VUT Admission  2024/2025 (Apply) and Courses Requirements

Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Admission 2024/2025 (Apply) and Requirements, VUT Admission and Requirements, VUT courses and requirements.

Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Admissions are only accepted via our online application portal. By applying online below, you will be redirected to the relevant page on the University site where you can begin the process.

Before you start your application, it is important to understand that the requirements for your application will vary depending on the programme to which you are applying. For this reason, you must make sure to read about and understand the admission requirements and required documentation for the application on the programme website.
Before applying for a programme, please consider whether you meet the minimum academic and professional requirements.

 

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Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Admission and Admission Requirements

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General Admission Requirements

The minimum entrance requirements for admission to studies at the Vaal University of Technology is a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. A pass mark is required in at least one of the languages of instruction (English) of the University at Higher Grade (HG) or Standard Grade (SG).

If an applicant offers an N3 qualification as an entrance requirement, it should comprise at least four subjects, plus pass marks in two official languages (of which one must be English), at least at Senior Certificate level (SG).

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Additional requirements are specified for each course/ instructional programme. Prospective students must please note that in the faculties of Engineering, Applied and Computer Sciences the minimum required symbol for Mathematics, Physical Science, and in certain cases English, are HG (E) or SG(C).

In the other Faculties and pending the course you want to enroll for, the average recommended subjects are: Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Mathematics, Typing, Biology, Home Economics, Art, Physical Science, Clothing and Needlework.

Degree courses: Admission requirements regarding post diploma and degree studies are available on request.

All applications will be selected on merit by the department concerned. A candidate who is at least 23 years of age may apply for conditional admission.

The Candidate’s application must be accompanied by the following:

  • Certificate stating formal qualifications.
  • Recommendation from the applicant’s employer stating that he/she has the necessary experience and communication abilities to complete the proposed instructional programme successfully.
  • If an application is conditionally approved, the candidate shall only be admitted to the second semester/year of study, provided that the full first year/semester course has been completed successfully.

 

VAAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

Masters Entry Requirements
  • To be eligible for consideration for admission to the M-Tech, the applicant must possess a B-Tech degree or an Honours degree with an average pass percentage of 60% from a recognized university or another tertiary institution.
  • A course in Research Methodology must be completed or other evidence of research ability must be provided.
  • In some disciplines, further research training or the completion of a preliminary coursework program in research preparation may be required.
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These are the following admission requirements for an M-Tech qualification in each of the faculties:

Engineering:

  • Relevant B-Tech or equivalent
  • Research Methodology course completed
  • Average pass percentage of 60%

Applied & Computer Sciences:

  • Relevant B-Tech or 4-year degree approved by SAQA
  • Research Methodology course completed
  • Average pass percentage of 60%

Management Sciences:

 
  • Relevant B-Tech or 4-year degree approved by SAQA
  • Research Methodology course completed
  • Average pass percentage of 65%

Humanities:

  • Relevant B-Tech or 4-year degree approved by SAQA
  • Research Methodology course completed
  • Average pass percentage of 65%
Doctorate Entry Requirement
  • For consideration for admission for a Doctoral/PhD, a candidate must possess a Masters degree with a substantial research component. In some disciplines, further research training or the completion of a preliminary coursework program in research preparation may be required.
  • Research degree programs offer students a unique opportunity to follow a specific interest in a particular area of research and to focus on this for several years, allowing the students to make an important contribution to the development of new knowledge in society.

These are the following admission requirements for a Doctorate/PhD qualification in each of the faculties:

 

Engineering:

  • Relevant M-Tech or equivalent approved by SAQA
  • Research Methodology course

Applied & Computer Sciences:

  • Relevant M-Tech or equivalent approved by SAQA
  • Research Methodology course
  • Proof of previous research experience

Management Sciences:

  • Relevant M-Tech or equivalent approved by SAQA
  • Research Methodology course
  • Proof of previous research experience

Humanities:

  • Relevant M-Tech or equivalent approved by SAQA
  • Research Methodology course
  • Proof of previous research experience

CV submitted to head of department regarding academic history (certified copies)

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For More information please refer Vaal University of Technology (VUT) website.