2026 Tshwane University of Technology Online Application For Admission
Tshwane University of Technology: Application 2026 – Apply to TUT
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) offers prospective students with two method of applications namely hard-copy application and online application.
Online application deadline is 30 September 2026.
Institution: Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in the application cycle. Click here to go to the online application platform.
Applications open on 1 March 2026
For hard-copy applications follow this link, and complete the application form. You need to submit this form, along with all other necessary documents, to the following address:
- For postal submission
Tshwane University of Technology
Private Bag X680
Pretoria 0001
- For hand-delivery
Central Admissions Office
Building 21-LG20
Pretoria Campus
Staatsartillerie Road
Pretoria West
Click here to view the General Information Pdf for first year students.
For more info on admissions, visit their site.
Application Fees
Applicants are required to pay an application fee before their application form can be processed. All applicants must attach a copy of the proof of payment to their application form, as well as keep the original proof of payment just in case, or else, upload the original deposit slip to the system.
- TUT application fee: R 240
You may pay the application fee via a direct bank deposit, or via EFT (electronic payment), or by postal order.
- TUT confirmation fee: R 500
This confirmation fee is a deposit that you need to pay once you receive your letter of acceptance.
- TUT upfront registration fee: R 1500 (or R1000 if you have already paid the deposit)
When you register, you need to pay this registration fee upfront. This will only be refunded if you don’t qualify for studies at TUT anymore, or if you have been excluded from your studies.
All fees are to be paid to the following account:
Bank: Absa
Account No: 04 000 0003
Reference No: Write B102/0120 in the reference column, and the first ten digits of your identity number
Due Dates
Application closing dates for:
15 May for courses that start in July of the same year.
15 June for Correctional Services Management, Dental Technology, Medical
Orthotics and Prosthetics, Policing, Pharmacy and Radiography, Road Traffic
and Municipal Police Management: Municipal and Traffic Policing.
15 June for all international applicants
31 July Agriculture: Animal Production, Agriculture: Commercial Mixed Farming, Agriculture: Crop Production, Agriculture: Development and Extension, Analytical Chemistry, Architecture: Professional , Dental Assisting, Biomedical Technology, Biokinetics, Biotechnology, Business Communication, Clinical Technology, Economic Management Analysis, Engineering: Civil, (B Tech’s), Engineering: Chemical, Engineering: Metallurgical, Environmental Health, Fire Technology, Geology, International Communication, Journalism, Legal Assistance, Nature Conservation, Nursing, Officiating and Coaching Science, Project Management, Public Relations Management, Quality, Sport and Exercise Technology, Somatology, Three-Dimensional Design, Veterinary Technology, all qualifications in the Arts Faculty and Education.
30 September for all other courses.
Need Information or Confused about Something ?
Ask a QuestionSubmitting Results and Documents
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of SC/NSC or equivalent qualification
- Official proof that requirements are met (for B tech and postgraduate students)
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Visit the NSFAS Website
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