The University of Zululand (UNIZULU)has been designated to serve as the only comprehensive tertiary educational institution north of the uThukela River in KwaZulu-Natal. Its new status is in accordance with South Africa's National Plan for Higher Education aimed at eradicating inequity and costly duplication. As a result, UNIZULU offers career-focused programmes and courses that have been structured with potential employees and employers in mind.
To produce globally competitive graduates, relevant for the human capital needs of the country, by providing quality education which uphold high standards of research and academic excellence.