Before you apply
How to Apply
I know online portals can be a nightmare, but take it step-by-step and you'll get through. Apply at https://applications-prod.tut.ac.za/ or for online programs, head to https://online.tut.ac.za/. You need to pay a R240 application fee. Have your ID, results, and supporting docs ready. Don’t forget, you’ll also pay a R730 extracurricular fee when you register.
Application deadlines depend on the course, but the main ones are 15 June, 31 July, and 30 September. Check your program’s info for the exact date. Some courses fill up fast, so apply early if you can. No walk-ins are allowed, everything is digital.
Application fee
General: R240
Closing date
TUT generally closes on 30 September 2026, but competitive faculties can close by 31 July 2026.
How you apply
Online, through the university's portal
Know what you're applying for
Before you apply, work out what you're interested in studying and check whether you meet the entry requirements — it decides which programmes are worth putting on your application.
Documents you'll need
- Certified copy of your ID or passport
- Certified copy of your latest results (Grade 11 or matric, whichever you have)
- Academic transcript — only if you're a transfer student from another institution
- SAQA evaluation — only if you did your schooling outside South Africa
- Proof of residence — only if you're applying for a res spot
Don't forget NSFAS
NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) is a separate application from your university application, with its own closing date. Applying to Tshwane University of Technology does not apply you for NSFAS — you need to do both.
Apply for NSFAS at nsfas.org.zaApplying
- 1
Open the TUT application portal
Start at tut.ac.za and move into the online application system.
- 2
Fill in your personal and school history
Choose your programmes carefully before you upload documents.
- 3
Upload your certified ID and Grade 11 results
Make sure every scan is clear before submission.
- 4
Pay the fee and submit before your faculty deadline
Budget R250 and use your ID number as the payment reference.
After you apply
TUT can move fast once final results are released, so keep checking your portal instead of waiting for one message.
You may see updates on admission, placement, or requested follow-up documents before final registration opens.
Confirm your place during the January 2027 registration period and sort funding and residence as soon as your academic application is in the system.
Rewrite matric
Improve your marks and reapply.
Try other unis
See where your current APS still fits.
Gap year
Work, volunteer, and plan your next cycle.