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Vaal University of Technology (VUT): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027

  • Public university
  • Gauteng
  • Established 1966
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courses listed

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qualification types

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30 Sep 2026

applications close

Vaal University of Technology is a public higher education institution in South Africa's Gauteng province whose roots go back to 1966. Operating under the motto "Inspiring thought. Shaping talent.", VUT concentrates on vocationally oriented three-year diplomas alongside a handful of bachelor's degrees, spanning fields such as engineering, information technology, natural sciences, accountancy, human resources, tourism, law-related studies and teacher education. Many of its engineering and IT diplomas also have an extended four-year foundation track for applicants who narrowly miss the standard entry points, and several programmes in fields like fashion, food service and policing add practical interviews, portfolios or industrial exposure to the usual academic requirements. Prospective students apply online through the university's admissions portal, with initial selection based on final Grade 11 or the latest available Grade 12 results.

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VUT 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 Vaal 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 VUT for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 30 September 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 Vaal University of Technology’s own application page.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

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Courses Offered at VUT for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at VUT you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 19).

Find courses by type: Diploma 43 Bachelor's Degree 3

All 46 courses at VUT, grouped by qualification.

VUT Diploma Courses 43

Show the other 18 Diploma courses

VUT Bachelor's Degree Courses 3

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

Easier entry

VUT Courses With a Low APS Requirement

44 of the 46 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower, starting at 19. 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 44. Use the APS tool above to see the full set for your own score.

Entry

Admission Requirements at VUT

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 46 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 19 up to 27. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at VUT, by band

Of the 46 courses listed here, 46 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
15 to 19 1 Entry level: higher certificates and bridging programmes.
20 to 24 43 Most diplomas and many higher certificates.
25 to 29 2 Standard degree entry for many faculties.

NQF levels offered

Qualifications here sit at 2 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.

  • NQF 6 43
  • NQF 7 3

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

VUT Faculties and What They Offer

The 46 courses listed here are split across 4 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

Faculty of Engineering & Technology 19 courses Faculty of Human Sciences 11 courses Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences 8 courses Faculty of Management Sciences 8 courses
Money

Fees and Funding at VUT

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 VUT site.

Where to study

VUT Campuses

Vanderbijlpark Campus
Main campus

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at VUT

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

Quality Control Technician 4 Production Planner 3 Automation Technician 2 Chemical Engineering Technician 2 Civil Engineering Technician 2 Computer Systems Technician 2 Construction Supervisor 2 Control Systems Technician 2 Database Administrator 2 Design Draughtsperson 2 Electrical Maintenance Technician 2 Electronic Engineering Technician 2 Electronics Maintenance Technician 2 Embedded Systems Technician 2 Energy Plant Technician 2 Hardware Support Technician 2 Industrial Engineering Technician 2 Instrumentation And Control Technician 2 Instrumentation Technician 2 IT Support Technician 2 Labour Relations Officer 2 Maintenance Technician 2 Manufacturing Technician 2 Mechanical Engineering Technician 2 Metallurgical Technician 2 Minerals Processing Technician 2 Network Infrastructure Technician 2 Network Technician 2 Operations Analyst 2 Plant Control Room Operator 2 Plant Metallurgist Assistant 2 Power Systems Technician 2 Process Control Technician 2 Process Plant Operator 2 Production Technician 2 Quality Improvement Officer 2

Browse every career in the directory.

Answers

VUT: Frequently Asked Questions

Vaal University of Technology has 46 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Diploma and Bachelor's Degree. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for Vaal 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 30 September 2026 and opened on 1 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 19 and the highest is 27. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
44 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower. The lowest are Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing (APS 19), Bachelor of Communication Studies (APS 20), Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting (APS 20) and Diploma in Ecotourism Management (APS 20). 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 4 faculties, the largest being Faculty of Engineering & Technology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences and Faculty of Management Sciences.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Quality Control Technician, Production Planner, Automation Technician, Chemical Engineering Technician, Civil Engineering Technician and Computer Systems Technician. 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.
Vaal University of Technology has 1 campus in Gauteng: Vanderbijlpark Campus (Vanderbijlpark).
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 1 April 2026
  • Closes: 30 September 2026
  • Lowest APS: 19
  • Courses: 46
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Contact VUT

  • Website: Official site
  • Phone: 086 186 1888
  • Email: studentenquiries@vut.ac.za

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