University of Zululand
Other name | UniZulu |
|---|---|
Former names | University College of Zululand |
| Motto | Dilligentia Cresco (Latin) |
Motto in English | By diligence I grow |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1960 |
Academic affiliations | AAU ACU HESA |
| Chancellor | Raymond Zondo |
| Vice-Chancellor | Xoliswa Mtose |
Academic staff | 345 (2022) |
| Students | 16,337 (2022) |
| Undergraduates | 14,882 (2022) |
| Location | , , South Africa 28°51′10″S 31°51′00″E / 28.85278°S 31.85000°E |
| Colours | Blue, white, black, gold |
| Mascot | African Fish Eagle |
| Website | www |
The University of Zululand or UNIZULU is a comprehensive tertiary educational institution north of the uThukela River in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The university has established partnerships with schools in the United States and Europe such as the University of Mississippi, Radford University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Chicago State University. UNIZULU was founded with the help of the Prince of KwaPhindangene, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was also chancellor of the institution when it was established in 1960