The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) was first established as a college for advanced technical education in 1966 and then transitioned into a Technikon in 1979. With the restructuring of the higher education landscape, the institution became a University of Technology in 2004 and has seen significant growth in its activities and reach since that time. The University now operates from its main campus in Vanderbijlpark and the Science Park at the Sebokeng Campus where there is ample vacant land for future expansion.
HISTORY
The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) was first established as a college for advanced technical education in 1966 and then transitioned into a Technikon in 1979. With the restructuring of the higher education landscape, the institution became a University of Technology in 2004 and has seen significant growth in its activities and reach since that time. The University now operates from its main campus in Vanderbijlpark and the Science Park at the Sebokeng Campus where there is ample vacant land for future expansion.
ACCOMMODATION
VUT offers a variety of comfortable modern living spaces designed to help you feel at home while you study. The requirements for students to move into University residences are as follows: • Proof of residence registration • Proof of academic registration • A copy of the student’s identity document.
Residence registration only becomes active on the system once a student has completed academic registration. Once University residences reach full capacity, students will be referred to the VUT website for a list of accredited off-campus accommodation.
SPORT AT VUT
We invite you to make use of the numerous well equipped sport facilities that are available. We have top quality coaches and Sport Officers who are willing to help you with your needs. Through sport we build the image of VUT. We wish you a happy and successful sporting experience. VUT offers 17 Sporting Codes: Track and Field, Athletics, Tennis, Table Tennis, Dance, Karate, Cricket, Hockey, Rugby, Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Netball, Body Building, Aerobics, Chess and Football.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Support programmes are provided from the time when students join the university until they complete their studies. The division is made up of the following units/departments that work together with an intention of achieving common goals: VUT Sport, Student Accommodation, Student Counselling Services, HIV/AIDS Unit, Campus Clinic as well as Student Life and Governance. All these components collectively contribute towards serving a specific purpose, which is to prepare students for the world of work and life in general, through education. Student Support Services strives to provide an array of effective programme and services that are meant to support students from post-matriculation to the time when they complete their degrees.
