University of KwaZulu-Natal - UKZN Speciality : Education
programme: Education

You get all the support you need as a student I recommend it to my kids and my grandkids I can also recommend anyone to the UKZN and professors they know their job very well and always willing to assist anytime

During my time at the University of KwaZulu-Natal Natal I got to experience the best higher education. The kind of education I got exposed to met my expectations and even went beyond what I expected. The service provided by the staff is up to standard, and it makes life at the university easy.

My time at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) was both academically stimulating and personally rewarding. One of the most impressive aspects of UKZN is the diversity—both in its student body and in its academic offerings. It’s a place where different cultures, ideas, and perspectives truly come together.

What stood out the most for me was the strength of the academic programs, especially within the College of Humanities and the School of Health Sciences. The lecturers were not only experts in their fields but also approachable and passionate about teaching. Some went above and beyond to make sure students understood complex topics, which made a big difference in my learning.

The campus life at UKZN is vibrant, especially at Howard College and Westville campuses. There’s always something happening—student events, debates, cultural celebrations—which helped build a sense of community. The university’s commitment to transformation and social justice is also visible in how it engages with the local community through outreach and service programs.

That said, like many large institutions, UKZN has its challenges. Administrative processes can sometimes be slow, and communication from certain departments could definitely be improved. However, with patience and persistence, you do find your way around.

UKZN offers a solid education grounded in African values and global relevance. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a university that’s intellectually engaging, socially conscious, and rooted in cultural diversity.

Classes were conducive and in a good state for students to be in. However, they could not accommodate everyone. What I liked is that when you are in class you’ll feel comfortable on the chairs and be able to focus. I would recommend it because of its education and how its professors teaching styles accommodate everyone.

My opinion about this university is that it’s neglect students like me who comes from disadvantage background in terms of financial support to pay for the registrations and tuitions fees. Yes, I do recommend this university because it does provide intelligence graduates with excellent research skills.

They should work on their administration and staff, sometimes the communication is just not right. Just getting these guys to respond to your emails is a mission and a half. I sent about 3 emails to them and they have never bothered to respond.

There is adequate support from the university of KwaZulu-Natal. The student support at school caters for our needs from our mental health there is student counselling and academic support is also of a high standard.

They take care of their students, especially the first year. The environment is just so clean including the school residence. I love how active the staff members are. When you report broken items they fix them ASAP.

The professors are friendly and professional, they know what they are doing. You can see the passion when they teach and what I love most is that they are very active and always answers emails on time.

I applied online and they sent me an email saying I must call the RPL Department within 14 days for them to process this application, so I tried calling and the phone doesn’t even ring, I then decide to send an email and no one will respond when you call admission they take their time to answer your phone. After they have finally answered the phone they tell you RPL works from home but my question is why aren’t they responding to emails if they don’t have access to phones at home?

I even got an email but she also doesn’t respond. When you go to the main campus they also say they can’t help you and even if they can help you they want you to pay for them.