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Vaal University of Technology

Direct applicationAPSApplication fee R110

Applications are made directly on VUT's own online portal.

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2027 applications: open from 21 May 2026, close 30 October 2026 · R110. Dates can change and vary by programme - always confirm on www.vut.ac.za.

Programmes at VUT

22 shown · 22 in catalogue
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20APS required
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Diploma: Food Service Management
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20APS required
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Diploma: Tourism Management
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20APS required
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Bachelor of Communication Studies
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21APS required
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Diploma: Safety Management
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23APS required
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Diploma: Operations Management
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24APS required
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B Ed (Senior Phase & FET Teaching)
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24APS required
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Diploma: Chemical Engineering
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24APS required
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Diploma: Civil Engineering
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24APS required
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Diploma: Industrial Engineering
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24APS required
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Diploma: Mechanical Engineering
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24APS required
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Diploma: Metallurgical Engineering
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24APS required
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Diploma: Electronic Engineering
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24APS required
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Diploma: Power Engineering
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24APS required
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Diploma: Process Control Engineering
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24APS required
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Diploma: Computer Systems Engineering
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26APS required
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Dip: Information Technology
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27APS required
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Bachelor of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory Science
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28APS required
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Dip: Non-Destructive Testing
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Requirements
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Dip: Analytical Chemistry
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Requirements
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Dip: Agricultural Management
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Requirements
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Diploma: Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design & Fine Art
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Requirements
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Diploma: Policing
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Applying to VUT

Online application guide

Step-by-step on applying to VUT - what you need, fees, and the deadline.

Status-check guide

How to check your VUT application status the right way.

VUT application questions

You apply to Vaal University of Technology directly on VUT's own online application portal. Create your applicant profile, add your programme, upload your documents, pay the fee, and submit before the closing date. See our VUT online application guide for the full steps.
VUT charges an application fee of R110. You pay the institution on its official portal - AskSmarty never takes payment. Late applications can cost more.
It depends on the programme. VUT uses the standard APS for most programmes. Each VUT programme page shows its required score or entry requirements - use the calculator to work out your APS first.
Log in to the portal you applied through and open your application status. See our VUT status-check guide for the exact steps and the official login link. Never share your login or pay anyone to "release" an offer.
It depends on the programme and the cycle. Check the deadline tracker for VUT programmes still showing open, and always confirm the current closing date on the official site before you rely on it.
AskSmarty is an independent national guide - not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by VUT or the CAO. Facts are drawn from the official prospectus and confirmed against the institution’s site. Always confirm details on the official source before applying.