Central University of Technology (CUT)

Key Information
Name of University Central University of Technology
Acronym CUT
Motto Thinking beyong
Established 1981
Country South Africa
Province Free State
Type Public university
Faculties Humanities, Health and Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Management Sciences
Campuses Bloemfontein Campus and Welkom Campus
CUT Official Website www.cut.ac.za

Overview

Central University of Technology (CUT) founded in 1981 is a public university in Free State. CUT has two campuses – one in Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, and one in Welkom, in the heart of the Free State goldfields. The two campuses offer education opportunities in a number of technological fields, including science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); management sciences; humanities; and education.

Central University of Technology (CUT) Faculties and Courses offered

The list of faculties and courses offered by the Central University of Technology (CUT) is given below:

Faculty of Humanities

  • Design and Studio Art
  • Language Practice and Media Studies
  • Teacher Education: Computer Science
  • Teacher Education: Economic and Management Sciences
  • Teacher Education: Languages
  • Teacher Education: Mathematics
  • Teacher Education: Natural Sciences
  • Teacher Education: Technology

Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences

  • Agricultural Management
  • Health Sciences in Clinical Technology
  • Dental Assisting
  • Environmental Health
  • Medical Laboratory Sciences
  • Radiography in Diagnostics
  • Somatology

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

  • Computer networking
  • Engineering: Civil
  • Engineering: Construction
  • Engineering: Health and Safety Management (Construction) 4
  • Engineering: Construction Management
  • Engineering: Computer Systems
  • Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering: Quantity Surveying
  • Engineering: Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Engineering: Hydrology and Water Resources Management
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics for Engineering Technology

Faculty of Management Sciences

  • Management Sciences in Accountancy
  • Management Sciences in Internal Auditing
  • Postgraduate Studies: Management Sciences
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Applied Management
  • Entrepreneurial Management
  • Office Management and Technology
  • Project Management
  • Higher Certificate: Community Development Work
  • Public Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Tourism Management

Central University of Technology (CUT) Prospectus

Central University of Technology (CUT) prospectus contains information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply, registration, contact details and the benefits of accepting a place among others. Download Central University of Technology (CUT) Prospectus.

Central University of Technology (CUT) Entry or Admission Requirements

You have to meet the below entry requirements in order to study at Central University of Technology (CUT).

Certificate

A certificate pass requires a 40% pass in your home language, 2 subjects above 40%, 4 subjects above 30% and you may fail 1 subject. This pass allows you to study for a higher certificate.

Diploma

A diploma pass requires 40% in four higher credit subjects, 30% in three lower credit subjects, and you may fail one subject.

With this pass, you can enrol for a bridging course at a Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college or a diploma course at a university of technology.

To receive a diploma pass, a student must:

  • Pass 6 of the 7 subjects offered;
  • Of which 4 Subjects must be at least a 40% (level 3) achievement;
  • Subjects include Home Language at 40% Compulsory Pass /excluding Life Orientation;
  • 30% Pass in Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT).

If the student opts for TVET college and would like to transfer to CUT at a later stage, the requirements for N level qualifications can be viewed here.

Bachelor’s Degree

A bachelor’s pass means you can apply for a degree course at a university or university of technology and can study for a higher certificate, diploma or bachelor’s degree.

To achieve a bachelor’s pass, you must:

  • Pass 6 of the 7 subjects offered;
  • Of which four Subjects must be at least a 50% (level 4) achievement;
  • Including Home Language 40% Compulsory Pass /excluding Life Orientation;
  • 30% Pass in the Language of Learning and Teaching (LOLT);
  • The Department of Basic Education has revoked the list of designated subjects with effect from September 2018;
  • The minimum admission requirements for a Bachelor’s degree programme remain the same, namely, a NSC with a minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the Higher Education Institution (HEI), coupled with an achievements rating of 4 (50-59%) or better in any four (4) NSC subject except Life Orientation.

For full details of entry requirements click here!

Central University of Technology (CUT) Accommodation / Residences

Central University of Technology (CUT) has its own campus accommodation for students, for which all students in need of accommodation at CUT must apply in order to get rooms.

Step 1: Ready your documentation

Download and complete: Application for Residence

  1. Complete the Residence Application Fillable PDF e-form:
  • Download the e-form to your computer.
  • Open the e-form and complete the application.
  • Save the e-form regularly while you are completing the document.
  • Be sure you have all the indicated documentation in the checklist on the e-form(page 5).

If you would prefer to complete the printed version, return to Application for Residence process page.Step 2: Submission

  1. Complete the information requested below in full.
  2. Attach the completed application e-form.
  3. Attach all the required documentation.

Central University of Technology (CUT) Application Status

Did you have submitted your application study at Central University of Technology (CUT) in South Africa and you would like to check the status of your application to the college for your programme of study.

Once you have applied and have received the acknowledgement letter, you may use the login details on such a letter to track the process of your application. To do that navigate to the login screen and login using the details given on the acknowledgement letter.

To track your application go to: https://pr.cut.ac.za/acadappstatus/

How to apply to study at Central University of Technology (CUT)?

If you want to apply to the Central University of Technology (CUT) to study in the next academic year, you can apply online at: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process

Application for January intake, closes end of October each year.

Tips for completing the application:

  1. Do you already have a student number: Select No
  2. Returning to complete application: Select Yes
  3. Enter your ID number
  4. Click on: Resume application in order to finalise all the outstanding steps.
  5. Ensure that you upload your supporting documents.
  6. Submit your application to get the student number.

i-Enabler Pins: +27(0) 507 3715/3014/3784 (office hours)

Campuses of Central University of Technology (CUT) and contact details

Bloemfontein Campus 
Physical Address: 20 President Brand Street | Westdene | Bloemfontein | 9300
Main Entrance of university: 1 Park Road | Westdene | Bloemfontein | 9300 | South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)51 507 3911

Welkom Campus
Physical Address: 1 Mothusi Road | Welkom | 9460 | South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)57 910 3500

For more information visit Central University of Technology (CUT) official website: https://www.cut.ac.za