Mangosuthu University of Technology Application 2025

All first year applications are submitted 
through 

the Central Applications Office (CAO). 
This is a simplified way of applying for 
more than one 
programme, using one application form, 
and paying a single application fee. 
Use your unique CAO number as a
 reference when paying the 
application fee. We advise prospective 
students to choose MUT as a first choice.

Application forms can be downloaded here

You may also apply online by clicking here

click on the apply tab, then click on apply 
now, and follow the easy application process. 
The CAO number appears in tear-off slip 
on the CAO application form.

You can track the progress of your 
application by going to www.cao.ac.za
 and enter your CAO number, or sending 
an email to enqgeneralcao@cao.ac.za
 or call 031 268 4444.

Important closing dates:

Faculty of Engineering – first semester
 applications – 30 September

Faculty of Engineering – second semester
 applications – 31 May

Faculty of Natural Sciences – 30 September

Analytical Chemistry – second semester
 applications – 31 May

Faculty of Management Sciences – 
30 September

Applications submitted after 30 September 
accumulate a late application fee 
determined by the CAO.

You may also apply online by clicking here