The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) offers exceptional applied research and innovation-driven programmes, from medical innovation prototyping to renewable energy. This page serves as your comprehensive guide to our academic offerings.
Understanding Our Qualifications
To help you navigate your academic journey, here is a quick guide to the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels and admission requirements at CUT.
NQF Levels 5 & 6
Higher Certificates (1 year) and Diplomas (2–3 years). Ideal for foundational, practical, and vocational skills.
NQF Levels 7 & 8
Bachelor's Degrees (3–4 years), Advanced Diplomas, and Honours. Focused on advanced theoretical and practical knowledge.
Admission Points (APS)
The minimum APS to study at CUT is 27, though some programmes require higher scores. Calculate your APS here.
Note: Specific minimum subject requirements still apply for each programme. Please click on any programme below to view its detailed admission criteria. For prospective students with NC(V) or N4, N5, and N6 qualifications, alternative entry pathways are available.
Undergraduate Programmes
If you are entering university for the first time or starting a new academic path, explore our first-time entering qualifications below.
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
- • Higher Certificate in Construction
- • Bachelor of Construction in Health and Safety Management
- • Higher Certificate in Information Technology
- • Bachelor of Construction in Construction Management
- • Higher Certificate in Mathematics for Engineering Technology
- • Bachelor of Construction in Quantity Surveying
- • Higher Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies
- • Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering
- • Diploma in Computer Networking
- • Diploma in Information Technology
- • Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering
- • Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering
- • Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering
- • Diploma in Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
- • Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting
- • Diploma in Agricultural Management
- • Diploma in Somatology
- • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Clinical Technology
- • Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science
- • Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostics
- • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
Faculty of Humanities
- • Diploma in Design and Studio Art
- • Diploma in Language Practice and Media Studies
- • Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
- • Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Computer Science
- • Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Economic and Management Sciences
- • Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Language Education
- • Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Mathematics
- • Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Natural Sciences
- • Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching: Specialisation: Technology
Faculty of Management Sciences
- • Higher Certificate: Community Development Work
- • Diploma in Public Management
- • Diploma in Hospitality Management
- • Diploma in Tourism Management
- • Diploma in Human Resources Management
- • Bachelor of Management Sciences in Accountancy
- • Diploma in Management
- • Bachelor of Management Sciences in Internal Auditing
- • Diploma in Marketing Management
- • Diploma in Office Management and Technology
Postgraduate Programmes
Please note: NSFAS does not fund postgraduate programmes. The programmes below generally require a prior NQF Level 6 qualification or higher.
NQF 7: 1 year full-time (AdvDip / PGCE)
NQF 8: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time (PGDip / Honours)
NQF 9: 1 year min. full-time / 2 years min. part-time (Masters)
NQF 10: 2 years min. full-time / 3 years min. part-time (Doctorate)
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
NQF 8 (PGDip / Honours)
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Health and Safety Management
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Construction Management
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Quantity Surveying
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Urban Development
- • Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Civil Engineering
- • Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering
NQF 9 (Masters)
NQF 10 (Doctorate)
- • Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
- • Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
- • Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
- • Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology
- For other specialisations, please contact the relevant department.
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
NQF 7 (AdvDip)
NQF 8 (PGDip)
NQF 9 (Masters)
Faculty of Humanities
NQF 7 (AdvDip)
NQF 8 (PGDip / PGCE / Hons)
- • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Social Design
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Design Technology
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Media Studies
- • Bachelor of Education Honours in Education Management
NQF 10 (Doctorate)
- • Doctorate of Communication in Language Practice
- • Doctor of Education
- For Communication Sciences and other specialisations, please contact the relevant department.
Faculty of Management Sciences
NQF 7 (AdvDip)
NQF 8 (PGDip)
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management
- • Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Management
NQF 9 (Masters / MPhil)
- • Master of Management Sciences in Entrepreneurial Management
- • Master of Management Sciences in Human Resources Management
- • Master of Management Sciences in Marketing Management
- • Master of Management Sciences in Public Management
- • Master of Philosophy(MPhil) in Management Sciences: Hospitality Management
- • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Management Sciences: Tourism and Event Management
- • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Management Sciences
