Official Admission Disclaimer
Meeting minimum TUT APS requirements does not guarantee admission. TUT receives more than 100,000 applications annually for limited vocational spaces. Some programmes require departmental selection testing, auditions (Arts), or interviews.
| Key Verification Field | Official Institutional Details |
|---|---|
| Official Application Website | www.tut.ac.za/study-at-tut |
| Application Opening Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Closing Dates (2027 Intake) |
• 31 July 2026: Faculty of Science (Health Sciences programmes) and Faculty of Arts & Design. • 30 September 2026: Engineering, ICT, Management Sciences, Economics & Finance, Humanities. |
| Application Fee | R240 non-refundable application fee paid to TUT via bank deposit or online payment. |
| Qualification Categories | Higher Certificates (NQF 5), National Diplomas (NQF 6), Advanced Diplomas, Degrees (NQF 7), Postgraduate. |
| APS Calculation Method | Best 6 subjects excluding Life Orientation. (Standard 7-point scale). |
| Status Checking Portal | TUT Status Check System |
| Campuses | Pretoria West, Arcadia, Arts, Ga-Rankuwa, Soshanguve North, Soshanguve South, eMalahleni, Mbombela, Polokwane. |
| Official Prospectus Link | tut.ac.za/prospectus |
| Verified Last-Updated Date | 20 October 2026 (Verified against official TUT prospectus) |
Faculty Requirements & Highlights at TUT
TUT specializes in technology and vocational qualifications where work-integrated learning (practical internships) forms part of the curriculum:
- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (Soshanguve South): Diploma in Computer Science, Multimedia, Software Development. Minimum APS: 26 to 28 points (Maths Level 4 or Maths Lit Level 6).
- Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (Pretoria Campus): Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial Engineering. Minimum APS: 28 to 32 points (Maths Level 5 and Physical Sciences Level 5).
- Faculty of Management Sciences (Pretoria & Regional): Logistics, Marketing, Human Resource Management. Minimum APS: 22 to 26 points.