Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a university in Durban, South Africa. Its Department of Fashion and Textiles is part of the Faculty of Arts and Design.
At a glance
| Founded | 2002, when two technikons (ML Sultan and Technikon Natal) joined together. Named Durban University of Technology in 2004 |
| Location | Durban, South Africa |
| Fashion campus | Brickfield Campus, 96 Felix Dlamini (Brickfield) Road, Overport, Durban |
| Department | Department of Fashion and Textiles |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Design |
| Levels | Diploma up to master’s |
What is it?
DUT’s Department of Fashion and Textiles teaches fashion at its Brickfield Campus in Durban.
In the Diploma in Fashion Design, students learn pattern making, how garments are made, drawing and illustration, textiles, and computer design with Adobe and Lectra software. They also study business and how to start their own company.
Students can keep going after the diploma, all the way to a master’s degree.
Fashion courses you can study
These are the qualifications offered by the Department of Fashion and Textiles, with their official names:
- Diploma in Fashion Design (3 years)
- Diploma in Fashion Design, Extended Curriculum Programme (4 years)
- Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design (1 year)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Fashion Design (1 year)
- Master of Applied Arts in Fashion (2 years)
How to apply
- You apply through the CAO (Central Applications Office). The diploma’s CAO code is DU-B-DIF.
- You need a National Senior Certificate with enough points, including English.
- Shortlisted students take an entrance test in drawing, design, writing and basic maths.
- You bring a portfolio of at least 10 recent fashion or art works to an interview. Digital or photo portfolios are not accepted.
Entry requirements, fees and deadlines change every year. Always check the official website before you apply.
Sources
All facts on this page come from the official website of Durban University of Technology, except the founding year, which comes from Wikipedia. Last checked: 1 November 2026.