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Start Your Journey
Programme Finder (course search)
Search our career-focused diplomas, degrees and undergraduate qualifications across four faculties.
TVET College Pathways
Clear admission routes for NC(V) Level 4 and N-certificate students transitioning into career-focused university programmes.
Admission Points and Matric Requirements
Your admission to the Central University of Technology depends on the year you completed your matric certificate and your pass level.
Calculate my APS
Enter your National Senior Certificate marks to work out your Admission Points Score.
Study at Our Campuses
Experience CUT campuses in Bloemfontein and Welkom
Bloemfontein Campus
Our main campus offers a dynamic academic environment, modern facilities and a vibrant student community in the heart of the Free State.
Explore Campus
Welkom Campus
Our Welkom campus provides a focused, supportive learning environment with specialised facilities, serving the unique needs of our local and regional students.
Explore Campus
Where Your Future Takes Shape
The Central University of Technology is a vibrant university of technology with campuses in Bloemfontein and Welkom. Through applied learning, innovation and real-world impact, we are changing lives, transforming society and shaping the future.
Studying at CUT means joining a student-centred community committed to your success. From your first day to graduation, we support you with academic advising, wellness services, funding guidance and a campus culture built on ubuntu, integrity and excellence.
Whether you are a matriculant, a TVET college student, a postgraduate researcher, an international student or a working professional studying online, CUT has a pathway for you. Explore our career-focused diplomas, degrees and postgraduate qualifications across four faculties.
Your journey starts here. Find your programme, calculate your admission points, check the key dates and apply online. When you study at CUT, you do not just prepare for a career. You start thinking beyond.
Your Journey from Application to First Day
Once you have submitted your application, here is what happens next. CUT will communicate with you at every step, but you can also proactively track your progress using the tools below.
Check Your Application Status
After applying, CUT will review your documents and admission points. You will receive an email or SMS when your status changes, but you can also check for updates at any time using the portal below.
Check Application Status →Receive Your Offer and Prepare for Registration
If you meet the requirements, you will receive an official offer to study at CUT. Once you accept the offer, you can begin preparing for registration by reviewing the requirements, paying your initial fees, and gathering your documents.
View Registration Guide →Attend Orientation
Before classes begin, CUT hosts a comprehensive orientation programmes for all new students. Orientation is your official welcome to the university, where you will meet your faculty, tour the campus, learn how to use eThuto and the Student Portal, connect with fellow students, and receive everything you need to start your studies with confidence.
Your First Day of Class
With registration complete and orientation behind you, you are ready. Your first day of class is the start of your CUT journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
