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2027 Intake · We Empower People
Apply to Tshwane University of Technology — South Africa's largest residential university.
Formed in 2004 from three technikons, TUT serves around 65,000 students across nine campuses in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. Here's exactly what you need to apply for 2027, and by when.
7Faculties
R240Application Fee
30 Sep2026 General Closing Date
About the university
We Empower People, since 2004
Tshwane University of Technology came into being on 1 January 2004 through the merger of Technikon Northern Gauteng, Technikon North-West and Technikon Pretoria. Today it is the largest residential higher education institution in South Africa, serving approximately 65,000 students across nine campuses in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
TUT offers more than 300 career-focused, entrepreneurship-oriented study programmes through seven faculties, and is the only tertiary institution in South Africa with a stand-alone Faculty of Information and Communication Technology. It also runs an accredited business school, the Tshwane School for Business and Society.
Good to know
TUT's Admission Point Score (APS) is calculated from your six best subjects in your final school year — Life Orientation and any subject at achievement level 1 are excluded. Check your target programme's specific APS requirement before applying, as these vary widely across TUT's 300+ programmes.
Plan ahead
2027 key application dates
TUT applies one general closing date across most programmes, but selection-based and high-demand courses close much earlier — always check your specific programme before you wait.
1 APRIL 2026
Applications open
The TUT online application system opens for the 2027 academic year, for first-time, returning and transfer applicants alike.
15 JUNE 2026
Selection programmes close
Nursing, Architecture and other selection-based, high-demand courses typically close on this earlier date.
30 SEPTEMBER 2026
General closing date
Final date for most other undergraduate applications. Late applications are rarely accepted, and only if space remains.
CHECK PROSPECTUS
Some programmes vary
The official TUT prospectus and website may list additional, programme-specific deadlines — always verify directly.
Online only
How to apply to TUT
TUT applications are submitted online, with a non-refundable application fee required from all first-time applicants.
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Before you start
- Calculate your APS score using your six best subjects, excluding Life Orientation.
- Gather a certified copy of your ID or passport and your latest school results or matric certificate.
- Have proof-of-payment ready for the R240 application fee, referenced with your ID number.
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Submit online
- Go to the official TUT online application system on tut.ac.za.
- Register and complete your personal and academic details.
- Pay the application fee via bank deposit (e.g. at any ABSA branch) or as instructed on the portal.
- Upload your supporting documents and submit before your programme's closing date.
Checklist
Documents you'll need
- Certified copy of your South African ID or passport
- Grade 11 final results, or latest Grade 12 mid-year results if you're a current matriculant
- National Senior Certificate interim or final results, once available
- Proof of payment for the R240 application fee, referenced with your ID number
- Supporting documents for international applicants
Costs
Application fees
First-time applicantsR240 (non-refundable)
Payment referenceYour ID number
Payment methodBank deposit / online portal
⚠️ Meeting the minimum APS and subject requirements does not guarantee admission — many TUT programmes are competitive with limited space. Apply as early as possible, and double-check your ID reference on any payment.
Where you could study
Faculties at a glance
Faculty
Engineering & the Built Environment
Civil, electrical, mechanical and chemical engineering alongside architecture and construction-related programmes.
Faculty
Science
Biomedical sciences, chemistry, biology, environmental science and mathematical sciences.
Faculty
Arts & Design
Fine art, fashion, graphic design and performing arts, based largely at the Arts Campus in Pretoria.
Faculty
Humanities
Journalism, education, language and social science programmes with strong practical grounding.
Faculty
Law
Legal studies preparing graduates for practice and further legal training.
Faculty
Management Sciences
Business, tourism, retail and public management programmes with an entrepreneurial focus.
Faculty
Information & Communication Technology
South Africa's only stand-alone ICT faculty, based mainly at the Soshanguve South Campus.
Nine campuses, three provinces
Where TUT is based
Pretoria
Main administrative campus, the largest of TUT's sites.
Arcadia & Arts
Pretoria campuses focused on humanities, journalism, law and the performing arts.
Ga-Rankuwa
Serves students north-west of Pretoria.
Soshanguve North & South
ICT and Humanities focus, serving northern Tshwane.
eMalahleni
Formerly Witbank, serving Mpumalanga students.
Mbombela
Formerly Nelspruit, expanding access in Mpumalanga.
Polokwane
Serves Limpopo students without needing to travel to Gauteng.
Giyani
New Limpopo campus due to open, expanding TUT's regional reach.
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Frequently asked questions
When do TUT 2027 applications open and close?
Applications opened on 1 April 2026. The general closing date is 30 September 2026, but selection-based programmes like Nursing and Architecture typically close much earlier, around 15 June 2026 — always confirm the exact date for your programme.
How much is the application fee?
R240, non-refundable, required from all first-time applicants for the 2027 academic year. Use your ID number as the payment reference.
How is my APS calculated?
Your six best subjects from your final school year are added together, excluding Life Orientation and any subject with an achievement level of 1.
Where is TUT located?
TUT has nine campuses across Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo — Pretoria, Arcadia, Arts, Ga-Rankuwa, Soshanguve North and South, eMalahleni, Mbombela and Polokwane, with a Giyani campus opening soon. It's the largest residential university in South Africa.
What faculties does TUT offer?
Seven faculties across more than 300 programmes: Engineering and the Built Environment, Science, Arts and Design, Humanities, Law, Management Sciences, and a stand-alone Faculty of ICT — the only one of its kind in South Africa.
We Empower People starts with applying.
Get your documents ready and submit your Tshwane University of Technology application before your programme's closing date.
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