Vaal University of Technology – University in Vanderbijlpark

The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is a public university of technology with its main campus on Andries Potgieter Boulevard in Vanderbijlpark, in Gauteng's Vaal Triangle. Founded in 1966 as a technical college, it became a technikon and was renamed a university of technology in 2004. VUT offers diplomas, advanced diplomas, bachelor's degrees and postgraduate qualifications through faculties of Applied and Computer Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Human Sciences and Management Sciences. Its career-focused programmes include work-integrated learning, and the university has a science and technology park plus satellite campuses in Secunda, Upington and Ekurhuleni. The main campus offers student residences, a library, sports facilities and an active student life. VUT is well known for engineering, IT, hospitality and fine-art programmes. Prospective students can reach the general enquiries line or the admissions office by email.