Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
Listing Description
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is a good option for students looking for a place to study around the townships of Johannesburg. VUT is also a good option for students who couldn’t find spaces at the most popular universities in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
VUT 2026 Application Dates
Application Dates
- Undergraduate Applications: Open 1 April 2025 and close 30 September 2025.
- Postgraduate Applications (Honours, Master’s, and PhD): Open 1 May 2025 and close 31 October 2025.
Unique Courses Offered at VUT
VUT offers several unique courses you won’t find at most universities in South Africa:
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Ecotourism Management
- Fashion and Textile Design
- Legal Assistance Diploma
- Renewable Energy Engineering
View all Courses offered at VUT here
Accommodation Near VUT
Students who want to study at VUT can find accommodation in the following areas:
- Vanderbijlpark
- Bophelong
- Sebokeng
- Bedworth Park
- CW Areas (Central West)
NB: some students find the “back-rooms” as the most suitable option for these areas around VUT. This is because the back-rooms cost is close to nothing as compared to other official accommodation around these areas.
