The Mangosuthu University of Technology publishes a minimum Admission Point Score for each programme, calculated from your National Senior Certificate results by the institution own method. Requirements differ by programme rather than applying university-wide.
As a university of technology, MUT programmes are vocationally focused and predominantly at diploma level, with APS minimums correspondingly lower than at traditional universities for comparable fields.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- The subjects counted in the calculation, which differ by institution
- Whether Life Orientation is included or excluded
- Whether specific subjects are weighted or doubled
- The scale used, which is not the same at every institution
- The minimum published for your specific programme
- Any subject-specific minimum applied on top of the total
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
MUT is organised into faculties covering engineering, natural sciences and management sciences. Diplomas are the predominant qualification type, alongside some degree programmes.
Programme APS minimums are revised between intake years. Confirm the current figure against the MUT prospectus for the year you are applying for rather than a figure published elsewhere.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
Points calculations at universities of technology differ from those at traditional universities. A score calculated for one does not transfer to the other.
Engineering and natural science programmes require Mathematics and Physical Sciences and generally do not accept Mathematical Literacy. Management sciences programmes are more likely to accept it.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- A certified copy of your identity document
- Your National Senior Certificate or latest statement of results
- Proof of the application fee, where one is charged
- Your final matric results, used to confirm any conditional offer
- A SAQA evaluation certificate, if you hold a foreign qualification
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Meeting the minimum APS does not guarantee a place, since popular programmes receive more qualifying applications than they have places.
Apply as early as applications open. Smaller institutions have limited capacity in each programme, and popular programmes close well before published deadlines. See MUT courses and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What APS do I need for MUT?
It is published per programme and revised between intake years. Confirm the current figure against the MUT prospectus.
Does an APS from another university transfer?
No. Points calculations at universities of technology differ from those at traditional universities.
Does MUT accept Mathematical Literacy?
Management sciences programmes are more likely to. Engineering and natural science programmes generally require Mathematics.
Does meeting the APS guarantee a place?
No. Popular programmes receive more qualifying applications than they have places.
Confirm programme APS minimums against the current MUT prospectus for your intake year. See matric pass requirements. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.