2026 Application Information
Applications Open
01 April 2025
Applications Close
To Be Confirmed
Early Application
Apply as soon as possible
Application Fee
R240 (Non-refundable)
About Tshwane University of Technology
Established in 2004, the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a leading African university of technology, offering world-class technology education and applied sciences to more than sixty-thousand students from across South Africa and the African continent.
In 2026, TUT will start rolling out a visionary new ten-year Institutional Strategic Plan, which will also enable us to build entrepreneurial communities, one graduation cohort, one alumni chapter and one generation of staff members at a time.
TUT Rankings & Achievements
Ranked among the top 13 universities in South Africa by the Centre for World University Rankings (CWUR) in 2024
Times Higher Education (THE) rated our ICT programmes among the top 900 in the world in 2022
THE rated our engineering programmes in the top 400 globally. Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment is largest in the country
Ranked 401-600 globally for SDG 17 (Partnership for Goals) and 301-400 for SDG 1 (No Poverty) in 2024
Ranked 4th nationally among South Africa's 26 public universities for creative research outputs
TUT Campuses
TUT has campuses located in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo, with a new campus opening soon:
Pretoria Campus
Main campus located in the capital city
Soshanguve Campus
Northern campus offering diverse programmes
Ga-Rankuwa Campus
Located north-west of Pretoria
eMalahleni Campus
Serving the mining and industrial region
Mbombela Campus
Located in the heart of Mpumalanga
Polokwane Campus
Serving the Limpopo province
Giyani Campus
New campus in Limpopo province
TUT Faculties
TUT offers more than 300 different study programmes through seven faculties, plus an accredited business school:
Arts & Design
Economics & Finance
Engineering & Built Environment
Humanities
ICT
Management Sciences
Science
Tshwane School for Business and Society
The Career Plan
Making a career decision should not be taken lightly. There are several aspects that need to be taken into account. The following steps form part of a comprehensive career plan:
Step 1: Identify Your Interests
What activities do you enjoy? What subjects interest you the most?
Step 2: Know Your Personality
Understand your personality traits and how they align with different careers
Step 3: Know Your Aptitude
What are you naturally good at? What skills do you possess?
Step 4: Know Your Values and Needs
What's important to you in a career? Salary, work-life balance, impact?
Step 5: Conduct Career Research
Research different careers, job prospects, and requirements
Step 6: Make a Career Decision
Based on all the above, make an informed career decision
Career Counselling and Guidance
The Directorate of Student Development and Support offers comprehensive Career Counselling services. This service is available to all who would like to make an informed decision when choosing a course to study or a career.
Available Services:
- Career counselling interviews: Basic information and verification of study and career options (available at all learning sites at no cost)
- Full psychometric assessment: Detailed feedback with recommendations on suitable study and career options with comprehensive written report (available at specific learning sites; costs involved)
Career Counselling Contacts:
eMalahleni Campus
012 382 3109/10
Ga-Rankuwa Campus
012 382 0701
Mbombela Campus
012 382 3672/70
Polokwane Campus
012 382 9863
Soshanguve Campus
012 382 0953
Pretoria Campus
012 382 4394/4826/5075
General Career Enquiries
Bookings for Assessments
Prospective Students with Disabilities
Contact the campus where you wish to enrol or the Disability Coordinator at the Pretoria Campus: Tel: 012 382 5072
Admission Requirements
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Life Orientation and an achievement level of 1 in a subject are not considered in the calculation of the Admission Point Score (APS).
- Prospective students will not be admitted to any programme without prior evaluation.
- Please verify specific and additional requirements per programme as indicated in the prospectus.
Minimum Admission Requirements
TUT admission requirements for entry-level programmes adhere to national legislation:
- Bachelor's degrees: At least four subjects at performance level 4
- Diplomas: At least four subjects at performance level 3
How to Check Your Admission Status:
- Visit www.tut.ac.za
- Click on "Check your admission status"
- Enter your ID number
- Click on submit
- A new screen will appear displaying your reference number and admission status
How to Apply
To apply for admission, visit www.tut.ac.za
Before You Apply:
- Have all required documentation at hand before going online
- Create an email address beforehand (do not use anyone else's email)
- Your password must be 6-12 characters long with a mix of numbers, letters, one special character and one uppercase letter
- Apply as soon as possible - programmes may close when full, even before the deadline
Banking Details for Application Fee
NB:
Do not use this account number (04 000 000 3) for any further payments beyond the application fee.
Financial Aid - NSFAS
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) provides financial aid to academically deserving and financially needy students who wish to study at public tertiary institutions.
How to Apply for NSFAS:
- Apply online at www.nsfas.org.za
- Contact NSFAS directly at 0860 067 327
- Visit www.nsfas.org.za for more information
Required Documents for Application:
- Proof of payment (R240 application fee)
- Certified copy of your Identity Document/Card
- Certified copy of your National Senior Certificate or Final Grade 11 results (if currently in Grade 12)
TUT Contact Details
SMS Service
SMS the word TUT, your name, course and email address to 30655
Official Website
Website: www.tut.ac.za
Frequently Asked Questions
The application fee is R240 and is non-refundable. Payment must be made to ABSA Bank account 04 000 000 3, using your Identity Number as reference.
TUT has 6 campuses currently operating: Pretoria, Soshanguve, Ga-Rankuwa, eMalahleni, Mbombela, and Polokwane. A new campus in Giyani, Limpopo is due to open soon.
TUT's bold new vision is to become South Africa's leading entrepreneurial university, building entrepreneurial communities through its #FromGoodtoGreat initiative.
For bachelor's degrees: at least four subjects at performance level 4. For diplomas: at least four subjects at performance level 3. Life Orientation and level 1 subjects are not considered in APS calculation.
Yes, TUT offers comprehensive career counselling services through the Directorate of Student Development and Support, including free basic counselling and paid psychometric assessments.
Visit www.tut.ac.za, click on "Check your admission status", enter your ID number, and submit. Your status will be displayed with an option to view and print a copy of the available letter.
TUT is South Africa's largest university of technology with 60,000+ students. It has the largest Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment in the country and is ranked among top universities for ICT and engineering programmes globally.