Vaal University of Technology VUT Postgraduate Fees 2024-2025
The management of the Vaal University of Technology has released the new & returning students’ school fees structure as well as VUT tuition fees booklet, students bursary, banking details, registration fees, examination fees, class fees, finance booklet, and other fees charged for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The following policies and procedures are applicable to all students who officially register for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, Short Course, and Diploma programmes at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT).
The Institute reserves the right to change fees without prior notice. However, fee changes are subject to approval by the Governing Council and we will update it ASAP.
STUDENT FEES GUIDELINE
The costs indicated are estimates and are for guideline purposes only. A student can obtain the actual fees from their statement of accounts upon registration.
Students must take note of the increased fees and International Students note that they will be paying 100% Upfront including Residences
| Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences | Amount (Per Annum) |
| Analytical Chemistry | R 28, 080 |
| Non-Destructive Testing | R 35, 402 |
| Information Technology | R 30, 560 |
| Faculty of Engineering and Technology | Amount (Per Annum) |
| Chemical Engineering | R 43,145 |
| Electrical Engineering: Process Control | R 41,900 |
| Power Engineering | R 35, 105 |
| Electronic Engineering | R 35, 230 |
| Civil Engineering | R 42, 120 |
| Industrial Engineering | R 43, 990 |
| Mechanical Engineering | R 42, 780 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | R 33, 415 |
| Operations Management | R 26, 010 |
| Electrical Engineering: Computer Systems | R 29, 560 |
Extended Diplomas:
| Extended Diplomas | Amount (Year) | |
| Extended Engineering Diplomas (All the of the above) Except Operations Management | R 30, 560 | |
| Extended Information Technology Diploma | R 30, 560 |
2.1.2 Year Courses:
| Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences | Amount (Year) |
| Biomedical Technology | R 23,380 |
| Biotechnology | R 22,940 |
| Office Management and Technology (2012 last intake) | R 14,490 |
| Faculty of Human Sciences | Amount (Year) |
| Labour Law | R 17,770 |
| Fine Art | R 22,070 |
| Graphic Design | R 22,880 |
| Photography | R 27,970 |
| Hospitality Management | R 18,930 |
| Ecotourism Management | R 21,570 |
| Fashion | R 21,900 |
| Public Relations Management | R 17,770 |
| Tourism Management | R 17,770 |
| Safety Management (Day and Evening Classes – 18:00-22:00) | R 12,680 |
| Policing | R 12,680 |
| Legal Assistance | R 17,770 |
| Faculty of Management Sciences | Amount (Year) |
| Cost & Management Accounting (3rd Year Level) | R 17,770 |
| Internal Auditing (3rd Year Level) | R 17,770 |
| Financial Information Systems | R 20,390 |
| Logistics Management | R 17,070 |
| Human Resources Management | R 15,450 |
| Marketing | R 17,120 |
| Retail Business Management | R 17,120 |
| Sport Management | R 14,490 |
Extended Diplomas:
| Extended Diplomas | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Information Systems & Internal Auditing | R 8,640 | R 12,960 |
| Extended Diplomas (Group 1) | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design & Photography | R 8,860 | R 13,284 |
| Extended Diplomas (Group 2) | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Labour Law, Legal Assistance, Safety Management & Policing | R 8,640 | R 12,960 |
| Extended Diplomas (Group 3) | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Ecotourism Management, Hospitality Management, Public Relations Management & Tourism Management |
R 8,000 | R 12,960 |
2.1.3 Post Graduates:
| Degree | Amount (Year) |
| Masters | R 16,470 |
| Doctorates | R 21,960 |
NB. The above costs EXCLUDE Residence, Registration, Laboratory Fees, Levies and (Sundry Services See 2.3).
2.2 RESIDENCE FEES
Please note that the residence fee quoted applies only to the academic period and does not include the June and December vacation. Students who cannot vacate their rooms on the last day of the academic calendar will be levied a pro-rated fee applicable to residence students.
| Mens Residences | Semester | Year |
| Sinqobile Lethabong | R10,360 | R20,720 |
| Uhuru, Ubuntu, Dikgalala Inkwenkwez | R10,190 | R20,380 |
| Khayalethu | R10,360 | R20,720 |
| Meropa | R8,980 | R17,960 |
| Boiketlong | R10,190 | R20,380 |
| New Residence Phase 1 | R12,330 | R24,660 |
| New Residence Phase 2 | R12,330 | R24,660 |
| Science Park | R12,330 | R24,660 |
| Dinaleding | R10,360 | R20,720 |
| Post Graduate Flats | R14,190 | R28,300 |
| Ladies Residences | Semester | Year |
| Tsalanang Leseding | R10,360 | R20,720 |
| Dinaleding | R10,360 | R20,720 |
| Khomanani, Kutwanong & Meloding | R 8,980 | R17,960 |
| New Residence Phase 1 | R12,330 | R24,660 |
| New Residence Phase 2 | R12,330 | R24,660 |
| Science Park Residence | R12,330 | R24,660 |
2.3 SUNDRY SERVICES
| Service | Amount |
| Application fee (SA Citizen) | R 100 |
| Late application fee | R 140 |
| Re-write and supplementary exams (per subject) | R 130 |
| Re-mark per subject (refundable if pass mark is obtained and fee account is zero) | R 130 |
| Diploma absentia fee | R 130 |
| Subject statement (per subject) | R 40 |
| Subject exemption certificate | R 60 |
| Duplicate ‘proof of registration’ | R 40 |
| Duplicate student access card | R 60 |
| Duplicate receipt of payment | R 10 |
| Duplicate statement of account | R 20 |
International Citizens |
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| Service | Amount |
| Surcharge payable | R 1,600 |