Are Applications For VUT Still Open For 2026

Applications for the 2026 academic year at Vaal University of Technology (VUT) are now open through the online portal. Candidates who meet the requirements can apply online or manually. The application portal, launched on May 6, 2025, will close on September 30, 2025. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early for consideration.

When to Apply

If you are interested in studying at Vaal University for the 2026 academic year, you need to submit your application as soon as possible while the portal is still open. You will not have access once the portal closes on September 30, 2025. Do not wait for late applications, as they are not guaranteed. Apply now!

VUT Online Application Requirements for 2026

Before starting the online application, students from South Africa and other parts of the world must have the following documents ready and upload them, as the VUT online application is still open and taking new applications from every city in the world.

Citizen of South Africa

Certified copy of the South African identity document.
Certified copy of the final Grade 11 or any Grade 12 results.
Application forms without proof of payment will not be accepted. NB: In the case of applications submitted by mail,.

Non-Citizen of South Africa

Certified copies of passport / Proof of permanent residence / Identity Document
Certified copies of school results
Original academic record and certificate of conduct (if previously enrolled at another institution)
Certified copies of other qualifications
Application fee
SAQA education certificate
HESA for National Diploma students

Transferring students from other universities

Diploma/ Degree
Academic Transcript
Identity Document
National Senior Certificate
Proof of Address

How to Apply Online

Follow these simple steps to submit an online application to the Vaal University of Technology.

Visit www.vut.ac.za, the VUT official website.
Click the Apply tab.
Entering your biodata, including a working email address, into the field provided will generate a unique number. ( Student number and PIN)
The student number and the PIN will be sent to the email address you provided.
When you return to the application portal, use this student number to log in.
Provide your academic background
Choose your course of study for 2026
To proceed, click the Save and Continue button.
All supporting documents must be uploaded. You will be unable to proceed if you leave a document behind.
Once you’ve received the number, proceed to pay the application fee
After making your payment, applicants should complete their process by reviewing to ensure all required fields are filled out.
When you’re certain, click the submission tab to send your fully completed application form.
You will be notified once it has been successfully submitted.

VUT Application Form For 2026 (Re-admission)

Downloading the application form in hard copy and filling it out by hand with a pen is perfectly acceptable. VUT accepts applications submitted either manually or online but does not encourage faxed or emailed applications. The application form is available on the VUT website and its campus sites. No application will be accepted without certified copies of the required supporting documents.

Applicants seeking re-admission, an advanced diploma, or a postgraduate diploma can access the application form on the VUT home page for the 2026 academic year.

After completing the form, send it along with the required documents to the postal address provided at the bottom of this page.

VUT Entry Requirements

The minimum entrance requirement for admission to study at the Vaal University of Technology is a Senior certificate or equivalent qualification.

VUT Address & Contact

Postal Address

Private Bag X021,
Andries Potgieter Blvd,
Vanderbijlpark 1911,
South Africa

Phone Number:

+27 (0)16 950 9000

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