About University of KwaZulu-Natal
The University KwaZulu-Natal in Durban, eastern South Africa, was formed in 2004 following a merger of the University of Durban-Westville and the University of Natal, the first institutions to merge after government legislation aimed at reducing the number of South African universities.
A five-campus university, it has links with more than 250 institutions globally.
With famous beaches lining its long Indian Ocean waterfront, the city of Durban - the second largest city in South Africa - undoubtedly has something of an Asian feel, with much of its music and cuisine Indian-influenced. The Pietermaritzburg campus is the only one that is not located near to the seafront.
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Key statistics
- 27.6No. of students per staff(1)
 - 2%Percentage of International Students(1)
 - 60 : 40Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
 - 24%Proportion of ISR Publication(1)
 - 33,039Number of FTE Students(1)
 
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  Subjects taught at University of KwaZulu-Natal
Arts & humanities
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
 - History, Philosophy & Theology
 - Architecture
 - Languages, Literature & Linguistics
 
Engineering & technology
- Chemical Engineering
 - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
 - Civil Engineering
 - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
 
Law
- Law
 
Computer science
- Computer Science
 
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
 - Sport Science
 - Agriculture & Forestry
 
Social sciences
- Geography
 - Communication & Media Studies
 - Sociology
 - Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
 
Physical sciences
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
 - Physics & Astronomy
 - Mathematics & Statistics
 - Chemistry
 
Education
- Education
 
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
 - Other Health
 
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
 - Business & Management
 - Economics & Econometrics
 
Psychology
- Psychology
 
                  
          
          
          
          