Tshwane University of Technology: Statistics

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#1663 of 14,131 In the World
#34 of 1,104 In Africa
#13 of 26 In South Africa
#3 of 4 In Pretoria
#304 of 1,048 For Hydrology and Water resources management
Top50% For 110 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
89%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.tut.ac.za
Languages
Afrikaans;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate89%
Admissions RequirementsMatriculation Certificate or Certificate of Exemption issued by the Joint Matriculation Board
Academic CalendarJanuary to December

We've calculated the 89% acceptance rate for Tshwane University of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Tshwane University of Technology has published 12,478 scientific papers with 207,263 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Materials Science.

Publications
12,478
Citations
207,263

Tshwane University of Technology majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
7,416 / 141,230
Environmental Science
6,728 / 121,593
Physics
6,556 / 125,300
Biology
6,017 / 137,308
Chemistry
5,973 / 136,600
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,689 / 69,107
Quantum and Particle physics
4,562 / 83,193
Computer Science
4,439 / 53,134
Organic Chemistry
4,117 / 105,727
Materials Science
3,753 / 82,359
Ecology
3,539 / 73,163
Political Science
3,444 / 32,842
Medicine
3,382 / 61,271
Geography and Cartography
3,378 / 47,807
Law
3,220 / 31,901
Business
3,126 / 29,844
Geology
3,004 / 59,065
Mathematics
2,649 / 35,793
Sociology
2,632 / 27,485
Philosophy
2,476 / 24,687
Economics
2,234 / 24,835
Metallurgical Engineering
2,233 / 43,959
Biochemistry
2,184 / 65,473
Psychology
2,143 / 21,799
History
2,060 / 25,349
Archaeology
1,898 / 24,201
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,859 / 18,886
Genetics
1,854 / 49,645
Statistics
1,848 / 26,548
Paleontology
1,813 / 37,772
Electrical Engineering
1,760 / 24,546
Management
1,608 / 15,319
Mechanical Engineering
1,587 / 24,533
Optical Engineering
1,537 / 30,872
Chemical Engineering
1,417 / 45,231
Botany
1,397 / 34,086
Development Studies
1,315 / 14,312
Linguistics
1,299 / 11,313
Pathology
1,245 / 28,884
Physical chemistry
1,244 / 34,445

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 0 1
1994 0 3
1995 0 1
1996 1 9
1997 0 3
1998 0 7
1999 0 7
2000 1 11
2001 0 7
2002 1 7
2003 7 12
2004 62 31
2005 121 51
2006 143 185
2007 163 305
2008 216 495
2009 232 796
2010 308 1221
2011 437 1881
2012 485 2438
2013 531 3475
2014 621 4563
2015 651 5615
2016 657 6148
2017 701 8405
2018 816 11011
2019 1020 14731
2020 928 18924
2021 901 23168
2022 994 26397
2023 1017 27699
2024 958 28099
2025 604 25745
Academic rankings

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 Tshwane 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 Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Education, Electrical Engineering, Geology, Health Sciences, Industrial Engineering, Laboratory Techniques, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medical Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology
Advanced Diploma Accountancy, Administration, Adult Education, Agriculture, Analytical Chemistry, Animal Husbandry, Applied Linguistics, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cinema and Television, Communication Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance, Fine Arts, Food Technology, Geology, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Design, Industrial Management, Information Management, Information Technology, Interior Design, Jewellery Art, Journalism, Logistics Management, Management, Multimedia, Nursing, Operations Research, Performing Arts, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Photography, Physical Therapy, Police Studies, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Relations, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sports Management, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism, Veterinary Science, Vocational Education, Water Science, Wildlife
Honours Degree Civil Engineering, Education, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology
Postgraduate Diploma Accountancy, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Applied Linguistics, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Cinema and Television, Computer Science, Cooking and Catering, Design, Economics, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Fire Science, Food Technology, Geology, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Management, Information Technology, Journalism, Kinesiology, Laboratory Techniques, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Operations Research, Performing Arts, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Police Studies, Public Relations, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sports Management, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism, Water Science
Master's Degree Administration, Agriculture, Applied Linguistics, Architecture, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Education, Chemical Engineering, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Communication Arts, Computer Science, Design, Education, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Entrepreneurship, Film, Finance, Food Technology, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, International Business, Journalism, Leadership, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nursing, Performing Arts, Pharmacology, Police Studies, Public Relations, Tourism
Doctorate Agriculture, Applied Linguistics, Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Cinema and Television, Communication Arts, Design, Education, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Film, Information Technology, Journalism, Labour and Industrial Relations, Leadership, Logistics Management, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Performing Arts, Police Studies, Public Relations, Tourism

Tshwane University of Technology alumni

  1. Oti Mabuse

    Oti Mabuse
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1990-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    choreographerdancer
    Biography

    Otlile "Oti" Mabuse is a South African professional dancer, talent show judge, presenter, and Latin dance champion currently based in the United Kingdom.

  2. Refilwe Mtsweni

    Refilwe Mtsweni
    Years
    1973-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Refilwe Maria Mtsweni-Tsipane, also spelled Mtshweni-Tsipane, is a South African politician from Mpumalanga. A member of the African National Congress (ANC), she has been the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces since June 2024. Before that, she served as the fifth Premier of Mpumalanga between 2018 and 2024.

  3. Nelisiwe Sibiya

    Nelisiwe Sibiya
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1992-.. (age 34)
    Occupations
    actorsinger
    Biography

    Nelisiwe Faith Sibiya is a South African actress, singer and radio presenter. She is best known lead role in the e.tv television series Durban Gen as Dr Mbali Mthethwa and Mzansi Magic telenovela Ithonga as Zamahlabo Ntanzi. She released an African cultured music called "Mama ka Bafana" in 2016 that went viral and has been Lockdown theme song.

  4. Wayne Barker

    Wayne Barker
    Born in
    South Africa Flag South Africa
    Years
    1963-.. (age 63)
    Occupations
    installation artistvisual artistconceptual artist
    Biography

    Wayne Barker, South African visual artist. Barker is based in Johannesburg. He rose to prominence in the late 80s, at the height of political unrest under the Apartheid regime. His work has featured in several global biennales, art fairs and important retrospective exhibitions. He works in various mediums, including but not limited to painting, printmaking, sculpture, video, performance and installation. In addition to collaborations with other artists, Barker has collaborated with the Qubeka Beadwork Studio based in Cape Town, to realise large scale glass beadworks.

All 11 notable alumni

Tshwane University of Technology faculties and divisions

Faculty : Economics and Finance Accountancy, Economics, Finance
Faculty : Engineering and the Built Environment Architecture, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Design, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
Faculty : Humanities Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Sciences, Journalism, Law, Mathematics Education, Modern Languages, Public Administration, Public Relations, Safety Engineering, Science Education
Faculty : Information and Communication Technology Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Information Technology, Multimedia, Software Engineering
Faculty : Management Sciences Hotel and Restaurant, Human Resources, Management, Marketing, Sports Management, Tourism, Transport Management
Faculty : Science Biotechnology, Chemistry, Crop Production, Dentistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Mathematics, Nursing, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sports, Water Science
Faculty : The Arts Dance, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Art, Multimedia, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Singing, Textile Design, Theatre, Visual Arts

General information

Alternative names TUT
Founded 2003
Accreditation Deparment of Higher Education and Training (DHET); South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Motto We empower people
Colors gold

Location and contacts

Address Highveld Techno Park
Pretoria, Gauteng, 0186
South Africa
City population 742,000

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