TUT Mechanical Engineering

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TUT Mechanical Engineering

TUT Mechanical Engineering: TUT’s Mechanical Engineering program stands at the forefront of engineering education, offering a comprehensive curriculum that blends theory with hands-on experience. As the cornerstone of innovation and design, this program equips students with the skills needed to tackle real-world challenges head-on. In this article, we explore the dynamic world of TUT Mechanical Engineering, uncovering the program’s key features, career prospects, and how it sets the stage for aspiring engineers to make their mark.

TUT Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Mechanical Engineering at TUT is offered under the following Qualification;

  • Higher Certificate
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Bachelor Honours Degree
  • Baccalaureus Technologiae
  • Master’s Degree
  • Doctoral Degree

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TUT Mechanical Engineering Requirements

Applicants with a National Certificate (VOCATIONAL) AT NQF LEVEL 4:

  • A National Certificate (Vocational) at NQF Level 4, with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma, or a higher certificate endorsement, issued by the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least 50% (APS of 4) for English and Mathematics, and 50% for Life Orientation (excluded for APS calculation) and 40% (APS of 3) for Science, and any other three compulsory vocational subjects

Applicants with National Certificate/ National Senior Certificate in REPORT 191: N3 (NQF LEVEL 4):

  • A National Senior Certificate or a National N Certificate with languages as published in Report 191: N3 (NQF Level 4) issued by both the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training
(Umalusi), with at least 50% for English, Mathematics N3, Engineering Sciences N3 and any other two additional subjects.

APPLICANTS WITH AN N4 CERTIFICATE IN A RELATED ENGINEERING FIELD AS PUBLISHED IN REPORT 191: N4:

  • An N4 Certificate in a related Engineering field as published in Report 191: N4 issued by both the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training (Umalusi), with at least an average of 50% for the qualification, and successful completion of an English Language Proficiency Assessment (done by the University).

TUT Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Honours Degree Admission Requirement 2024


  • A Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering, or a Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Mechanical, or an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification with an aggregate of 60% for the final year of study, or an NQF Level 7 qualification in a closely related field, obtained from an accredited South African university.
  • Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations
    TUT Mechanical Engineering Master Degree Admission Requirements 2024
  • A Baccalaureus Technologiae: Engineering: Mechanical or a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering, or an NQF Level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field), obtained from a South African university, with an aggregate of 60% for the final year of study.
  • Holders of any other equivalent South African or international qualification may also be considered, see Chapter 1 of Students’ Rules and Regulations.
  • Candidates with baccalaureate technologies will be required to complete bridging modules at NQF Level 8 before registration (through an online mode: BPENO7). The modules are Engineering Data Analysis (EDY50BN), Research Methodology (RMD50BN) and Systems
Modelling (SYM51BN) (or their equivalents). Full-time candidates may apply to complete these bridging modules concurrently with the registered master’s degree on approval from the Head of the Department.

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TUT Contact Details

Administrator – Academic Enquiries

Name: Susan Wilbers
Tel: +27 12 382 5162
Fax: +27 12 382 5602

WIL and Research Admin

Name: Nthabiseng Ratlhogo
Tel: +27 12 382 5874
Fax: +27 12 382 5602

Head of Department

Name: Dr Lodewyk Beneke
Tel: +27 12 382 5736

TUT Contact Centre

Tel: 086 110 2421
SMS Number: 30655

TUT’s Mechanical Engineering program is not just an academic pursuit; it’s a passport to the world of innovation, design, and technological advancement. From a comprehensive curriculum to hands-on experiences, this program equips aspiring engineers with the tools they need to shape the future. If you’re ready to be at the forefront of innovation, TUT’s Mechanical Engineering program is the launchpad you’ve been waiting for. For more information on TUT CLICK HERE. We do hope this article was helpful.

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