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About Central Applications Office
MISSION
Helping turn career dreams into reality
VISION
CAO’s vision is to be a world-class centralized applications service offering access to the fullest range of study opportunities in Higher and Further Education in Southern Africa.
Central Applications Office Contact
Address: Central Services Complex – UKZN, Mary Thiphe St, Westridge, Durban, 4091, South Africa
Visit CAO at : Mary Thiphe Street (formerly corner of Francois and Cato Manor Roads), Cato Manor, Durban
CaCAOon: (031) 268 4444 or Share Call: 086 0860 CAO / 086 0860 226
International dialing code for South Africa +27
How to Download Central Applications Office prospectus
Where to send your application
If you are applying for short-term study apply directly to the institution.
If you are applying to either Durban University of Technology, the University of Zululand, Mangosuthu University of Technology or to several institutions at the same time, apply through the CAO.
If you are applying to the University of KwaZulu-Natal, apply directly to the institution.
Applications to study Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal are considered ONLY from citizens of the following SADC countries: Botswana, Lesotho and Mauritius.
Note: If you have questions or corrections regarding this post, kindly use the comment box below.
I need a application form 2021 as well as prospectus for medical sciences.
i am currently in grade 12 this year and want to start my applications early.
I paid my fee on Monday but nothing show that the payment has been received
Hey how should I download the 2022 handbook?
Hi,can you please send me your application forms via email. [email protected]