The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) was founded in 1966 as the Vereeniging College for Advanced Technical Education. It became a university of technology in 2004 and has since grown into one of South Africa’s largest residential universities of technology, with over 20,000 students enrolled.VUT focuses strongly on engineering, technology, applied sciences, management, and humanities, producing graduates with both academic knowledge and practical skills suited for industry.

The university has its main campus in Vanderbijlpark (Gauteng) and several satellite campuses across South Africa.

List of VUT Campuses

1. Vanderbijlpark Campus – Gauteng

• Faculties/Programs: Applied and Computer Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Human Sciences, Management Sciences

• Facilities: Residences, science and engineering labs, IT centres, library, sports grounds

• Notable Facts: Main campus and administrative hub; located near the Vaal River

2. Ekurhuleni Campus – Ekurhuleni, Gauteng

• Faculties/Programs: Engineering, IT, and Business-related programmes

• Specialisation: Focuses on meeting industrial and economic needs of the Ekurhuleni Metro

3. Secunda Campus – Secunda, Mpumalanga

• Faculties/Programs: Engineering and Applied Sciences

• Notable Facts: Developed in partnership with Sasol to meet the demand for specialised engineering skills in the petrochemical industry

4. Upington Campus – Upington, Northern Cape

• Faculties/Programs: Management, Education, and Applied Sciences

• Notable Facts: Provides higher education access to students in the Northern Cape region

Closing Notes

The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is a multi-campus institution, with its main base in Vanderbijlpark and satellites across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape. With its strong emphasis on applied sciences, engineering, and technology-driven education, VUT is producing graduates who are ready to contribute to South Africa’s industrial and economic development.

For more details on applications, programs, and campus life, visit the official website: https://www.vut.ac.za