TUT 2026 Late Applications | Spaces Still Available

Are you still planning to study at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2026? If so, there is good news, the university is officially inviting students who have not yet secured admission to apply for programmes with available spaces for the 2026 academic year. TUT is one of the best universities in South Africa, so take advantage of this opportunity and apply as soon as possible.

The 2026 late admission period is currently open and will close at the end of December 2025 (31-12-2025). It is therefore important to visit the official website at www.tut.ac.za and complete your application as soon as possible. All the details you need are provided in this article

WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR TUT 2026?

You should apply if you are:

A matriculant who meets the APS and subject requirements for your chosen qualification.
A returning student who wants to change programmes or continue your studies.
A gap-year student ready to start studying in 2026.
A working professional looking for a career-changing qualification or a promotion-driven academic path.
A graduate seeking a specialised postgraduate qualification (such as the Postgraduate Diploma in HRM).

FACULTIES WITH SPACE AVAILABLE FOR 2026

If you are interested in any of the following courses, you can begin your application now, as there are still spaces available to apply for:

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment – Pretoria Campus

Programme: BEngTech (Materials Engineering – Polymer Technology).

Faculty of Engineering – eMalahleni Campus

The following Programmes still have spaces for you:

BEngTech (Electrical Engineering) – (BPEE19)
Diploma in Electrical Engineering – (DPEE20)
Higher Certificate in Electrical Engineering – (HCEE18)

Faculty of Management Sciences – Pretoria Campus

Programme: Diploma in Credit Management

Faculty of Science – Arcadia Campus

Programmes with Space Available:

Diploma in Industrial Physics – (DPIP26)
BSc in Industrial Chemistry – (BPIY20)
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry – (DPAC19)
Diploma in Biotechnology – (DPBI19)
Diploma in Food Technology – (DPFT19)

Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Programmes with Space Available:

Diploma in Computer Systems – (DPYE20)
Diploma in Multimedia Computing – (DPMC20)
Diploma in Informatics – (DPIF20)

Postgraduate Studies – eMalahleni Campus

Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management – (PDHR19)

DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY TO TUT FOR 2026

Make sure the following documents are ready and certified (not older than 3 months):

For First-time Applicants (Undergraduate):

Certified copy of ID (or passport for international students)
Certified copy of Grade 11 final results (if currently in matric)
Certified copy of NSC/Matric certificate (if completed matric)
Academic record (if applicable)
Proof of residence
Proof of payment of the application fee
Passport & study visa (international applicants)

For Postgraduate Applicants:

Certified ID
Certified qualification certificates (Diploma, Degree, etc.)
Full academic transcripts
Certificate of conduct (if coming from another institution)
Curriculum Vitae (if required by the programme)
Proof of payment of application fee

TUT APPLICATION FEE FOR 2026

Application fees remain the same. You will be required to pay a non-refundable fee of R240 as a processing or administrative fee. Details on how to pay the fee are discussed here.

HOW TO APPLY FOR TUT 2026

All late applications must be completed online via the TUT admissions portal by following the steps below:

Go to www.tut.ac.za online
Browse through the available courses and confirm that your preferred programme still has space.
Click on “Apply Now.”
Enter your ID number to log in.
Complete your personal profile.
Fill in your educational background
Select your preferred programme and campus.
Upload all certified supporting documents.
Pay the application fee.
Submit your application before the closing date.
Check your email regularly for updates and feedback from TUT.

N.B.: Tshwane University of Technology does not accept applications submitted by mail, fax, email, or in person. All applications must be submitted online through the official admissions portal. Please note that TUT can only accommodate a limited number of students each academic year. Therefore, meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as it is subject to the availability of space.

TUT Contact Details

If you don’t understand anything, please contact the authorities using the following contact details

Telephone: 086 110 2421
Email Address: general@tut.ac.za
SMS Number: 30655

Visit the official website for more information.

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