Student accommodation near DUT: every campus
Durban University of Technology is a city university: its Durban campuses - Steve Biko, ML Sultan, Ritson, City and Brickfield - sit close together on the edge of the Berea and the city centre, with two more campuses, Indumiso and Riverside, in Pietermaritzburg. DUT residence space is limited, so most students look for private accommodation. Confirm residence fees and application dates on dut.ac.za.
Durban campuses: Berea, Greyville, Musgrave and the CBD
Because the Durban campuses are clustered together, one well-placed room can serve any of them. Students live on the lower Berea, in Greyville, Musgrave and Overport, and in converted buildings in the Durban CBD. Browse listings near DUT, near the City campus or near Ritson campus.
- Berea and Musgrave: flats, communes and private residences, a walk or short taxi ride away.
- Durban CBD: usually the cheapest rents and the most transport, but look hard at building security and the walk at night.
- Glenwood and Umbilo: a little further, shared with UKZN students.
Pietermaritzburg: Indumiso and Riverside
Indumiso is in Imbali and Riverside is closer to the city centre. Students live near each campus and in central Pietermaritzburg and Scottsville. Browse near Indumiso or Riverside.
What to check before you book
- The walk or taxi route to your specific campus, in daylight and after dark.
- Building security: access control, a guard or caretaker, and secure entrances, especially in the CBD.
- Whether the property is NSFAS-accredited for the current year, if you are funded - Durban listings with the NSFAS filter on.
- What the rent includes: Wi-Fi, water, electricity and furniture.
- How many people share the room, kitchen and bathroom.
Keeping costs down
Sharing a room is the quickest way to lower rent near DUT. You can also sort Durban listings by lowest price, and our guide to cheap student accommodation covers what to watch for at the bottom of the market.
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Browse accommodation near DUTFrequently asked questions
Where do DUT students stay in Durban?
Mostly on the Berea, in Greyville, Musgrave and Overport, and in the Durban CBD, all close to the Steve Biko, ML Sultan, Ritson and City campuses.
Is there NSFAS accommodation near DUT?
Yes, there is accredited private accommodation around the Durban campuses. Confirm accreditation for the specific building with DUT and NSFAS before signing.
Are DUT's Durban campuses close to each other?
Yes. Steve Biko, ML Sultan, Ritson, City and Brickfield are all within a few kilometres of each other, so one location can work for several campuses.
Where do DUT Pietermaritzburg students live?
Near the Indumiso campus in Imbali, near Riverside, and in central Pietermaritzburg and Scottsville.