Central University of Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3754 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #116 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #20 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #2 of 2 | In Bloemfontein |
| #671 of 1,007 | For Entrepreneurship |
| Top50% | For 31 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.cut.ac.za
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 64%*
* The Central University of Technology is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | School leaving certificate and specific subject requirements |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | January to November |
Research profile
Central University of Technology has published 3,256 scientific papers with 34,552 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Political Science, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, Law, and Chemistry.
Central University of Technology majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 4 | 11 |
| 1999 | 6 | 10 |
| 2000 | 12 | 18 |
| 2001 | 7 | 13 |
| 2002 | 0 | 13 |
| 2003 | 3 | 17 |
| 2004 | 16 | 23 |
| 2005 | 12 | 28 |
| 2006 | 30 | 43 |
| 2007 | 23 | 71 |
| 2008 | 18 | 95 |
| 2009 | 34 | 132 |
| 2010 | 33 | 171 |
| 2011 | 61 | 217 |
| 2012 | 69 | 210 |
| 2013 | 101 | 420 |
| 2014 | 139 | 498 |
| 2015 | 150 | 574 |
| 2016 | 166 | 742 |
| 2017 | 144 | 1003 |
| 2018 | 205 | 1464 |
| 2019 | 291 | 1905 |
| 2020 | 293 | 2741 |
| 2021 | 294 | 4032 |
| 2022 | 313 | 4503 |
| 2023 | 309 | 5367 |
| 2024 | 312 | 5632 |
| 2025 | 191 | 5592 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Central University of Technology.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | Yes | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, African Languages, Afrikaans, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Studies, French, Health Sciences, Industrial Management, Laboratory Techniques, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Radiology, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Advanced Diploma | Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Applied Linguistics, Computer Networks, Design, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Health Administration, Hotel and Restaurant, Information Technology, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Physical Therapy, Public Administration, Tourism, Vocational Education |
| Postgraduate Diploma | African Languages, Afrikaans, Agricultural Management, Civil Engineering, Entrepreneurship, French, German, Higher Education Teacher Training, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Radiology, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Master's Degree | African Languages, Afrikaans, Agricultural Management, Civil Engineering, Education, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, Entrepreneurship, French, German, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| Doctorate | African Languages, Afrikaans, Civil Engineering, Education, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Electrical Engineering, Entrepreneurship, French, German, Human Resources, Industrial Management, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
Central University of Technology faculties and divisions
| Campus : Kimberley | Human Resources, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| Campus : Welkom | Accountancy, Human Resources, Information Technology, Jewellery Art, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology | Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics |
| Faculty : Health and Environmental Sciences | Agricultural Management, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Environmental Studies, Fire Science, Health Sciences, Medical Technology, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Radiology |
| Faculty : Humanities | Arts and Humanities, Business Education, Ceramic Art, Clothing and Sewing, Communication Studies, Computer Education, Education, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, Graphic Design, Humanities and Social Science Education, Jewellery Art, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Photography, Science Education, Social Sciences, Teacher Training, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business Computing, Finance, Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Sports Management, Tourism |
General information
| Alternative names | CUT |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 |
| Accreditation | South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); Higher Education Qualifications Committee (HEQC); Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) |
| Motto | Thinking Beyond |
Location and contacts
| Address | Private Bag X20539 20 President Brand Street Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 256,000 |