Darul Uloom Zakariyya
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Preliminary applications for study at Darul Uloom Zakariyya.

Preliminary application

Apply for admission using the form below. Male applicants aged 12 or older may apply. Admission depends on an entry examination and available places.

  • Passport or ID copy
  • At least one signed reference letter from your current teacher
  • Madrasah results, if you have studied previously (the previous two years for Aalimiyyah entry above first year)
  • Your statement of purpose, entered in the form below

Required fields are marked . Documents: PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 3 MB each and 12 MB in total.

Personal details
Leave blank if your ID document has no expiry date.
Course and previous studies
Applicants entering above first year must also upload their previous two years of exam reports.
For example, the number of juz or surahs.
Language, family and funding
Include speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Include phone numbers and email addresses where available.
Please give details, or write “None”.
This is your statement of purpose. Explain your reasons for applying and what you hope to achieve. You do not need to upload a separate letter.
Supporting documents
Upload at least one signed reference letter from your current teacher, including their full contact details. You may attach up to three letters.
Required if you have previously studied at a madrasah. Aalimiyyah applicants entering above first year must include their previous two years of exam reports. Combine both years in one PDF or upload them separately.
Before you submit
Read the application conditions
  • A study visa issued for Darul Uloom Zakariyya applies only to this institute. To change institutes, you must cancel it and apply for a new visa.
  • Students must wear white clothing to class. Trousers must end one handspan above the ankles, and the kurta must end between the knees and ankles.
  • Students may not trim their beards. Hair must be short, neat and a uniform length.
  • Teaching is in Urdu, Arabic and English.
  • See the Fees Structure page for current amounts. Contact the accounts office about payment arrangements.
  • The kitchen and laundry are closed during holidays, except the Eid al-Adha break. Students must arrange their own meals and laundry while these facilities are closed.
  • Mobile phones may be used only on Sundays under supervision, or in an emergency. Laptops and other electronic devices are prohibited.
  • Students must obtain written permission before leaving the premises. The institute does not accept responsibility for incidents that occur when a student leaves without permission.

Your application and documents are kept in the office’s private records and emailed to applications@duz.co.za. They are not published on the website. Privacy information.

Submitting this form does not confirm admission.

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Need help applying?

Email applications@duz.co.za or contact the office if you need help completing the application.