CUT’s understanding of its mandate as a University of Technology includes:

• Technology (STEM) and workplace-focused programmes.
• Compulsory work-integrated learning (WIL).
• Career-focused education.
• Entrepreneurial focus.
• Applied research.
• Innovation eco-system for economic and social development.
• Sustainability in engagement with business, industry, government.
• National and international impact and recognition.

Resources on the role and function of UoTs

• Position, role and function of Universities of Technology in SA (PDF)
• Universities of Technology - Deepening the Debate 2010 (PDF)