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How to Apply to Vaal University of Technology (VUT) 2026

How To Fill Out A VUT Application Form For 2026

How to Apply to Vaal University of Technology (VUT) 2026

How to Apply to Vaal University of Technology (VUT) 2026, How to Apply VUT Online

Applying to the Vaal University of Technology online for the first time can be stressful, especially if you have just completed your matric or Grade 12 exams. We have written this article to help alleviate that stress and frustration.

Mark your calendars! 2026 Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Undergraduate applications open April 1st, 2025, but before you apply, check the 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus HERE and complete the online application to receive your student number. All prospective students can now apply online for the 2026 intake at the Vaal University of Technology at www.vut.ac.za

Application Date

The Vaal University of Technology online application period starts in April 2025 and runs until October 2025. Please note that applications cannot be submitted before April.

Vaal University of Technology: Prepare for Your 2026 Online Application

Considering submitting an application for the January 2026 intake at Vaal University of Technology? Prepare to submit your application online! What you’ll need is as follows:

Device and Software:

Any internet-connected device like a smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
A compatible web browser like Internet Explorer version 7 or 8 (or higher).

Application Materials:

A valid email address
Scanned copies of your supporting documents (details to be confirmed)
A phone number for easy communication

Documents Needed for VUT Submission During the Online Application Process

Prospective students applying to the Vaal University of Technology for the January 2026 intake should have the following documents available to upload while their application is being processed:

South African Applicants
Certified copy of South African identity document.
Certified copy of final Grade 11 or any Grade 12 results.
Application Fee of R100 & R110 (non-refundable).
Application forms without proof of payment will not be accepted. NB: In case of applications submitted by mail.
Foreign Applicants
Application fee
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
SAQA education certificate
HESA for National Diploma students

The Vaal University of Technology Application Fees for 2026 Online Applications:

When you submit your study application for 2026, you must pay an application fee of R100.00. Please keep in mind that the application fee is not refundable. When your application is denied, your money will not be returned. Banking information and other payment methods are available on the official website, www.vut.ac.za.

How to Apply at the Vaal University of Technology

To begin, you must obtain an application form. You can download the application form from the Vaal University of Technology’s website, contact its information department, and request that it be mailed to you, or pick it up at any of its campuses.

Vaal University: A Step-by-Step Guide to Online Application

This step simplifies the Vaal University of Technology’s online application process for the 2026 academic year. Follow these steps to ensure your application reaches the right hands:

Go to www.vut.ac.za and click on the “Apply” tab to start your application.
As a first-time applicant, provide your bio-data and a working email to receive your student number and PIN.
Check your email (including spam) for your student number and PIN, then log in to the application portal.
Select your desired qualifications or courses and ensure you meet the program requirements. Click “Save and Continue.”
Complete all required fields
Upload all required scanned and certified documents (max. 5MB each). You cannot proceed without them.
Pay the application fee using your student number as the reference.
Review your application to ensure all fields are completed.
Once everything is correct, click “Submit” to finalize your application.
You will receive a notification once your application is successfully submitted

Remember:

Applications close October 31st.
Certified copies of your ID and final Grade 11/12 results are required.
A non-refundable application fee applies.

The Vaal University of Technology Courses and Entry Requirements

The University has set the minimum academic requirements for admission to the Vaal University of Technology study programmes in 2026.
The requirements are based on applicants’ South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results.
Applicants who hold certificates from a different examination system will be considered individually for admission.
If you satisfy the minimum admission requirements stated here, this does not automatically mean that you will be admitted to the study programme at the Vaal University of Technology.
The final decision on your admission will be based on your academic performance and the availability of space in the programme.
The better your academic performance above this minimum, the better your chance of being admitted to study at the Vaal University of Technology in 2026.