Residences have full-time Residence Managers who manage the facilities and are supported by a Warden and Sub-wardens.

NB: If you experience any problems with residence telephone numbers, call +27 (0)51 507 3911.

To maximize the housing system’s educational value, as well as to unite student life and learning, the residence leadership strives to:

• Encourage first-year students to participate in the existing academic support programmes for identified risk subjects offered by the Centre of Counselling;
• Establish smaller study groups in the residences emanating from above in co-operation with the Centre of Counselling;
• Involve academic and support staff regularly in student programmes in residences;
• Instil responsibility towards the community through community services.

LADIES RESIDENCES

MEN RESIDENCES

CAMPUS LIVING

Foodstuff

• Ready prepared meals are available in the Cafeteria in the Lapeng Student Centre.
• Students are also allowed to prepare food in the residences.
• CUT Bloemfontein Campus is located within walking distance from Loch Logan Waterfront, one of the city’s major malls.

Equipped rooms

Available in residence

Items needed for on campus living (check list)

Residence matters to note:

• Students are responsible for the washing and ironing of their own laundry and/or linen.
• No refrigerators and/or freezers may be kept without permission.
• No kettles are allowed. Boiling water is available.
• Students are responsible for their own medication for injuries and illnesses, such as allergies, colds and flu, etc.
• Students may be in possession of cars. Parking is at the student’s own risk.

Please note: The Central University of Technology takes no responsibility for private accommodation that is external to the university. These options are listed to assist and are not accredited or endorsed by CUT.

Make sure to:

1. Visit the site of the accommodation before committing to the property.
2. Ask questions about safety, cost of water and lights, and any additional extras such as parking etc.

List of Private accommodation (PDF), 27/01/2023

Traveling to Bloemfontein for a conference, seminar, workshop or a school/university tour group and need affordable accommodation?

Why not stay on campus, and enjoy the following advantages:

• Centrally situated campus
• Affordable rates
• Accommodation for large groups
• Enjoy well-manicured grounds and social areas of campus
• 24hr Security
• On campus cafeteria
• Within easy walking distance of the Loch Logan Waterfront

When are the facilities open? During the residences closed recesses for academic term, see year programme.