How to pay my TUT application fee?

If you’re looking to apply to Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in South Africa, paying your application fee is a crucial step in the process. Understanding the payment methods and requirements ensures a smooth application experience. Here’s everything you need to know about paying your TUT application fee:

Payment Methods Accepted by TUT

TUT offers several convenient payment methods to facilitate the application fee payment process:

  1. Bank Deposit:
    • Visit any branch of Absa Bank or Standard Bank.

Absa Bank

Account holder: Tshwane University of Technology
Account number: 4053142603
Reference: Student number
SWIFT code: ABSAZAJJCPT

Standard Bank

Account holder: Tshwane University of Technology
Account number: 011414154
Reference: Student number
SWIFT code: SBZAZAJJ

  1. Deposit the application fee into the respective TUT account.
  2. Include your full name and TUT student number clearly on the deposit slip.
  3. Retain the deposit slip as proof of payment.
  4. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT):
    • Make an EFT payment from your South African bank account.
    • Ensure the payment reflects in TUT’s account at least 72 hours before the registration period closes.
    • For international payments, initiate the transfer well in advance, as it may take longer to process.
    • Use your TUT student number as the payment reference.

Detailed Steps for Payment

To ensure your application fee payment is processed smoothly, follow these detailed steps based on the payment method chosen:

Bank Deposit:

  • Step 1: Locate a branch of Absa Bank or Standard Bank.
  • Step 2: Fill out a deposit slip with your full name and TUT student number.
  • Step 3: Submit the deposit slip along with your payment.
  • Step 4: Keep the deposit slip as proof of payment.
  • Step 5: If you have any queries regarding the payment, submit an enquiry using your TUT student number as the email subject.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT):

  • Step 1: Log in to your South African bank account’s online banking portal.
  • Step 2: Add TUT’s banking details as a beneficiary (use the information provided above).
  • Step 3: Initiate an EFT payment.
  • Step 4: Ensure the payment reaches TUT’s account at least 72 hours before the registration deadline.
  • Step 5: Use your TUT student number as the payment reference to facilitate accurate processing.

Important Considerations

  • Historical Debt: If you have any outstanding debt with TUT, any payments made will first be used to clear that debt before being allocated towards your application fee.
  • Timing: Plan your payment in advance to avoid missing the registration deadline. International students should initiate payments well ahead of the deadline due to longer processing times for international transfers.

Contact TUT for Assistance

If you encounter any issues or have questions about the payment process, don’t hesitate to contact TUT’s enquiries department at enquiries@online.tut.ac.za. Ensure to include your TUT student number in the email subject for prompt assistance.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your application fee payment to TUT is processed efficiently, allowing you to focus on completing your application successfully. For more information about TUT and its application process, visit their official landing page.