VUT Courses and Faculties

The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) offers higher certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and degrees through four faculties, with its main campus in Vanderbijlpark. Many of its programmes are career-focused diplomas. The details below come from VUT's 2027 undergraduate minimum admission requirements and its 2026 fee guide.

VUT's four faculties

• Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences: diplomas in Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Agricultural Management, Environmental Science, Non-Destructive Testing and Information Technology, and the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science
• Faculty of Engineering and Technology: diplomas in Chemical, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Electronic, Power, Process Control and Computer Systems Engineering, and Operations Management
• Faculty of Human Sciences: diplomas such as Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Fashion, Food Service Management, Ecotourism, Public Relations, Tourism, Safety Management, Policing, Labour Law and Legal Assistance, and the BEd in Senior Phase and FET Teaching
• Faculty of Management Sciences: diplomas in accountancy fields, Human Resources, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Marketing, Retail Business and Sport Management

Estimated tuition in 2026

• Engineering diplomas: about R54,076 to R70,025 a year
• Diploma in Information Technology: R40,055
• Diploma in Fine Art: R57,291
• Diploma in Human Resources Management: R34,872
• Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting: R18,964

These estimates exclude residence, registration and sundry fees. Read more on the VUT fees page.

Extended engineering programmes

VUT's engineering diplomas have four-year extended versions alongside the three-year mainstream programmes. If you qualify for both, VUT advises choosing the mainstream programme first.

Early closing programmes

For 2027, the BEd, and the diplomas in IT, Safety Management, Policing, Labour Law, Logistics, Agricultural Management, Legal Assistance and Human Resources closed on 31 July 2026.

Admission examples

• Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science: APS 27
• Diploma in Information Technology: APS 26 with Mathematics
• Engineering diplomas: APS 24, with level 4 in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English
• Diploma in Human Resources Management: APS 20 with Mathematics

VUT counts a maximum of six subjects and leaves out Life Orientation.

Learning online

VUT uses Vutela/Blackboard, managed by its Centre for Academic Development, and Moodle for students with subjects registered there.

Mature applicants

For some programmes, such as the Diploma in Policing, applicants aged 23 with Grade 12 who do not meet the entry requirements can submit proof of permanent employment in a related field.

Work-integrated learning

Some programmes include work-integrated learning, which VUT lists as a separate fee of R2,946 in its 2026 fee guide.

Registration

In 2026, first-time entrants registered from 22 January until quotas were filled, and late registrations, additions and cancellations ran from 2 to 6 February.

Next steps

See the VUT admission requirements page and the how to apply page.