VerifiedVaal University of Technology (VUT) is a public university of technology with its main campus in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. It is not a TVET college. It offers career-focused diplomas and degrees across four faculties, and NSFAS funds eligible students. Application details are on VUT’s how to apply page.
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Faculties and example programmes
- Faculties: Applied and Computer Sciences; Engineering and Technology; Human Sciences; Management Sciences.
- Engineering: chemical, metallurgical, civil, electrical, mechanical and industrial engineering, and operations management.
- Example diplomas: Information Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Safety Management, Photography, Internal Auditing, Human Resource Management, Sport Management.
Applying for 2027
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Opened | 21 May 2026 |
| Closing (South African applicants) | The page gives 30 October 2026 in its text and 30 September in a banner; apply early |
| Closed early | Several programmes, including some teaching and diploma programmes, closed on 31 July 2026 |
| Application fee | R110, paid on the portal |
| Track your status | statuscheck.vut.ac.za |
Admission example: engineering diplomas
- Three-year diploma: APS of at least 24 (Life Orientation excluded), with 4 in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English.
- Four-year extended diploma: APS of 22, with at least 3 in those subjects.
- NC(V) applicants are assessed on an adapted APS.
Contradictory closing dates appear on VUT’s own page, so submit as early as possible.
Nearby TVET option: Sedibeng TVET College.
Frequently asked questions
Is VUT a TVET college?
No. VUT is a public university of technology.
How much is the VUT application fee?
R110 for 2027 applications, paid on the application portal.