University of KwaZulu-Natal
King George V Avenue, Berea 4041, South Africa
Description:
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) was known as “Natal University” until 2004. It is located in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal province. It is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent.
The university is a multidisciplinary educational institution. The oldest of its campuses was built in 1910. The university includes a large number of campuses, residential premises, as well as research centers. UKZN is built like a college model. Each campus has a specific direction, where a huge number of students and graduate students study. University campuses: Westville, Edgewood, Howard College, Medical School and Pietermaritzburg. 2010 marked the centenary of higher education in KwaZulu-Natal.
On the basis of the university there are 11 largest and prestigious scientific and technical departments. University scientists have played an important role in the study of methods of combating tuberculosis, AIDS and HIV infections. UKZN conducts international academic exchanges.