Founded in 1966, Vaal University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Vanderbijlpark (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gauteng. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Klerksdrop, Kempton Park, Secunda, Upington, Sebokeng. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Vaal University of Technology (VUT) is a large coeducational South African higher education institution. Vaal University of Technology (VUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this South African higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.