Diploma in Information Technology at Vaal University of Technology

Programme overview

Diploma in Information Technology is offered by the Department of Computer Sciences in the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences at Vaal University of Technology. The admission requirements are published on the faculty programme page.

Faculty: Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences | Department: Computer Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 26. NSC with diploma endorsement: English 4, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 4 or Mathematical Literacy 6, other 4 subjects excluding LO. APS 26 (Mathematics or Technical Mathematics) or 28 (Mathematical Literacy), excluding LO; maximum of 6 subjects counted.

ZAR 40,055 a year (2026). Estimated tuition per annum for a normal full-time academic load; guideline only, actual fees vary with modules taken. Excludes residence, registration fee and sundry services. Source

The application fee for the 2027 academic year is R110 for all applicants, paid online on the application portal before the application can be submitted. The 2026 fee guide lists R110 for South African citizens and R120 for international applicants, plus an international levy of R1 600.

Opening dates for programmes from advanced diploma to PhD will be communicated in due course, with closing dates communicated during the year.

Apply through the official page: https://vut.ac.za/how-to-apply/

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