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Tshwane University of Technology (TUT): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027

  • Public university
  • Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga
  • Established 2004
125

courses listed

3

qualification types

10

campuses

31 Jul 2026

applications close

Tshwane University of Technology was formed in 2004 through the merger of three former technikons and has grown into one of Africa's largest universities of technology, enrolling more than sixty thousand students across its Gauteng-based campuses and satellite sites in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Its seven faculties (Arts and Design, Economics and Finance, Engineering and the Built Environment, Humanities, Information and Communication Technology, Management Sciences, and Science) offer over three hundred vocationally oriented programmes built together with industry and professional bodies, typically combining classroom study with structured workplace learning so graduates leave equipped for specific careers. The university markets itself as an entrepreneurial, technology-driven institution, emphasising practical skills, innovation and applied research alongside a broad first-year intake of higher certificates, diplomas and technology bachelor's degrees.

The Dinokeng building entrance at Tshwane University of Technology, with trimmed conical hedges lining the paved forecourt.The Dinokeng building entrance at Tshwane University of Technology, framed by neatly trimmed hedges.The signposted entrance gantry welcoming visitors to Tshwane University of Technology, with cars passing beneath.Vehicles pass beneath the entrance gantry at Tshwane University of Technology.An empty lecture classroom at Tshwane University of Technology with wooden desks, blue chairs and a projector screen.A quiet lecture classroom at Tshwane University of Technology, set up with desks and a projector screen.
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TUT Prospectus 2027

The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.

Latest Prospectus

Published by Tshwane University of Technology. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.

Step by step

How to Apply to TUT for 2027

Applications open 3 April 2026 and close 31 July 2026.
  • Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
  • Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
  • Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
  • Apply on the official portal. The button below opens Tshwane University of Technology’s own application page.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

Ready to apply? This takes you straight to Tshwane University of Technology’s own official application page.

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125 listed

Courses Offered at TUT for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at TUT you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 17).

Find courses by type: Higher Certificate 13 Diploma 81 Bachelor's Degree 31

All 125 courses at TUT, grouped by qualification.

TUT Diploma Courses 81

Show the other 56 Diploma courses

TUT Bachelor's Degree Courses 31

Show the other 6 Bachelor's Degree courses

TUT Higher Certificate Courses 13

Course information last checked 22 August 2026. Always confirm with Tshwane University of Technology before you apply.

Easier entry

TUT Courses With a Low APS Requirement

78 of the 125 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower, starting at 17. A low APS still does not override subject requirements, so open the course page and check which subjects it asks for at what level.

Showing the 40 lowest of 78. Use the APS tool above to see the full set for your own score.

Entry

Admission Requirements at TUT

Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.

Across the 125 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 17 up to 30. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at TUT, by band

Of the 125 courses listed here, 99 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
15 to 19 5 Entry level: higher certificates and bridging programmes.
20 to 24 73 Most diplomas and many higher certificates.
25 to 29 19 Standard degree entry for many faculties.
30 to 34 2 Competitive degrees, often with subject minimums.

26 courses do not publish a numeric APS. TUT may score those differently, so the course page is the authority on what each one needs.

NQF levels offered

Qualifications here sit at 3 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.

  • NQF 5 13
  • NQF 6 81
  • NQF 7 31

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

TUT Faculties and What They Offer

The 125 courses listed here are split across 7 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

Faculty of Science 31 courses Faculty of Humanities 23 courses Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment 21 courses Faculty of Management Sciences 20 courses Faculty of Arts and Design 13 courses Faculty of Information and Communication Technology 10 courses Faculty of Economics and Finance 7 courses
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Fees and Funding at TUT

NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.

Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official TUT site.

Where to study

TUT Campuses

Pretoria
Main campus

Pretoria, Gauteng

Arcadia

Pretoria, Gauteng

Arts Campus

Pretoria, Gauteng

Distance Education

eMalahleni

eMalahleni, Mpumalanga

Ga-Rankuwa

Ga-Rankuwa, Gauteng

Mbombela

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Online

Polokwane

Polokwane, Limpopo

Soshanguve

Soshanguve, Gauteng

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at TUT

These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many TUT courses prepare you for that career.

Manager 7 Project Manager 6 Technician 6 Consultants 5 Creative Entrepreneur 5 Entrepreneur And Consultant 5 Performing Arts Maker 5 Performing Arts Reviewer 5 Theatre-Maker 5 Construction Company 4 Construction Manager Or Supervisor 4 Entrepreneur 4 Or Local 4 Production Manager 4 Provincial Or National Government 4 Researcher 4 Technician In Civil Engineering Working For A Civil Engineering Consultant 4 Technologist 4 Construction And Maintenance Of Specialised Fields Systems Related To Electrical Engineering 3 Design 3 Jazz Musician 3 Music Producer 3 Opera Singer 3 Planning 3 Scriptwriter 3 Water Care Technician 3 Water Care Technologist And Process Controller 3 Web Developer 3 Actor 2 Administrative Officer 2 Agent 2 Applied Theatre Practi Tioner 2 Auditor 2 Business Analyst 2 Call Centre Officer 2 Call Centre Representative 2

Browse every career in the directory.

Answers

TUT: Frequently Asked Questions

Tshwane University of Technology has 125 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor's Degree. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for Tshwane University of Technology can be downloaded from the prospectus section on this page. It is the copy published by the institution, so check their official site if you need the very latest version.
Applications close on 31 July 2026 and opened on 3 April 2026. Late applications are at the institution's discretion, so apply early.
Applications are made online through the institution's own application portal. The apply button on this page takes you straight there. You will usually need your ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
Across the courses listed here the lowest APS requirement is 17 and the highest is 30. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
78 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower. The lowest are HCert (Water Treatment) (APS 17), HCert (Music) (APS 18), HCert (Resource and Waste Management) (APS 18) and Dip (Animal Sciences) (APS 19). Check the subject requirements on each course page too, because a low APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing.
The courses listed here sit across 7 faculties, the largest being Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Faculty of Management Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Design and Faculty of Information and Communication Technology.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Manager, Project Manager, Technician, Consultants, Creative Entrepreneur and Entrepreneur And Consultant. Every course page lists the careers that specific qualification prepares you for.
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application, and you can do both in the same season.
Tshwane University of Technology has 10 campuses in Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga: Pretoria (Pretoria), Arcadia (Pretoria), Arts Campus (Pretoria), Distance Education, eMalahleni (eMalahleni), Ga-Rankuwa (Ga-Rankuwa), Mbombela (Mbombela) and Online.
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 3 April 2026
  • Closes: 31 July 2026
  • Lowest APS: 17
  • Courses: 125
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Contact TUT

  • Website: Official site
  • Phone: 086 110 2421
  • Email: general@tut.ac.za

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