Vaal University of Technology
University of Technology NSFAS

Vaal University of Technology (VUT)

Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng 3.5/5 18,000 students Min APS: 20
AddressAndries Potgieter Blvd, Vanderbijlpark, 1900
Phone+27 16 950 9000
Applications Open1 June 2026
Applications Close31 October 2026
Application FeeR100
NSFAS FundedYes

About VUT

VUT offers practical, career-focused qualifications in the Vaal Triangle region.

Facilities: Library, Engineering Labs, Sports Fields, Residences.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Very affordable tuition and living costs
  • Small campus community
  • Good engineering programs
  • Practical training focus
  • Close to Johannesburg

Cons

  • Small town environment
  • Limited entertainment options
  • Fewer course offerings
  • Infrastructure needs upgrading
  • Limited public transport

Courses Offered

CourseFacultyDurationMin APSFunding
Diploma in Electrical Engineering Engineering and Technology 3 years 24 NSFAS
Diploma in Information Technology Applied and Computer Sciences 3 years 22 NSFAS
Diploma in Accounting Management Sciences 3 years 22 NSFAS
Diploma in Civil Engineering Engineering and Technology 3 years 24 NSFAS
Diploma in Tourism Management Human Sciences 3 years 20 NSFAS
Diploma in Biomedical Technology Applied and Computer Sciences 3 years 24 NSFAS

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