“So far, so good! The plan is to conclude the registration as planned.” This is how the Deputy Registrar: Academic Administration, Zolisa Gqamane responded when he was asked to give an update on the 2025 academic registration that began on 27 January 2025 and is expected to end on 7 February 2025.
Until 6 February 2025, the University had registered 9 831 students. This includes both returning and first-year students. The Faculty of Management Sciences is leading with an intake of 5 269 students, followed by the Faculty of Engineering, with 3 068 students. The Faculty of Applied and Health Sciences has enrolled 1 494 students. Gqamane said they have set aside a week of 10-14 February 2025, for late registration, which will run alongside the lectures, which commence on 10 February 2025.
The new students include two very lucky students. Mbali Ntuli, from Mpumalanga Province, has registered for a BSc in Environmental Health Sciences. Ntuli is joining the University after a break. “Last year I was on a gap year. I am both happy and nervous to start this journey because it has been a while since I have touched books, and that home is very far. However, I am looking forward to achieving academic excellence.
A very excited Andisiwe Doyisa from Amanzimtoti, is “so grateful” that she has registered. Doyisa said she cannot wait to experience the family of MUT to explore and have fun.