23.2
Interdisciplinary publications
3.1
%0
19.3
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
Open Access Publications
1.6
%0
40.7
Income from private sources
0
100
Co-publications with industrial partners
0.8
%0
6.3
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
International orientation of bachelor programmes
1
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
15
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
24.1
%0
100
International joint publications
46.8
%17.3
96.8
International research grants
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
11.9
%0
87.9
Income from regional sources
0
100
Academic staff (fte)
29
Total number of students in field (major)
767
Percentage of female students
82
%Teaching & learning website
https://psychology.ukzn.ac.za/
Research website
https://www.cao.ac.za/
Major profile of faculty
Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology
Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology
Graduating in time
45.5
%0
100
Contact with work environment
0
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
1
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
296
Students in their 1st year
63
International students
0
Period of study
3
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,735
€Tuiton fees for international students
853
€Special features of the study programmes
The Psychology programme offers general and structured (that is, focused) degree programmes, some of which lead to a specialisation in Counselling, Educational, Clinical or Research Psychology.
The Psychology programme offers general and structured (that is, focused) degree programmes, some of which lead to a specialisation in Counselling, Educational, Clinical or Research Psychology.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
no
no
Programme type
full time
full time
Student-staff ratio
73.75
5.23
Graduating on time (bachelors)
74.8
%0
100
Graduating on time (masters)
0
100
Academic staff with doctorates
66.7
%0
100
Contact with work environment (bachelors)
2
/90
9
Contact with work environment (masters)
2
/90
9
Gender balance
Overall learning experience
6
1
Quality of courses & teaching
6
1
Organisation of program
6
1
Contact with teachers
6
1
Inclusion of work/practical experience
6
1
Library facilities
6
1
IT provision
6
1
Digital teaching
6
1
Room facilities
6
1
External research income
0.1
405.5
Doctorate productivity
0.29
0
1
Research publications (absolute numbers)
13
0
224
Citation rate
Top cited publications
Interdisciplinary publications
Research orientation of teaching
6
1
Open Access Publications
0
100
Income from private sources
0
100
BA theses in cooperation with private organisations
MA theses in cooperation with private organisations
International orientation of bachelor programmes
0
/150
15
International orientation of master programmes
0
15
Opportunities to study abroad
6
1
International doctorate degrees
33.3
%0
100
International joint publications
International research grants
0
100
Student internships in the region
0
100
Regional joint publications
Income from regional sources
0
100
Academic staff (fte)
9
Total number of students in field (major)
708
Percentage of female students
72
%Teaching & learning website
https://socialwork.ukzn.ac.za/
Research website
https://www.cao.ac.za/
Major profile of faculty
Child and family welfare, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, Youth programme
Child and family welfare, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, Youth programme
Graduating in time
74.8
%0
100
Contact with work environment
2
/90
9
Relative rate of graduate unemployment
Program international orientation
0
/130
13
Graduates employment in the region
Total number of students
708
Students in their 1st year
188
International students
2
Period of study
4
year(s)Tuiton fees for national students
2,735
€Tuiton fees for international students
853
€Special features of the study programmes
Students often choose to study social work because they want to help people and to uplift communities. Social work is defined by terms such as social justice, human rights and empowerment. The values of the social work profession are rooted in a belie...
Students often choose to study social work because they want to help people and to uplift communities. Social work is defined by terms such as social justice, human rights and empowerment. The values of the social work profession are rooted in a belief in the dignity and growth of every human being and a recognition of the need for a democratic, just and caring society. The Social Work programme leads to registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions as a professional social worker.
Restricted admission in academic year 2012/13
yes
yes
Programme type
full time
full time
