Among its alumni there is a considerable number of outstanding achievers including cabinet ministers, academic and business leaders as well as professional people in fields as diverse as music and medicine, jurisprudence and journalism. The University now offers many incentives, including generous scholarships and study loans, to attract students to these fields of study that open doors to many exciting careers available to graduates in the sciences and in commerce and administration. Its courses are outcomes-based to ensure that students are also prepared for the job market or entrance to a profession. A portion of the loan can be converted into a bursary, subject to good academic performance. A nominal interest is charged on the loan.
Students have to apply on an annual basis for the following year.
The loans are not automatically extended. Students who do not have the necessary cash to pay for their studies and who have obtained private sponsorship can present letters to FAB confirming their bursaries. The main campus at KwaDlangezwa, close to the burgeoning towns of Empangeni and Richards Bay, is situated in a tranquil setting a short drive away from popular seaside resorts and game parks. Courses offered at Unizul's two campuses are dealt with in greater detail elsewhere in this brochure and you are welcome to contact us for more information. The University has also established a highly successful Science Centre at Richards Bay to promote interest in science and technology and to encourage students and school pupils to prepare for careers in these fields.