UKZN - Student portal

UKZN Student Central 2026: how to log in

Student Central is UKZN's admin portal - registration, results, fees. UKZN Learn (Moodle) is the LMS. Undergraduate applications go through CAO, not directly to UKZN.

Updated 17 May 2026 ·By GoCareers

Open Student Central

Student Central: sc.ukzn.ac.za
LMS (2026): learn2026.ukzn.ac.za
Email format: studentno@stu.ukzn.ac.za
Undergrad applications: Via CAO only (cao.ac.za)
CAO fee 2026: R250 SA / R300 international
ICS Helpdesk: 031 260 4000

Who uses UKZN portals

Current UKZN undergraduate and postgraduate students
Applicants who have been issued a UKZN student number (9 digits) via CAO
Postgraduate applicants apply directly via applications.ukzn.ac.za (not CAO)
Staff (different staff portal)

What you'll need to log in

UKZN student number (9 digits, e.g. 998765432)
Student Central PIN (initial PIN typically DDMM format)
For UKZN Learn: LAN username (email prefix, not student number)
LAN password (Wi-Fi / lab PC login)
For PIN reset: registered cellphone number

Step by step

Log into Student Central

Go to sc.ukzn.ac.za. Enter your 9-digit UKZN student number and your PIN/password. Click Login.
First-time PIN

Click Request a PIN on the Student Central login page. PIN is SMSed and emailed to your registered contact details. Commonly reported initial PIN format: DDMM (birth day + birth month). Must be changed on first login - new PIN cannot have repeating digits (e.g. 11223, 00220 rejected).
Log into UKZN Learn (Moodle)

Go to learn2026.ukzn.ac.za - the URL is updated each calendar year. Use your LAN username (the email prefix, not the student number) and LAN password (same as Wi-Fi/lab PC login).
For undergraduate applications: use CAO

UKZN does not accept direct undergraduate applications. All undergrad applications for UKZN, DUT, MUT and Unizulu go through the Central Applications Office (CAO) at cao.ac.za - a shared admissions body for KZN public universities.

Tip: Postgraduate, occasional and international applications go directly via applications.ukzn.ac.za.
On CAO: register and choose up to 6 programmes

Register an account at cao.ac.za (ID/passport, email, cell). Choose up to 6 programmes across UKZN, DUT, MUT and Unizulu. Upload certified ID + latest academic results. Pay the once-off CAO fee (R250 SA / R300 international on-time; R470 SA / R580 international late).
Install MyUKZN app for mobile

MyUKZN is on iOS (App Store id 1171018080) and Android. Features: fee statements, class & exam timetables, exam venues, graduation info, lab availability, bus schedules, password reset.

UKZN portals at a glance

Portal	URL	Purpose
Student Central	sc.ukzn.ac.za	Admin: registration, results, fees, personal info
UKZN Learn (Moodle)	learn2026.ukzn.ac.za	LMS - course content, lecture material, submissions
UKZN Library	library.ukzn.ac.za	Catalogue, e-resources (off-campus via LAN credentials)
UKZN Webmail	my.ukzn.ac.za (Office 365)	Student email (studentno@stu.ukzn.ac.za)
Applications (PG)	applications.ukzn.ac.za	Postgraduate / residence / re-admission
Password Self-Service	passwordchange.ukzn.ac.za	24/7 LAN password reset

What you can do on Student Central

Apply for admission (postgraduate; undergraduate is via CAO)
Accept / decline an offer of admission
Register for modules online (2026 registration window opened 13 January 2026)
View academic results and class marks
View and download fee statements (Self-Help → Student i-Enabler → Student Enquiry → Summarise Statement of Account)
View personal class & exam timetable
Update personal information (cell, address, banking details for NSFAS allowances)
Track application status and request academic transcripts
Check funding / NSFAS / bursary status and graduation info

UKZN student number and email format

Student number: 9 numeric digits (e.g. 998765432, 250123205)
Email: studentnumber@stu.ukzn.ac.za
Issued automatically once an offer is accepted via CAO; postgraduate numbers via UKZN's own portal

Password reset - three routes

Online self-service: passwordchange.ukzn.ac.za - 24/7, on or off-campus
MyUKZN mobile app - built-in "forgot password" flow
ICS walk-in / email: email icssupport@ukzn.ac.za with scanned student card and cell number - new password is SMSed back. Or call 031 260 4000.

LAN (Moodle / Wi-Fi / Office 365) password change is at federation.ukzn.ac.za/adfs/portal/updatepassword.

CAO application process

Register an account at cao.ac.za (ID/passport, email, cell)
Choose up to 6 programmes across the four CAO universities (UKZN, DUT, MUT, Unizulu)
Upload certified ID + latest academic results (Grade 11 final or Grade 12 mid-year, then NSC when released)
Pay the application fee (online, EasyPay, bank, or CAO office)
Track via Check My Application; respond to offers when issued

CAO application timing

2026 entry: opened March 2025, closed 30 September 2025 (UKZN, DUT, Unizulu); MUT 31 October 2025. Late applications opened 1 November 2025 at higher fee.
2027 entry (current cycle): opened 1 March 2026; on-time close anticipated 30 September 2026
Medicine (MBChB) at UKZN closes earlier - 30 June - and selected health-science programmes also have early deadlines

CAO application fee

On-time: R250 (SA) / R300 (international)
Late (from 1 November): R470 (SA) / R580 (international)

Fee is once-off and covers all programme choices across the four CAO universities.

"Access denied" / inactive account - Student Central requires you to have been registered in the most recent semester
Forgotten PIN - use passwordchange.ukzn.ac.za
Caps-lock / case sensitivity on PIN
Browser cache - clear cache or try Incognito; Student Central is sensitive to stale sessions
No PIN received - outdated cell number on profile; contact ICS
Moodle account "not found" - use LAN username (not student number) and confirm module registration is complete

Contact - UKZN ICT (ICS)

Phone: 031 260 4000
Student email: itstudenthelp@ukzn.ac.za
General ICS: icssupport@ukzn.ac.za
Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-16:30
Walk-in centres: Edgewood (Orange LAN, Main Tutorial Building L2); Howard College (Shepstone Building L5); Medical School (Main Building L2); PMB (Science Building, Ground Floor); Westville (L Block L1)
Support portal: freshdeskportal.ukzn.ac.za
CAO contact: 031 268 4444 / enquiries@cao.ac.za

Frequently asked questions

How do I log into UKZN Student Central?

Go to sc.ukzn.ac.za, enter your 9-digit UKZN student number and PIN, click Login. First-time users click "Request a PIN".

What is the UKZN Student Central URL?

sc.ukzn.ac.za. Some older sources reference scolp.ukzn.ac.za - sc.ukzn.ac.za is the current canonical URL.

How do I get my first-time UKZN PIN?

Click "Request a PIN" on the Student Central login page. The PIN is SMSed and emailed to your registered contact details. Initial PIN is commonly DDMM (birth day + birth month) - must be changed on first login.

How do I reset my UKZN password?

Three options: passwordchange.ukzn.ac.za (24/7 self-service); the MyUKZN app's password reset flow; or email icssupport@ukzn.ac.za with a scanned student card.

How do I register for modules at UKZN online?

Log into Student Central → click the Registration tile. The 2026 registration window opened 13 January 2026.

How do I apply to UKZN - through CAO or directly?

Undergraduate applications go through CAO at cao.ac.za. Postgraduate, occasional and international applications go directly via applications.ukzn.ac.za.

When does CAO open for 2027?

1 March 2026, with on-time close anticipated 30 September 2026. Medicine at UKZN closes earlier - 30 June.

How much is the CAO application fee?

On-time: R250 SA / R300 international. Late (from 1 November): R470 SA / R580 international. Once-off - covers all programme choices across UKZN, DUT, MUT and Unizulu.

What is my UKZN student email address?

[studentnumber]@stu.ukzn.ac.za. Access via Office 365 / my.ukzn.ac.za.

How do I access UKZN Library off-campus?

Go to library.ukzn.ac.za and sign in with LAN credentials. The library uses your LAN username and password (same as Wi-Fi).

Is there a MyUKZN app, and what does it do?

Yes - on iOS and Android. Features: mini fee statements, personal class & exam timetable, exam venues, graduation info, campus lab availability, bus schedules, emergency contacts, campus maps, events, password reset.

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Last updated 17 May 2026. We review and refresh this guide regularly — if something here is out of date, let us know.