The Mangosuthu University of Technology offers vocationally focused diplomas and degrees across engineering, natural sciences and management sciences. Entry requires a National Senior Certificate meeting the endorsement for the qualification type, together with programme specific subject requirements.
MUT is a smaller institution than the larger universities of technology, which means fewer programmes but also that places in each are limited. Applying early matters correspondingly more.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Entry is generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate with the endorsement matching the qualification type
- A diploma pass for diploma study, or a bachelor pass for degree study
- Programme-specific subject requirements at stated levels
- The institution points calculation
- Mathematics and Physical Sciences for engineering and natural science programmes
- Willingness to complete work-integrated learning where the programme includes it
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
MUT is organised into faculties covering engineering, natural sciences and management sciences, with diplomas the predominant qualification type alongside some degree programmes.
Programme-specific APS minimums and subject requirements differ across faculties and are revised between intake years, so confirm them against the current prospectus for the year you are applying for rather than relying on figures published elsewhere.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
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.
Because MUT is a university of technology, the emphasis is applied and many programmes include a period of work-integrated learning in industry before the qualification is awarded.
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
Confirm both the entry requirements and whether the programme requires work-integrated learning to complete, since that placement is a requirement rather than an optional extra where it applies.
Apply as early as applications open. Smaller institutions have limited capacity in each programme, and popular programmes close well before the published deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MUT offer?
Vocationally focused diplomas and degrees across engineering, natural sciences and management sciences.
Does MUT accept Mathematical Literacy?
Management sciences programmes are more likely to. Engineering and natural science programmes generally require Mathematics.
Is work placement required?
Many programmes include work-integrated learning as a requirement for completion rather than an optional extra.
When should I apply?
As early as applications open, since capacity in each programme is limited and popular programmes close early.
Confirm programme-specific requirements and closing dates against the current MUT prospectus for your intake year. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.