TUT Courses You Can Apply for with an APS of 20 or Lower (2026 Academic Year)

Planning to study at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2026 but your APS is 20 or below? Don't worry — TUT offers a range of accessible Higher Certificate and Diploma programs you can still apply for.

Here’s a list of qualifications available for the 2026 academic year:Higher Certificate Programs (APS 18–20)

• HCert in Music – APS 18

• HCert in Construction Engineering: Material Test – APS 20

• HCert in Construction Engineering: Water and Waste – APS 20

• HCert in Electrical Engineering – APS 20

• HCert in Industrial Engineering – APS 20

• HCert in Mechanical Engineering – APS 20

• HCert in Administrative Information Management – APS 20

• HCert in Contact Centre Management – APS 20

• HCert in Dental Assisting – APS 18

• HCert in Resource and Waste Management

  • APS 18 (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics)

  • APS 21 (with Mathematical Literacy)

• HCert in Water Treatment

  • APS 18 (with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics)

  • APS 21 (with Mathematical Literacy)

 Diploma Programs (APS 20)

• Dip in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies

• Dip in Language Practice

• Dip in Law

• Dip in Legal Support

• Dip in Policing

• Dip in Public Affairs: Administration of State

• Dip in Public Affairs: Local Government

• Dip in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management

Note: Make sure to check the full admission requirements for each course — some may require certain subjects like Mathematics, Technical subjects, or specific language levels.

Applications for 2026 are open — apply early to secure your space.