Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology
Inyuvesi yasethekwini yezobuchwepheshe
Other name
DUT
MottoCreative. Distinctive. Impactful.
TypePublic University of Technology
Established2002; 22 years ago (2002)
(history can be traced to 1907 as the former Natal Technical College)
Academic affiliations
AAU, ACU, HESA, International Association of Universities
ChancellorNonkululeko Nyembezi
Vice-ChancellorThandwa Mthembu
Administrative staff
2 347
Students31 991 students
Location, ,
South Africa
Colours       Baby blue, purple, green, red, royal blue & light purple
Websitewww.dut.ac.za

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a multi-campus university situated in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 following the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon and it was initially known as the Durban Institute of Technology. It has five campuses in Durban, and another two in Pietermaritzburg. In 2022, approximately 31 991 students were enrolled to study at DUT. The university is one of five technical institutions on the African continent to offer Doctoral Degrees.