Founded in 1966, Vaal University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Vanderbijlpark (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gauteng. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Klerksdrop, Kempton Park, Secunda, Upington, Sebokeng. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. Vaal University of Technology (VUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this South African higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
