2010 Annual Report

The year 2010 has been an eventful, challenging and productive one for the Durban University of Technology. The evaluation of the Council, senior management
appointments, appointment of new Council members and a record number of student admissions and graduates have been the highlights in this momentous year when South Africa successfully staged the FIFA World Cup.

In spite of a difficult and demanding year, sound financial controls and fiscal discipline have enabled the University to keep expenditure within the Budget. Student debt continues to be a challenge for the University. Approximately 2 000
students who met the NSFAS requirements for financial aid did not benefit due to insufficient funds.

DUT exceeded its enrolment target for 2010 and admitted 6 437 first time entering students. The total enrolment stood at 25 237 of whom 50% were female students. The University graduated 5 655 students in 16 graduation ceremonies held in April 2010 and two ceremonies in September 2009.