CUT Courses and Faculties

The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) offers higher certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and degrees through four faculties, on its Bloemfontein and Welkom campuses. The details below come from CUT's online course calculator and its programme pages.

CUT's four faculties

• Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology: Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Construction degrees, engineering and IT diplomas, and higher certificates in construction, IT and renewable energy
• Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences: Clinical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography in Diagnostics, Environmental Health, Agricultural Management, Somatology and Dental Assisting
• Faculty of Humanities: Bachelor of Education degrees, design and studio art, language practice and media studies
• Faculty of Management Sciences: accountancy and internal auditing degrees, and diplomas in human resources, marketing, office, public and tourism management

Minimum points

• BEngTech and Bachelor of Construction degrees: 32
• Health science degrees, such as Radiography and Clinical Technology: 30
• Diploma in Tourism Management: 28
• Most other diplomas and BEd: 27

CUT uses its own scoring scale, where Life Orientation counts for a maximum of 1 point. See the CUT admission requirements page.

Campuses

Some programmes run on both the Bloemfontein and Welkom campuses, while others are offered only in Bloemfontein. Each programme page on CUT's website shows its campus and the duration of the programme, so check before you apply.

Selection tests

Candidates with 22 to 26 points may be asked to write a selection test run by CUT's Wellness Centre, which assesses aptitude and English proficiency.

Fee increases

For 2026, CUT raised tuition fees by 4.15% and accommodation fees by 5.7%, in line with directives from the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Recognition of prior learning

If you do not meet the traditional NSC requirements, CUT offers routes from TVET colleges and through the recognition of prior learning for working professionals and mature learners.

Online study

CUT also offers some fully online qualifications, which have their own application dates and are paid per module.

Learning online

CUT uses eThuto as its main online learning system. All enrolled students are registered automatically on eThuto, CUT's online learning system, where they find their module material.

Registering for both semesters

Students in the Faculties of Humanities and Management Sciences register for both semesters during the first-semester registration period. If they fail a prerequisite in the first semester, the second-semester subject is cancelled.

Costs

Your fees depend on your programme. Read more on the CUT fees page and the how to apply page.