Basic information and contact details for the 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.
Rankings
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World University Rankings 2025
Breakdown via year: Teaching
Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
2025
501-600th
2024
501-600th
2023
401-500th
2022
351-400th
2021
351-400th
2020
401-500th
2019
401-500th
2018
401-500th
2017
501-600th
2016
401-500th
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Impact Rankings
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Impact Rankings 2024
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Impact Ranking positions
2024
1001-1500th
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