The Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is a multi-campus public university of technology situated in Vanderbijlpark in the Sedibeng District of the Gauteng Province of South Africa.
Situated in the southern tip of Gauteng province, the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is one of South Africa’s largest resident universities of technology with about 20,000 students – attracted from all over South Africa, 40 programs, all primarily taught in English.
Boasting four campuses spread over three provinces, the Vaal University of Technology is home to the Southern Gauteng Innovation Hub and Technology Park – an extension of its main campus in the Vaal.
The campus and facilities are conducive to learning, research, recreation and sport, art and culture, and community service. The campuses have lecture halls, laboratories, a number of auditoriums and office space situated on 46,000 m2 (500,000 sq ft).
VUT is overseen by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the National Government of South Africa.
Overview
| Nickname: | VUT |
| Motto: | Inspiring thought, Shaping Talent |
| Type: | Public University |
| Established: | 1966 |
| Chancellor: | Mr. Vincent Zwelibanzi Mntambo |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Prof Khehla Ndlovu |
| Location: | Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Website: | www.vut.ac.za |
History
The Vaal University of Technology was first established as a college for advanced technical education in 1966 and then transitioned into a Technikon in 1979.
With the restructuring of the higher education landscape, the institution became a University of Technology in 2004 and has seen significant growth in its activities and reach since that time.
The University now operates from its main campus in Vanderbijlpark and the Science Park at the Sebokeng Campus where there is ample vacant land for future expansion.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chancellor
- Mr. Vincent Zwelibanzi Mntambo
Vice Chancellor
- Prof Khehla Ndlovu
Deputy Vice Chancellors
- Dr Kanakana Katumba (Teaching, Learning and Student Affairs)
- Mr S’celo Mahlalela (Resources and Planning)
- Dr Speech Nelana (Acting: Research, Innovation, Commercialisation and Internationalisation)
Contact Details
The contact details of Vaal University of Technology are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Andries Potgieter Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X021, Vanderbijlpark, 1990 |
| Telephone: | 016 950 9000 |
| Email: | international@vut.ac.za |
| Website: | www.vut.ac.za |
