Dear applicant,

Thank you for your interest shown in our University to further your studies. When applying, there are a few points which need to be taken into consideration;

• Are you an international postgraduate degree seeking applicant? 
• Do you have international qualifications? 
• Holder of a non South African passport? 

The Vaal University of Technology is an English medium university and therefore all communication, tuition, books, statements, examination results, etc will be in English.

All international applicants are required to liaise through the International Relations & Advancement Department for admission purposes.

Please read the under-mentioned information carefully before completing and submitting your application form.  

1. Application fee R110.00 (one hundred and ten rand). 
2. Registration fee is R300.00 (three hundred rand) payable once accepted . 
3. A once off acceptance deposit of R850.00 (eight hundred and fifty rand) is payable once admitted to VUT the deposit will be paid back to the student into his/her account.  If the student does not register, the deposit will not be refunded. 
4. The course/class fee for the M-Tech / D-Tech degree will be R3 890.00 (three thousand eight hundred and ninety rand) per year; this does not include student levies and additional fees that International Students pay.   
5. You have to register each year until you have completed the degree.                                               


Additional fees: 

Kindly note this does not include research material, books, meals, accomodation, transportation, laboratory fees, etc 

NB: registration closing is mid March

1. The minimum required time to complete the course will be one year and the maximum time will be 4 years for Masters and 5 years for Doctorate studies. 
2. A supervisor/promoter will be appointed by the faculty to assist you with your proposal, dissertation/thesis. Please arrange an appointment with the HOD so that he/she can appoint you a Supervisor. 
3. As a registered student you will also be invited to all our workshops.  
4. Please ensure that we have your correct cell no and email address to invite you to the above workshops.

Documents to be attached with your international application form:

1. School leaving certificate
2. Certificate of conduct if previously enrolled at another tertiary institution
3. Statement of results if previously enrolled at another tertiary institution
4. Any other formal qualifications you have obtained
5. Copy of Passport
6. Study permit (should you have a study permit from another South African university)
7. South African Qualifications Association evaluation - it is the responsibility of the prospective student to forward his/her documentation to SAQA.  Any enquiries, queries, communication etc will be between the SAQA evaluation applicant and SAQA. Please read the guidelines on the SAQA website carefully before submitting your request for evaluation to SAQA. Please note VUT will not accept the receipt for payment to SAQA only the SAQA evaluation certificate will be accepted. 
8. TOEFL or IELTS certificate TOEFL test score = 550 or IELTS test score = 6.5 - no other English Proficiency certificate will be accepted)
9. Documentation translated to English plus copies of documentation in original language

Please note!!

The Vaal University of Technology does not admit students before certified results are received by the International Relations & Advancement Department.

NB!!  All Graphic Design Visual Art Applications must please contact the International Relations & Advancement Department on +0027 16 950 9318 or +002716 950 9946 or +0027 16 950 9364 for necessary requirements.

No late international applications will be allowed.  No exception to the rule.  Kindly note international applicants cannot apply on-line and need to complete an international application form.  Applicants are required to submit all the necessary documentation requested with the international application form.

Incomplete or pending documentation will not be allowed.

English Proficiency Certificate (TOEFL)

 International Student Applicants without English at A-level or O-level for whom English is a second language are required to submit one of the following:

A recent score on TOEFL score = 550 minimum (Test on English as a Foreign Language)

A recent score on IELTS = 6.5 minimum (International English Language Testing System)

For more information on TOEFL please visit http://www.toefl.org

The following applicants are exempt from the requirements above: 

• International students who have successfully completed at least 1 year of academic studies at a College or University in an English speaking country.
• Applicants with a University degree with a major in English
• Applicants who have completed studies where English has been the language of instruction (letter from institution compulsory)
• Applicants where education was undertaken in a European Economic Area (EEA) country and / or in countries which are members of the European Council / UNESCO-Cepes, who have had English as their first foreign language and can, provide document proof from the institution which they studied at.

POSTGRADUATE INDUCTION PROGRAMME

The POSTGRADUATE INDUCTION PROGRAMME is compulsory to all new/first year postgraduate students.

“Support to grow into Postgraduate Work”

The objective of the Postgraduate Induction Programme is to ensure that all Faculty of  Management Sciences postgraduate students receive optimal support in their journey from   induction right through until completion of their postgraduate studies.  If VUT, and in particular, the Faculty of Management Sciences, were to excel in its service to postgraduate students through support in ways which demonstrate the institution’s  ability to increase its postgraduate student numbers, both at intake and output levels, such an initiation programme becomes a necessity.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:

By the end of this programme every student should:

• Understand the research process and the rules that guide it at VUT
• Be able to engage in ethical behavior while conducting research
• Be able to communicate (orally and in writing)
• Have an overview of the research process as well as the various outputs such as problem statement, literature review, research question, a sufficient understanding of the major paradigms of qualitative and quantitative research in order to develop a proposal.
• Have identified a topic and prepared a research proposal
• Be able to communicate the innovative and entrepreneurial dimensions and potential of the project.
• Be able to utilize appropriate technology in conducting research
• Be able to apply methodological principles, concepts, and techniques to address “real life” problems—to think / analyze critically.

Attendance:

Because of the design of the programme, regular, productive attendance is the best way to learn. Much of the information required to prepare an acceptable proposal is available only in class, so it is compulsory that you attend and take thorough notes. Chronic absence will severely limit your learning and hurt your performance in this programme. You are always responsible for anything covered or introduced during presentations.

Any student giving less than 70% attendance in the programme will not receive any further support from the Faculty and the Postgraduate Office. Thus, a supervisor will not be appointed to assist you in your studies.

COURSES AVAILABLE:

 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

POSTGRADUATE AWARD:

In order to stimulate and encourage further research at the Vaal University of Technology, we offer the following grant to assist you with your studies. The following rules/ procedures will be applicable;

You have to apply for the bursary; it is not automatically paid to your student account. The first year of study will be for your own account (Introduction to Masters Year)

At the beginning of your 2^nd year you will be expected to apply for the bursary by completing the necessary forms, after your proposal has been approved by the Higher Degrees Committee.

From first registration you have 12 months to produce an approved proposal. If this protocol is not followed, you will not be eligible for this award.  

The bursary is divided as follows;

 The bursary will pay out in 2 payments:

1.  The first payment of 50% of the Bursary + 2 year’s course fees are payable after you have handed in the final draft of your dissertation / thesis, and your exam panel has been approved by the Higher Degrees Committee.
2. The Second and final payment of 50% of the Bursary + another year’s course fees are payable after you have graduated. If you have not completed your degree by this time and you are over the 4 year period, you will forfeit this bursary and all payments received will be payable to VUT with interest.
3.  You may also be denied re-registration as you have overstayed as per the continuation of studies policy.
4.  The Bursary covers Course fees and Research expensese.g. binding, printing and editing. It does not cover registration fees, levies or residence Fees.

APPROVED RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS (2012):

Centre / Institute:

Centre of Sustainable Livelihoods

 Institute of Applied Electronics

 Institute of Chemical and Biotechnology

Focus Areas:

Environmental Pollution

 Plant molecular genetics/biotechnology

Materials Technology

Growth Area:

High Voltage Studies

Registration: 

 We will inform you as soon as possible by email if your application was successful.

 Should your application be successful, we will then require you to pay the required registration fee of R300.00.(Please ensure that payment indicate your correct student number as reference)

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

 Should your application be success, we will then require you to pay the required registration fee of R300.00.

 You may accommodate payment of this amount by;

  (Please ensure that payment indicate your correct student number as reference)

Deposits can be made at any ABSA branch.

 Account number: 0530 861 945

 Branch code: 632005

 NB: The name and student number must be clearly indicated on the slip as the "reference". A copy of   the deposit slip should be forwarded to the Finance Department, either by faxing to (016) 950 9362, or          submitting a copy of the deposit slip in person during registrations.

CREDIT CARD:

  We are able to process card payments in single payment and budget facilities. Credit card details can be submitted in writing to fax number (016) 950 9106). Please quote the following:

• Student number
• ID number and contact number of card holder
• Bank name
• Credit card details (Card number, CVC number (last 3 digits on card), Payment option (budget or straight), Amount to be paid, Expiry date of the card)

CHEQUE PAYMENT: 

(Only bank guaranteed cheques are accepted)

heques can be deposited directly into our bank account - refer to "direct deposits".

Cheques can also be posted to:

Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
Vanderbijlpark
1900

Please Note: A fine of R150.00 will be charged for any cheque that is unpaid (RD)

DIRECT PAYMENT TO CASHIERS AT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING:

 Please make cheque payable to Vaal University of Technology and the student number must be indicated at the back of the cheque.

NB: All cheques must be bank guaranteed or will not be accepted for payment.
Please note: No alterations on cheques or postal orders will be accepted in terms of current bank  regulations.

Re-registration:

You will have to re-register every year until you graduate.

Postgraduate students have a year within to complete their Research Proposals. If unsuccessful you will be deregistered.

According to the Continuation of Studies policy if you have exceeded the 4 years for M-Tech or the 6 Years for D-Tech, you will also not be allowed to continue registration.

SAQA information:

All post graduate applicants must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate.

Submit your qualifications, after being evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority, to the International Relations & Advancement Department. Please note that all foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority before an application is forwarded to the University.  All relevant information regarding South African Qualifications Authority evaluation can be obtained from www.saqa.org.za. Please be advised that all enquiries, payments, follow-up on evaluation etc is strictly between the SAQA applicant and SAQA.

Address:
SAQA

Postnet Suite 248

Private Bag X06                                                                

Waterkloof                                                                        

 0145

RSA 

or

 Telephone number: +27 12 431 5000

Fax no: +27 12 431 5039

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Please complete an international application form and forward all documentation, relevant certificates and all other information required to:

 OR

International Relations & Advancement Department

Att: Michelle Hardy

Private Bag X021                                             

 Vaal University of Technology

Vanderbijlpark

1900