The University of Zululand is located within the Umhlathuze Municipality, the fastest-growing industrial hub and employer in northern KwaZulu-Natal. UNIZULU is the only university north of the Uthukela River. It can be easily found 1.4km southeast of the R102 when traveling from Durban or by using the GPS coordinates: -28.8536,31.84938999999997.
The University of Zululand is a comprehensive university offering approximately 252 accredited degrees, diploma, and certificate courses across the faculties of Arts Education Science and Agriculture as well as Commerce, Administration, and Law at the KwaDlangezwa and Richards Bay campuses. Popular courses include Law, Education, Nursing Science, Agronomy, Hydrology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Sport Science. UNIZULU students have the opportunity to specialize their degrees according to their areas of interest within their respective fields. Also, the University believes in promoting a culture of learning in an environment that is conducive to personal growth and academic development. To further academic development, assistance is provided by providing augmented and foundation courses to unleash students' potential.
Developed in 1960, the KwaDlangezwa Campus is UNIZULU's main campus and is home to its four faculties and academic support departments. The urban Richards Bay Campus was completed in 2009 and is intended to further the University's entrepreneurial and vocational agenda in conjunction with local industry partnerships and the maritime sector. Courses currently being delivered at the campus include Public Relations, Transport Management, and Hospitality Management.
UNIZULU's internationally acclaimed Science Centre celebrates its 31st Anniversary in 2017 and the launch of its Early Childhood Development Museum, a first for Africa. Located at the UNIZULU Richards Bay Campus, the UNIZULU Science Centre (USC) has received numerous accolades for promoting interest in Science, Engineering, and Technology and is home to more than 130 innovative exhibits produced locally and abroad. The Centre forms part of the University's community outreach initiative that is focused on developing inquiring minds.
The USC is aimed at Science educators and learners in KwaZulu-Natal schools surrounding the University of Zululand. The focal area stretches roughly from the Tugela River in the South to Kosi Bay in the North, and inland as far as Nongoma. The educational regions covered have been identified in many surveys and studies as the most disadvantaged provinces and amongst the most disadvantaged nationally.
In 1960, The University College of Zululand was established as a constituent college academically affiliated to the University of South Africa. The first intake of 41 students includes five females. Professor PAW Cook is appointed as the first Rector. From humble beginnings, the institution has dramatically evolved to a fully-fledged university, equal to any of the higher learning centers in South Africa.
A leading, comprehensive University is providing quality education. To provide globally competitive graduates relevant to our country's human capital needs by providing quality education that upholds high research and academic excellence standards.
- Innovation: Promoting attributes of excellence, creativity, and discovery among staff and students
- Teamwork: Working together to accomplish a common goal
- Efficiency: Sustaining high levels of productivity
- Accountability: Subscribing to integrity and transiency
- Mutual Trust: Inculcating, dependable and trustworthy relationships, and mutual respect.
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