Categories: University Admissions 2023

When Is TUT Opening Applications For 2027

Getting your timing right is half the battle when it comes to university admissions. If you’re looking to join the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) for the 2027 academic year, you need to be ready to act long before the year begins.

For the 2027 intake, TUT is expected to open its online application portal on 1 April 2026. Because TUT is one of the most popular universities in South Africa, many competitive courses, especially in Science, Engineering, and Health Sciences, reach capacity almost as soon as they open.

In this guide, we’ll break down the exact opening and closing dates for 2027, the application fee, and a step-by-step walkthrough on how to submit your application online to ensure you don’t miss out on a spot at “The People’s University.”

TUT Application Fee Payable For 2027

A non-refundable application fee of R240 is required, as well as certified copies of your identity document, Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate, and all other relevant documents, which must be submitted within the application deadline. The application fee applies to all prospective applicants and TUT students for the January 2027 intake.

Residence Accommodation Application for First-Year Students at TUT

First-year students must indicate on the official TUT admission application form if they wish to apply for residence accommodation. Students will be selected based on their unconditional acceptance for a full-time academic qualification at TUT. If there are too many eligible applicants, the date of unconditional acceptance by the faculty will be used to determine further selection.

DON’T KNOW WHAT TO STUDY?

The Directorate of Student Development and Support offers a comprehensive CAREER COUNSELLING service. This service is available to all who would like to make an informed decision when choosing a course to study or a career in the field:

A full Comprehensive Career Counselling Assessment that consists of:

A biographical questionnaire
An aptitude assessment
An interest assessment
A personality assessment
A detailed feedback session (1 hour)
A written report

Why make use of TUT services?

Professional counselors
Latest psychometric material
Value for money
Up-to-date information on various courses and careers

Costs involved

R900.00 (discount when siblings are booked)
Registered TUT students are tested for free

Booking is essential: Career information consultations

A free one-hour information session discussing career possibilities is also available. No testing is involved in this discussion, but booking is essential.

The course and career recommendations are not restricted to the Tshwane University of Technology only, but are directed to addressing the needs of the individual.

The Tshwane University of Technology TUT Online Application For 2027

To apply to the Tshwane University of Technology TUT, follow the steps below:

South African online application procedures

Visit www.tut.ac.za to get started.
Select the “MENU” tab from the page.
Select “Study at TUT” in the drop-down menu.
Select “I want to Study.”
Properly follow the directions.
Verify general entrance requirements and Entry Point Score (APS).
Click on the “New Applicant” button.
Enter your identity number.
Fill out all required fields.
Choose two study courses.
Provide your academic and employment history.
Enter your academic results.
Upload all necessary materials.
Pay application fees.

TUT Required Documents for 2027

Ensure you have these documents before you start your application

Local Applicants

A copy of your results for the latest school year
A copy of your ID
If you have attended another higher education institution, we need a copy of your academic transcript
Copies of your original identity document, (National) Senior Certificate, and highest academic results, and the administration fee must reach TUT before the specified closing dates.

International Applicants

Passport, and identification pages
Transcript, or latest academic result
Proof of registration at the home university
Proof of medical insurance
Letter of recommendation

Key TUT Application Dates for 2027

To keep your TUT application on track, keep these major deadlines in mind:

Applications Open: 1 April 2026
Early Closing (Selected Programmes): 15 June 2026 or 31 July 2026
General Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Late Applications (If Space Is Available): January 2027

TUT Online Application for International Applicants

Please go to www.tut.ac.za and download the electronic application form.
Complete all the required sections in full.
Attach the relevant document and send it back to us via E-MAIL to the addresses mentioned below
Ignore the section where a school principal needs to sign.
Upon receipt of the application form, it will be processed and forwarded to the relevant academic department for approval and authorization.
After the approval by the academic department, the International Office will issue the student with an official Acceptance Letter and a Study Permit Letter.
Use the two letters to apply for a study permit at the nearest South African high commissioner or representative in your home country.
Apply for the study permit at least two months before departure.
All international exchange students who are nationals of visa-exempt countries, like the United States, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands Germany, etc., who plan to stay at the Tshwane University of Technology for three months or less, must obtain an endorsed visitors’ visa (Temporary Residence Permit) or a normal study permit.
A normal tourist visa is not sufficient to be registered and gain access to all university facilities.
The student’s final registration as an exchange student depends on the production of a valid visa obtained from the Immigration Official at the port of entry upon presentation of the Acceptance Letter
You are advised to carry a copy of the Acceptance Letter and the Study Permit Letter when traveling to South Africa.
Your return ticket serves as your repatriation guarantee.
Do not proceed to the Tshwane University of Technology without a Study Permit or an endorsed visa.
The relevant academic department will finalize your travel arrangements to the University with you.
Notify the International Office of your arrival once you are on campus.
The International Office and the relevant academic department will be responsible for the tuition fees of an exchange student.
Please communicate with the Exchange Coordinator or the Head of the Department at your home university and at the Tshwane University of Technology to enable us to serve you better.
Exchange students do not pay the International Student Levy