VAAL online application requirements, fees, forms, courses, dates
If you're considering applying to Vaal University of Technology (VUT), understanding the VAAL online application requirements is essential. The online application process is designed to be user-friendly, but applicants must meet specific criteria and deadlines to secure admission.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- VAAL online application requirements
- How to register for VUT online
- Requirements for VAAL application
- Which documents are the requirements for admission to VAAL?
- Conditional admission requirements
- VAAL courses
- VAAL fees
- Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
- Faculty of Human Sciences
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- VAAL postgraduate fees
- Sundry services fees
- VUT residence fees
- Non-refundable registration fees
- Compulsory upfront payment on or before registration
- Undergraduate students
- Masters and doctorate students
- VAAL contacts
- Can you register online at VUT?
- Is VUT open for late applications?
- What can you study with 20 points at VUT?
- Where is VUT located?
- What is VUT ITS?
- What is VUT iEnabler?
Key takeaways
- Applicants need a certified ID/passport, Grade 12 certificate, proof of application fee payment, and any course-specific documents.
- A non-refundable fee is required; amounts may vary for local and international applicants.
- Applicants must provide accurate details and upload supporting documents.
- Applicants should check the official VUT website for updates.
VAAL online application requirements
For one to be eligible for the VUT online application for 2025, you need:
- A certified copy of your ID or passport (for international students)
- A certified copy of your Grade 12 certificate or latest academic results
- Proof of application fee payment (if applicable)
- A valid email address and phone number
- Additional program-specific requirements (such as portfolios for design courses)
How to register for VUT online
VUT no longer accepts hand-delivered applications. It has adopted a simple online application system for prospective students to use.
Since one campus cannot offer all courses, find out if the course you want is available at the campus you prefer to join before submitting your application. Here is the VAAL University of Technology online application process:
- Visit VUT's official website:
- Click Apply on the top-right side of the page.
- VAAL Self-Help iEnabler portal will open up if applications are ongoing.
- Go to "Prospective Students" and tap "Click here to apply."
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- The platform will guide you through the application process, admission requirements, and the resources available to students.
- Follow the links and prompts until you complete the process.
VUT's selection is based on final Grade 11 or Grade 12 results (final, mid-year and/or 3rd quarter). To avoid disappointment, apply as early as possible before the closing date. Also, ensure that VUT offers the course you are interested in and that you meet the admission requirements.
How much is the application fee for VUT in 2025?
The University of VAAL online application fee for 2025 is R120 (non-refundable) for South African citizens and R130 (non-refundable) for international students.
How to pay the VUT application fee online
Make a bank deposit, postal order, or bank-guaranteed cheque to this VUT account number:
- Bank Name: ABSA Bank
- Account number: 530 861 945
- Branch code: 632005
- Reference Number: your ID number
The school only allows electronic money transfers and does not charge fixed tuition fees since the course determines how much one will pay. Additional charges include fees for the laboratory, library, accommodation, etc.
Is the VAAL open for 2025 applications?
As of March 16, 2025, the VAAL University of Technology (VUT) has closed applications for the 2025 academic year. Prospective students are advised to monitor the official VUT website for updates on future application cycles.
VUT late application in 2025
Apply at VUT within the given timeline since the school does not guarantee you a chance of being late for applications. They only announce late applications when courses and campuses have slots after the application timeline has elapsed.
International and local undergraduate applicants can also apply for on-campus VUT residences. First-year students get double rooms, while postgraduate and graduate students are allocated single rooms.
How long does VAAL take to respond to applications?
VAAL notifies and sends feedback via SMS or email within 48 hours of receiving your application. Alternatively, you can check on the VUT status online.
How do you do a VUT status check?
Monitor your VUT application status online using these steps:
- Log in to VUT's official website:
- Click Apply on the top-right side of the page.
- Scroll down and click APPLICATION STATUS.
- Enter your student, passport or ID number.
- Click Search.
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- VUT will send you an official correspondence confirming the outcome of your application.
- All information on registration instructions will be made available to all successful candidates.
How do I cancel my application at VUT?
Download the Cancellation of the Registration form, fill it out, and submit it to your faculty office.
Requirements for VAAL application
VUT expects you to meet its academic qualifications and admission requirements for the course you are interested in. Here are the general admission requirements at the VAAL University of Technology:
- A Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification. A pass mark is required in at least one of the languages of instruction (English) of the University at Higher Grade (HG) or Standard Grade (SG).
- For someone with an N3 qualification, you must have passed at least four subjects, with two being the official languages. One of the official languages must be English and should be at Standard Grade (SG) level.
- Faculties of Applied and Computer Sciences and Engineering have SG (C) or HG (E) as the minimum requirements for Physical Science, Mathematics, and English. Other faculties prioritize these subjects: Economics, Business Economics, Clothing and Needlework, Home Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Typing, Physical Science, Biology, and Art.
Additional requirements are specified for each course/ instructional program. Additionally, admission requirements regarding post-diploma and degree studies are available on request. All applications are selected on merit by the department concerned. A candidate at least 23 years of age may apply for conditional admission.
The application must be accompanied by:
- A certificate stating formal qualifications.
- Recommendation from the applicant’s employer stating that he/she has the necessary experience and communication abilities to complete the proposed instructional program successfully.
- If an application is conditionally approved, the candidate shall only be admitted to the second semester/year of study, provided the entire first year/semester course has been completed successfully.
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Which documents are the requirements for admission to VAAL?
The required documents for local undergraduate applicants are:
- A certified copy of your South African ID (citizen) or a valid passport (foreigner).
- A certified copy of final Grade 11 or any Grade 12 results.
- Proof of payment for application fee (non-refundable).
Conditional admission requirements
Apply for conditional admission if you are 23 years and above. If VUT approves your conditional admission request, it will only admit you to the 2nd semester/year of study if you complete and pass the 1st year/semester modules. You need copies of these documents to apply:
- A South African ID (citizen) or a valid passport (foreigner).
- Educational certificates state your qualifications.
- Your employer's recommendation shows you have the experience and communication abilities to complete the program you want to study.
- Proof of payment for the R130 application fee (non-refundable).
VAAL courses
The VAAL faculty programs brochure has in-depth information about VUT courses and requirements. The school offers diplomas, degrees, master's, and doctorate courses in the following fields of knowledge:
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
- Chemistry
- Information Technology (IT)
- Biotechnology
- Non-Destructive Testing
- Mathematics- Destructive Testing & Physics, and Environmental Science
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Retail Business Management
- Cost and Management Accounting
- Financial Information Systems
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Sport Management
- Internal Auditing
- Logistics Management
Faculty of Human Sciences
- Fashion
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Fine Art
- Hospitality Management
- Public Relations
- Tourism Management
- Ecotourism Management
- Legal Assistance
- Policing
- Labour Law
- Safety Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education
- Bachelor of Education
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Computer Systems
- Electronic Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Process Control
Each VAAL faculty has a downloadable 2024 prospectus outlining admission requirements for courses offered by the faculty. You can access these VUT prospectus PDFs on the school's website.
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VAAL fees
The following annual fee estimates for VUT courses are for guideline purposes only. The fees vary depending on the specific modules taken per semester or year. Also, VAAL fees are subject to change without notification or explanation:
Semester Courses
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
| Courses | Annual fees |
| Analytical Chemistry | R33 006 |
| Non-Destructive Testing | R43 320 |
| Information Technology | R36 803 |
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
| Courses | Annual fees |
| Chemical Engineering | R51 946 |
| Electrical Engineering: Process Control | R49 685 |
| Electrical Engineering: Computer Systems | R49 835 |
| Power Engineering | R56 800 |
| Electronic Engineering | R64 340 |
| Civil Engineering | R54 281 |
| Industrial Engineering | R52 089 |
| Mechanical Engineering | R51 581 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | R51 745 |
| Operations Management | R34 401 |
Year Courses
Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences
| Courses | Annual fees |
| Biomedical Technology | R28 634 |
| Biotechnology | R29 365 |
| Bachelor of Health Science | R25 283 |
| Agricultural Management | R44 452 |
Faculty of Human Sciences
| Courses | Annual fees |
| Labor Law | R31 278 |
| Fine Art | R52 639 |
| Graphic Design | R46 344 |
| Photography | R42 247 |
| Food Service Management | R48 457 |
| Ecotourism Management | R29 426 |
| Fashion | R41 071 |
| Public Relations Management | R30 532 |
| Tourism Management | R34 435 |
| Safety Management | R25 605 |
| Policing | R19 264 |
| Legal Assistance | R35 024 |
Faculty of Management Sciences
| Courses | Annual fees |
| Cost & Management Accounting | R17 424 |
| Internal Auditing | R19 401 |
| Financial Information Systems | R21 109 |
| Logistics Management | R24 026 |
| Human Resources Management | R32 040 |
| Marketing | R25 085 |
| Retail Business Management | R25 084 |
| Sport Management | R24 440 |
VAAL postgraduate fees
| Program | Annual fees |
| Masters | R22 473 |
| Doctorates | R29 963 |
| WIL (Work Integrated Learning) | R2 707 |
Sundry services fees
| Fees | Amount |
| Application fee (SA citizen) | R120 |
| Late application fee (SA citizen) | R160 |
| Re-write and supplementary exams (per subject) (SA citizen) | R150 |
| Re-mark per subject (SA citizen) | R150 |
| Diploma absentia fee (SA citizen) | R150 |
| Academic record (SA citizen) | R60 |
| Subject exemption certificate (SA citizen) | R80 |
| Proof of registration (SA Citizen) | R60 |
| Student access card (SA citizen) | R110 |
| Receipt of payment (SA citizen) | R20 |
| Statement of account (SA citizen) | R30 |
| Application fee (International student) | R130 |
| Surcharge/International levy payable (International student) | R1 600 |
VUT residence fees
VAAL residence fee applies to your academic period, excluding January and December. Students who do not vacate their rooms on the last day of the academic calendar are charged a pro-rated fee applicable to residence students. Below are the VUT student accommodation fees:
| Residence | Annual fees |
| Sinqobile Lethabong | R32 700 |
| Ubuntu (fee is subject to change) | R32 150 |
| Uhuru, Dikgalala & Inkwenkwezi | R32 150 |
| Khayalethu (fee is subject to change) | R32 700 |
| Boiketlong | R32 150 |
| Meropa | R38 960 |
| New Residence Phase 1 | R38 960 |
| New Residence Phase 2 | R38 960 |
| Science Park | R38 960 |
| Dinaleding | R32 700 |
| Tsalanang & Leseding | R32 700 |
| Khomanani (fee is subject to change) | R28 344 |
| Kutwanong & Meloding | R28 344 |
| Academia | R47 572 |
The estimated cost for meals is R24 000 per annum.
Non-refundable registration fees
You are expected to pay the following charges on registration day:
| Fees | Amount |
| Access activation levy (SA citizen) | R290 |
| Registration levy (SA citizen) | R560 |
| Student levy (SA citizen) | R350 |
| Student life levy (SA citizen) | R40 |
| Sports & Cultural levy (SA citizen) | R370 |
| Residence social levy (SA citizen) | R352 |
| Health Care levy (SA citizen) | R110 |
International students pay a surcharge/international levy of R1600.
Compulsory upfront payment on or before registration
South African students are encouraged to pay the following tuition fees upfront or more (where possible) on or before registration:
Undergraduate students
| Non-residence students | Residence students | |
| Annual students | R2 500 | R2 500 |
| Semester students | R2 500 | R2 500 |
Masters and doctorate students
- Non-funded students: R2 500
- Funded students: R430
Obtain official details of VUT fees from the offices of your faculty's Finance and Student Administration office.
VAAL contacts
Email VUT's admission staff for more inquiries about their online application process. Include your surname, initials, and contact number, and wait for feedback within 48 hours.
You can also contact VAAL University of Technology via:
- PO Box: Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark 1911, Andries Potgieter Blvd – South Africa
- Telephone: +27 (0)16 950 9053/6940/7596
Can you register online at VUT?
Everyone must apply online. The VAAL University of Technology does not accept paper-based or walk-in applications at any of its campuses.
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Is VUT open for late applications?
Applications for the 2024 academic year are now closed. Online applications for the 2025 academic year will run from May 2024 and close in September 2024. VAAL late application announcements are made only if the school slots remain after the application deadline.
What can you study with 20 points at VUT?
VAAL has numerous diploma courses you can enroll in with an APS score of between 20 and 25 points. Such programs include fashion, photography, graphic design, and arts diplomas.
Where is VUT located?
The VAAL University of Technology (VUT) has three campuses in South Africa: the Secunda Campus, the Upington Campus, and the Ekurhuleni Campus. The school also has numerous satellite campuses in SA. VUT campuses are signed different courses because one campus cannot offer all programs.
What is VUT ITS?
The VAAL University of Technology (VUT) has an Integrator Tertiary Software (ITS) that allows staff to log on and perform multiple functions.
What is VUT iEnabler?
The VUT iEnabler software allows staff and students to log in to access information online. It enables new students to make online applications. Meanwhile, staff can upload students' lecturer lists, academic records, financial statements, academic timetables, etc.
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