How Do I Submit A TUT Application Online 2026

How To Apply For TUT Online 2026

How Do I Submit A TUT Application Online 2026

Tshwane University of Technology is now open for applications for the 2026 academic year, starting in March 2025. Both new and returning students are welcome to apply. Applications can be completed online or via a hard copy submission. Deadlines vary by program, but all applications must be submitted no later than September 30, 2025. Ensure you meet the program requirements before applying.

The application process is completed only once. You may continue working on your application as long as it is finalized before the deadline. However, after the deadline, further modifications or submissions will not be possible. Follow the instructions on this page to submit your online application for the 2026 academic year.

When to Apply for Application at TUT For 2026 Admissions

The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) online application for the 2026 academic intake will open on March 1, 2025, and close on September 30, 2025. Prospective students are encouraged to apply for admission for the January 2026 intake before the deadline to secure their spot.

More information on the application courses and their respective dates can be found here. You are strongly advised to meet the deadlines or risk being denied admission for 2026.

Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Application Requirements For 2026

For you to apply online to the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), you need to have the following documents:

South African Students

Recently certified (certification may not be not older than 6 months)
Copies of your original identity document
National Senior Certificate and highest academic results
The proof of application fee.

Foreign Students

Passport, and identification pages
Transcript, or latest academic result
Proof of registration at home university
Proof of medical insurance
Letter of recommendation
The Proof of application fee

TUT Administrative Fees for 2026

Prospective applicants for the academic year 2026 must pay a non-refundable application fee of R 240, which applies to both South African and foreign citizens. PAY ONLINE HERE.

TUT Online Application Process for 2026:

Simply follow the steps below to submit your application to the TUT for the academic year 2026

Step 1:

Visit the TUT application website at http://www.tut.ac.za/

Step 2:

Please provide your South African ID number OR Passport number to log in.

Step 3:

Fill in the required information on the online application form. An asterisk (*) denotes the REQUIRED/COMPULSORY Field.
Any of these will invalidate your application.

Step 4:

Upload all supporting documentation: Continue to upload the required files.
These documents must be scanned and uploaded individually.
The scanned files should not exceed 5MB or 572KB in size. Tiff, pdf, jpg, or gif file formats are required.

Step 5:

Pay the application fee for the academic year 2026.
After paying for the application offline, upload the required receipt.

Step 6:

Submit the fully completed online application form for the academic year 2026.
Once your application has been processed, you will be given a school number to use as identification while attending TUT.

Conditions for uploading supporting documents

All documents must be certified (except programme-specific requirements e.g. cover letter)
When uploading documents, ensure that the scanned file does not exceed 2MB and that all documents are scanned in any of the following file types: tiff, pdf, jpg or gif
Each document must be scanned and uploaded as separate attachments
Your application will not be processed until all documents have been submitted.

TUT CAMPUSES

The following campuses will be open to assist applicants with the online applications

Polokwane Campus

Postal Address: