University of KwaZulu-Natal
Other name | UKZN |
|---|---|
| Motto | Inspiring Greatness |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1 January 2004 (as merger of UN (est. 1910) and UDW (est. 1960s)) |
Academic affiliations | AAU ACU HESA |
| Chancellor | Reuel Jethro Khoza |
| Vice-Chancellor | Nana Poku |
Academic staff | 1,328 (2016) |
| Students | 46,539 (2016) |
| Undergraduates | 24,897 (2007) |
| Postgraduates | 3,807 (2007) |
| Location | , , South Africa |
| Campus | 5 campuses Westville Campus (Main campus), Nelson. R. Mandela School of Medicine, Howard College Campus, Edgewood Campus and Pietermaritzburg Campus |
| Colours | Black and red |
Sporting affiliations | Varsity Cup |
| Website | ukzn.ac.za |
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN; Zulu: INyuvesi yakwaZulu-Natali, Afrikaans: Universiteit van KwaZulu-Natal) is a public research university with five campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2004 after the merger between the University of Natal and the University of Durban-Westville.