Students at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) can be funded through external bursaries, internal university awards and NSFAS. TUT's Financial Aid office manages these funding categories, and each one has its own terms and closing dates. The details below come from TUT's 2027 General Information for First Year Enrolment.
Follow the process
To be considered for funding in any academic year, you must follow the right process and meet the terms and conditions of each funding category. TUT warns that, as a general rule, it does not accept late or incomplete funding applications. So check the Financial Aid section of TUT's website early in the year.
External funding
External funding means bursaries from sources outside the university. These include undergraduate and postgraduate bursaries from public, private, corporate and industry funders, government departments, parastatals and international sources. TUT lists funding opportunities on its website.
Internal university funding
TUT awards internal bursaries to students at every level, from first-time entering students to postgraduates. Its aim is to attract and keep quality students by rewarding excellent academic and non-academic performance. Each award category has its own policy and criteria, which are set out on the Financial Aid website.
NSFAS
NSFAS funds academically deserving students who need financial help. According to TUT, you should apply if you are a South African citizen and:
- Your combined family income is less than R350,000 a year, or less than R600,000 if you live with a disability
- You are a new applicant, or you passed Grade 12 in an earlier year but never registered at a university
- You have never received NSFAS funding before
Apply online on the NSFAS website and create an account. You need your own cellphone number and email address to receive a one-time PIN. Keep your application reference number, because it is your only proof that you applied. If you take a gap year, you must apply again.
Who makes the decision
TUT does not decide on NSFAS funding. NSFAS makes the decision, and TUT then confirms the outcome. Track your application on the NSFAS website, and keep your details updated there and on TUT's system.
Financial Aid contacts
- Pretoria Campus: 012 382 4289, finaidpta@tut.ac.za
- Arcadia Campus: 012 382 6295, finaidarc@tut.ac.za
- Arts Campus: 012 382 6157, finaidarts@tut.ac.za
- Ga-Rankuwa Campus: 012 382 0797, finaidgar@tut.ac.za
- Soshanguve North Campus: 012 382 9895, finaidsoshn@tut.ac.za
- Polokwane Campus: 012 382 0976, finaidpol@tut.ac.za
More funding
Browse our bursaries for companies and SETAs that fund TUT students, and read about TUT fees to see what you need to cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for NSFAS at TUT?
South African citizens with a combined family income below R350,000 a year, or R600,000 for students with a disability.
Does TUT decide on NSFAS funding?
No. NSFAS decides, and TUT confirms the outcome.
Does TUT offer its own bursaries?
Yes. TUT gives internal awards for excellent academic and non-academic performance.