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
Websitehttps://www.vut.ac.za
Emailinfo@vut.ac.za
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.
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
| Course | Faculty | Duration | Min APS | Funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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