{"id":7,"date":"2025-06-09T19:19:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T19:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/?p=7"},"modified":"2026-09-18T02:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T02:23:59","slug":"vaal-university-of-technology-vut-admission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bursariesafrica.co.za\/universities\/vaal-university-of-technology-vut-admission\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaal University of Technology (VUT) 2027 Admission Requirements by Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vaal University of Technology Admission Requirements for 2027<\/p>\n\n  <p>If you plan to study at VUT in the 2027 academic year, this guide sets out the minimum requirements from VUT&#8217;s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements. VUT opened 2027 applications on 21 May 2026 and closes them for South African applicants on 30 October 2026. Remember that meeting the minimum requirements <strong>does not guarantee acceptance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"important-note\">\n    <strong>Closing Dates:<\/strong> \n    <br>Academic Applications: <strong>30 September 2025<\/strong>\n    <br>Residence Applications: <strong>31 October 2025<\/strong>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Faculty of Applied &#038; Computer Sciences<\/h2>\n\n  <h3>Dip: Analytical Chemistry (3 years)<\/h3>\n  <p>VUT asks for English at Level 4, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics at Level 4 (or Engineering Mathematics N4 at 60%), Physical Science at Level 4 (or Engineering Sciences N4 at 60%) and a combined Level 9 in any three other subjects. <strong>Total APS: 21 (excluding LO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <h3>Dip: Biotechnology (3 years)<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>English: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics at Level 4, or Engineering Mathematics at 60%<\/li>\n    <li>Physical Science at Level 4, or Engineering Science at 60%<\/li>\n    <li>Life Sciences: Level 4<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><strong>Total APS: 23 (excluding Life Orientation)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <h3>Dip: Environmental Science (3 years)<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>English: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Physical Science: Level 4<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><strong>Total APS: 21 (excluding LO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <h2>Department of Computer Sciences<\/h2>\n\n  <h3>Dip: Information Technology (3 years)<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>English: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or IT: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematical Literacy: Level 6<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><strong>Total APS: 26 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, or 28 with Mathematical Literacy (excluding LO)<\/strong>. VUT counts a maximum of six subjects.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Department of Natural Sciences<\/h2>\n\n  <h3>Dip: Agricultural Management (3 years)<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>English: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: Level 3<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics Literacy: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Agriculture or Life Sciences: Level 3<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><strong>APS: 21 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, or 22 with Mathematical Literacy (excluding LO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <h3>Bachelor of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory Science (4 years)<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>English: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Physical Science: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Life Science: Level 5<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><strong>Total APS: 27 (excluding LO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"important-note\">\n    Recommended subjects: Business Studies, Economics, Computer Studies, and Geography.\n    <br>Additional requirements: Industrial knowledge (e.g., job shadowing) and possible placement testing.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Department of Applied Physical Sciences<\/h2>\n\n  <h3>Dip: Non-Destructive Testing<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>English: Level 3<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: Level 3<\/li>\n    <li>Physical or Technical Science: Level 4<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><strong>Total APS: 19 (excluding LO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <h2>Faculty of Management Sciences<\/h2>\n\n  <h3>Accounting &#038; Finance Programmes<\/h3>\n  <p>Courses include Financial Information Systems, Cost &#038; Management Accounting, and Internal Auditing.<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>English: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics\/Technical Mathematics: Level 3<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematical Literacy: Level 5 for Financial Information Systems and Cost &amp; Management Accounting, Level 6 for Internal Auditing<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><strong>APS Requirements:<\/strong> 20 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics for all three; with Mathematical Literacy, 22 for Financial Information Systems and Cost &amp; Management Accounting and 23 for Internal Auditing (excluding LO)<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Human Resources, Logistics &#038; Marketing<\/h3>\n  <p>All programmes require:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>English: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics\/Technical Mathematics: Level 3<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematical Literacy: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>One additional subject: Level 4<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><strong>APS: 20 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, or 21 with Mathematical Literacy (excluding LO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <h2>Faculty of Human Sciences<\/h2>\n\n  <h3>Diploma in Food Service or Tourism Management<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li>English: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Mathematics\/Technical Mathematics: Level 3 or Mathematical Literacy: Level 4<\/li>\n    <li>Relevant subjects like Hospitality, Tourism or Business Studies: Level 4<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><strong>APS: 20\u201321 (excluding LO)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"important-note\">\n    A <strong>compulsory uniform<\/strong> is required for practicals.\n    <br>Applicants aged 23 or older with industry experience may qualify through age exemption.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Application Status<\/h2>\n  <p>To check your application status:<\/p>\n  <ol>\n    <li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.vut.ac.za<\/a><\/li>\n    <li>Click \u201cAdmissions New Students\u201d<\/li>\n    <li>Select \u201cCheck Status\u201d<\/li>\n    <li>Enter your student or ID number and click \u201cSubmit\u201d<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <h2>Contact Information<\/h2>\n  <p>For enquiries, reach out to the respective department contacts listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vut.ac.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VUT website<\/a> or call the central office at <strong>0861 861 888<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n\n\n\n\n<style>\n  .faq-container {\n    max-width: 800px;\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .faq-title {\n    font-size: 24px;\n    color: #003366;\n    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class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\">What is the minimum APS for Biotechnology at Val Tech?<\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">You need an APS of 23 excluding Life Orientation and specific subject levels in English, Mathematics, and Physical Science.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\">Can I apply for Information Technology with Mathematical Literacy?<\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">Yes, but you must have at least Level 6 in Mathematical Literacy to qualify.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\">Is Medical Laboratory Science offered at diploma or degree level?<\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">It is offered as a four-year bachelor&#8217;s degree under Health Sciences.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\">When do Val Tech applications for 2026 close?<\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">Academic applications close on 30 September 2025, while residence applications close on 31 October 2025.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\">Do I need Physical Science for Environmental Science?<\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">Yes, you must have at least Level 4 in Physical Science to be eligible for Environmental Science.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\">Can I apply for Accounting with Technical Mathematics?<\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">Yes, Level 3 in Technical Mathematics is accepted for Accounting-related programmes.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\">Does Tourism Management require Mathematics?<\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-answer\">Yes, you need at least Level 3 in Mathematics or Level 4 in Mathematical Literacy.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <div class=\"faq-question\">How can I check my Val Tech application status?<\/div>\n    <div 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