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International Applicants: Evaluation of Qualifications:

Vaal University of TechnologyRef: https://vut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/International-Applicants-Notice.pdf

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Collected on 17 June 2026

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This document is a University Notice issued by the Office of the Registrar about how international applicants’ qualifications are evaluated for admission. It states that undergraduate applicants need a Matriculation Exemption Certificate from HESA, while senior applicants (advanced diploma level and higher) need a Certificate of Evaluation from SAQA and must meet VUT’s academic requirements. Applicants must submit the relevant evaluation certificates with their applications, and qualifications will be verified for authenticity; admission may be granted pending verification. If the evaluation is negative, the institution may cancel admission or deregister the student.

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Matriculation Exemption Certificate from HESA (required for undergraduate international applicants)

Undergraduate international applicants applying for their first post-matric qualification require a Matriculation Exemption Certificate from HESA, and must submit the evaluation certificate with their VUT application for it to be considered.

Who it is for: Undergraduate international applicants applying for their first post-matric qualification
How to act on it: Use the HESA exemption process link provided, obtain the Matriculation Exemption Certificate, and submit the evaluation certificate with the VUT application

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Undergraduate applicants (applicants who are applying for their first post-matric qualification) require a Matriculation Exemption Certificate from HESA

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https://vut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/International-Applicants-Notice.pdf

Key Takeaways

Document type: University Notice
Issued by: Office of the Registrar
Subject: Evaluation of international qualifications for admission
Undergraduate applicants require: Matriculation Exemption Certificate from HESA
Senior applicants require: Certificate of Evaluation from SAQA (advanced diploma level and higher)
Requirement: Submit evaluation certificates with the application
Rule: Qualifications without supported evaluation certificates will not be considered
Verification: Qualifications will be verified for authenticity
Outcome: Admission may be granted pending international verifications and faculty consideration
If evaluation is negative: institution may cancel admission or deregister the student
Recommendation: initiate evaluation early to avoid delays
Links provided: HESA exemption process and SAQA certificate of evaluation application
Office of the Registrar
HESA
SAQA
VUT