TUT Minimum And Admission Requirements 2026

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is offering a variety of undergraduate courses and postgraduate programs for the 2026 academic intake. To enroll in any of these programs, you must meet all admission requirements, including academic qualifications, minimum scores, and submission of all supporting documents. If you want to learn about these requirements, keep reading this article, as we have outlined them here.

Before reading all of the entry requirements, prospective students should be aware that the application window for 2026 will be open from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Please take note of this.

Required Application Documents for 2026

Let’s first discuss the documents you may need to apply to the Tshwane University of Technology

Prospective students for the 2026 academic year at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) must ensure they have the following documents ready for the online application process:

Certified copies:
- Identity document
- Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate and any other relevant documents
- Grade 11 report
Proof of payment: Non-refundable application fee of R240

Please note:

Sending documents via fax or email is not required.
Scanned documents must be in PDF, JPG, or JPEG format.

Tshwane University of Technology Admission Requirements

Prospective students applying for higher certificate, diplomas, and degree qualifications must satisfy the minimum entry requirements as seen below:

A pass mark in English at the Senior Certificate level is typically considered to be 40%.

TUT Entry Requirements: NSC Performance Levels for Different Study Programs

This table outlines the National Senior Certificate (NSC) performance levels required for admission to various study programs at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). It compares the new NSC-G grading system with the minimum admission requirements set by TUT.

Rating Code	Rating Marks	Rating Description	TUT Minimum Requirement
1	80 – 100	Outstanding achievement	Not applicable
2	70 – 79	Meritorious achievement	Not applicable
3	60 – 69	Degree substantial achievement	Diploma programs
4	50 – 59	Diploma adequate achievement	Diploma programs
5	40 – 49	Foundation moderate achievement	Most Diploma and some Bachelor’s programs
6	30 – 39	Elementary achievement	May require additional qualifications or bridging courses
7	0 – 29	Not achieved	Not eligible for admission

Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy?

All learners are required to take one of the two subjects for NSC-G purposes

TUT Courses and Entry Requirements

Check the entry requirements for higher certificate, diploma, and degree courses

Minimum Entry Requirements for Higher Certificates:

Possession of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching at the institution, as certified by Umalusi (Council for General and Further Education and Training).
Depending on the specific program, additional requirements may be in place, such as attaining a specific level of achievement in relevant NSC subjects. For instance, a Higher Certificate in Architectural Design might require a certain level of attainment in Design and a related subject alongside the NSC.

TUT Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes

Minimum Requirements:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with at least 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the university, certified by Umalusi.
An achievement rating of 3 (40-49%) or better in four recognized 20-credit NSC subjects.

Please note: These are the minimum requirements, and meeting them does not guarantee admission. Individual programs may have additional requirements.

TUT Minimum Entry Requirements for Bachelor’s Degree

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) requires applicants for Bachelor’s degrees to possess a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum achievement rating of:

30% in the language of learning and teaching used by the institution, as certified by Umalusi.
4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in four recognized 20-credit NSC subjects.

It’s important to note that these are minimum requirements and specific programs may have additional requirements.

CONTACT TUT NOW

If you have any further problems, please do not hesitate to contact TUT at the following numbers or visit the official website at www.tut.ac.za

Tel: 086 110 2421
Email: general@tut.ac.za
SMS Number: 30655