Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Vaal University of Technology

Programme overview

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is a 3-year mainstream diploma programme in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Vaal University of Technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Technology | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 24. NSC with minimum 4 for Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English; total minimum 24 APS excluding Life Orientation (3-year mainstream diploma). NC(V) level 4 applicants: Mathematics/Vocational/Technical Maths 4, Physical Science/Engineering Science/Technical or Vocational Science 4, English 4, total 24 (Technical/Vocational Science used for selection into Electrical Engineering). International qualifications evaluated by the International Office and SAQA.

ZAR 56,139 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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