Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa • Founded 1979 • World Rank #1723
Overview
Established in 2003, the Tshwane University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Pretoria (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gauteng.
This institution also has branch campuses in Soshanguve, Ga-Rankuwa, Witbank, Nelspruit and Polokwane. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a very large-sized coeducational South African higher education institution.
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
TUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Tshwane University of Technology's campus address and the ways prospective students can reach the institution. For visa queries, contact the international student services office directly rather than central admissions.
Academic Details
Tshwane University of Technology's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.
Academic Structures
Tshwane University of Technology's internal academic organisation — faculties, schools, and constituent units — is broken down below. Each unit handles a specific subject cluster and houses its own programmes and faculty.
Unit 7 items
- Faculty of Economics and Finance
- Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
- Faculty of Management Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of The Arts
Degrees
Tshwane University of Technology's qualifications, sorted by level, give a quick overview of study routes. Use this view to scan from foundation through to research-level options before drilling into specific names.
Bachelor's 14 programs
Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Geology
- Health Sciences
- Industrial Engineering
- Laboratory Techniques
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Medical Technology
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Polymer and Plastics Technology
Master's 61 programs
Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Agricultural Management
- Agriculture
- Applied Linguistics
- Architecture
- Biotechnology
- Building Technologies
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Business and Commerce
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Cinema and Television
- Civil Engineering
- Communication Arts
- Computer Science
- Cooking and Catering
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Studies
- Film
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Fire Science
- Food Technology
- Geology
- Hotel Management
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Human Resources
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Journalism
- Kinesiology
- Laboratory Techniques
- Leadership
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Nursing
- Operations Research
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacology
- Physical Therapy
- Police Studies
- Public Relations
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Sports Management
- Surveying and Mapping
- Tourism
- Water Science
Doctoral 24 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Agriculture
- Applied Linguistics
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Cinema and Television
- Communication Arts
- Design
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Film
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Leadership
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Management Systems
- Marketing
- Performing Arts
- Police Studies
- Public Relations
- Tourism
Diploma & Certificate 53 programs
Diploma and certificate routes deliver focused, applied training for fast entry into skilled occupations.
- Accountancy
- Administration
- Adult Education
- Agriculture
- Analytical Chemistry
- Animal Husbandry
- Applied Linguistics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Business and Commerce
- Cinema and Television
- Communication Systems
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Food Technology
- Geology
- Hotel Management
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Human Resources
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Management
- Information Management
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- Jewellery Art
- Journalism
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Multimedia
- Nursing
- Operations Research
- Performing Arts
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Police Studies
- Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Public Relations
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Sports Management
- Surveying and Mapping
- Tourism
- Veterinary Science
- Vocational Education
- Water Science
- Wildlife
Other 7 programs
- Civil Engineering
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Polymer and Plastics Technology
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa.
Economics and Finance (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Economics
- Finance
Common Career Paths
- Financial Analyst
- Investment Banker
- Risk Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Engineering and the Built Environment (Faculty) 12 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architecture
- Building Technologies
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Humanities (Faculty) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Arts and Humanities
- Communication Studies
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Sciences
- Journalism
- Law
- Mathematics Education
- Modern Languages
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Safety Engineering
- Science Education
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Editor
- Cultural Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Information and Communication Technology (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Information Technology
- Multimedia
- Software Engineering
Common Career Paths
- Journalist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Content Strategist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Management Sciences (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
- Sports Management
- Tourism
- Transport Management
Common Career Paths
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Science (Faculty) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Crop Production
- Dentistry
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Food Technology
- Health Sciences
- Horticulture
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Sports
- Water Science
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
The Arts (Faculty) 15 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dance
- Fashion Design
- Film
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Jewellery Art
- Multimedia
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Photography
- Singing
- Textile Design
- Theatre
- Visual Arts
Programs Offered
All active programmes at Tshwane University of Technology are listed by degree level. Cross-reference against the divisions section to identify which faculty owns each programme — that determines admissions handling.
Bachelor's Degree
19 programmes
Tshwane University of Technology lists 19 programmes that award a bachelor's degree — the foundational tier where students establish a discipline before narrowing their focus later.
Bachelor of Building Science Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching Arts
Bachelor of Education in Technical and Vocational Teaching Education & Teaching
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Materials Engineering in Polymer Technology Materials Science
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science
Bachelor of Geomatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical Technology Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Health Science in Veterinary Technology Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing Nursing
Bachelor of Radiography in Diagnostic Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry Chemistry
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
12 programmes
Tshwane University of Technology's 12 programmes at this tier lead to a master's qualification, valued for the focused, research-informed depth they add beyond undergraduate study.
Master of Applied Sciences Natural Sciences
Master of Architecture Architecture
Master of Economics Economics
Master of Economics in Innovation Economics
Master of Engineering in Polymer Technology Materials Science
Master of Engineering Management Business & Management
Master of Language Practice Linguistics & Language Studies
Master of Management Sciences in Contact Centre Management Business & Management
Master of Motion Picture Production
Master of Performing Arts Performing Arts
Master of Strategic Communication Communication Studies
Master of Tourism and Hospitality Leadership Hospitality Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
8 programmes
Browse 8 programmes of research-degree study at Tshwane University of Technology. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.
Doctor of Architecture Architecture
Doctor of Art and Design Applied Design
Doctor of Business Studies Business & Management
Doctor of Education Education & Teaching
Doctor of Management Sciences in Administrative Information Management IT Management
Doctor of Motion Picture Production
Doctor of Performing Arts Performing Arts
Doctor of Policing
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
149 programmes
Alongside its degrees, Tshwane University of Technology provides 149 programmes at associate, certificate, diploma, and foundation level, typically shorter and more applied in focus.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration Business Administration
Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry Chemistry
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science Computer Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering Information Systems & Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management Civil Engineering & Construction
Postgraduate Diploma in Contact Centre Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies Physiotherapy
Postgraduate Diploma in Credit Management IT Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Sciences Horticulture and Crop Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Design Applied Design
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics Economics
Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning Finance, Banking & Insurance
Postgraduate Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts Liberal Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Fire Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Food Technology Food Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Postgraduate Diploma in Geomatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Teaching and Learning Education & Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management Hospitality Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Physics Physics & Astronomy
Postgraduate Diploma in Informatics Information Systems & Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing Accounting
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
Postgraduate Diploma in Kinesiology and Coaching Science Natural Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Laboratory Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice Linguistics & Language Studies
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Marketing
Postgraduate Diploma in Motion Picture Production
Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia Computing Information Systems & Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Oncology and Palliative Nursing Nursing
Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Performing Arts Performing Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy
Postgraduate Diploma in Policing
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Affairs Politics & International Relations
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Postgraduate Diploma in Quality Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction
Postgraduate Diploma in Somatic Therapy Health Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Management Tourism & Leisure
Postgraduate Diploma in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Water Science and Technology General Engineering
Advanced Certificate in Water Treatment Hydrology & Water Management
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Accounting
Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training Teaching Education & Teaching
Advanced Diploma in Analytical Chemistry Chemistry
Advanced Diploma in Animal Sciences Animal Science
Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology Biotechnology
Advanced Diploma in Commercial Photography Photography
Advanced Diploma in Computer Science Computer Sciences
Advanced Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering Information Systems & Technology
Advanced Diploma in Construction Management Civil Engineering & Construction
Advanced Diploma in Contact Centre Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Correctional and Rehabilitation Studies Physiotherapy
Advanced Diploma in Crop Sciences Horticulture and Crop Science
Advanced Diploma in Dental Technology Dentistry
Advanced Diploma in Economics Economics
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Advanced Diploma in Financial Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning Finance, Banking & Insurance
Advanced Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts Liberal Arts
Advanced Diploma in Fire Technology
Advanced Diploma in Food Technology Food Science
Advanced Diploma in Geology Earth Sciences & Geology
Advanced Diploma in Geomatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Advanced Diploma in Health Care Administration and Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management Hospitality Management
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Physics Physics & Astronomy
Advanced Diploma in Informatics Information Systems & Technology
Advanced Diploma in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
Advanced Diploma in Integrated Communication Communication Studies
Advanced Diploma in Integrated Communication Design Communication Studies
Advanced Diploma in Interior Design Applied Design
Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing Accounting
Advanced Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture Applied Design
Advanced Diploma in Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
Advanced Diploma in Kinesiology and Coaching Science Natural Sciences
Advanced Diploma in Language Practice Linguistics & Language Studies
Advanced Diploma in Marketing Marketing
Advanced Diploma in Motion Picture Production
Advanced Diploma in Multimedia Computing Information Systems & Technology
Advanced Diploma in Nature Conservation
Advanced Diploma in Operations Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts Performing Arts
Advanced Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy
Advanced Diploma in Policing
Advanced Diploma in Project Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Public Affairs Politics & International Relations
Advanced Diploma in Public Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Advanced Diploma in Quality Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering & Construction
Advanced Diploma in Retail Business Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Somatic Therapy Health Sciences
Advanced Diploma in Technical Vocational Teaching Education & Teaching
Advanced Diploma in Traffic Safety and Municipal Police Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Water Science and Technology General Engineering
Advanced Diploma in Wildlife Management Business & Management
Advanced Diploma in Work Study
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechatronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Metallurgical Engineering Materials Science
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Polymer Technology Materials Science
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Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training Education & Teaching
Diploma in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction
Diploma in Computer Science Computer Sciences
Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering Information Systems & Technology
Diploma in Economics Economics
Diploma in Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship
Diploma in Financial Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Diploma in Financial Planning Finance, Banking & Insurance
Diploma in Food Operations Management Business & Management
Diploma in Geomatics Civil Engineering & Construction
Diploma in Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
Diploma in Integrated Communication Communication Studies
Diploma in Integrated Communication Design Communication Studies
Diploma in Internal Auditing Accounting
Diploma in Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media
Diploma in Law Law
Diploma in Legal Support Law
Diploma in Multimedia Computing Information Systems & Technology
Diploma in Nature Conservation
Diploma in Performing Arts Performing Arts
Diploma in Public Affairs Politics & International Relations
Diploma in Public Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Diploma in Water Science and Technology General Engineering
Diploma in Wildlife Management Business & Management
Higher Certificate in Administrative Information Management Business & Management
Higher Certificate in Contact Centre Management Business & Management
Higher Certificate in Forestry Management Forestry & Natural Resources
Higher Certificate in Music Music
Higher Certificate in Resource and Waste Management Business & Management
Higher Certificate in Water Treatment Hydrology & Water Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Further Education and Training Teaching Education & Teaching
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Accounting
Postgraduate Diploma in Administrative Information Management Business & Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Sciences Animal Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Biotechnology Biotechnology
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Tshwane University of Technology
Practical steps to apply to Tshwane University of Technology, suitable as a starting checklist before contacting the admissions team directly.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Tshwane University of Technology runs 188 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Before applying to Tshwane University of Technology, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for South Africa.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Tshwane University of Technology's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Lodge your application through the official website (www.tut.ac.za). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +27 (12) 382 5911. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tshwane University of Technology
Quick answers to the most common questions about Tshwane University of Technology — covering location, founding, ranking, programmes, and admissions context.
When did Tshwane University of Technology open?
Tshwane University of Technology traces its founding to 1979 (approximately 47 years ago).
Where can I find Tshwane University of Technology?
The institution is located in Pretoria, South Africa.
What is Tshwane University of Technology's control type?
Tshwane University of Technology operates as a public institution.
How many students does Tshwane University of Technology have?
The institution has a student body of 45,000-49,999.
What is Tshwane University of Technology's ranking?
Tshwane University of Technology holds rank #1723 globally and #11 in South Africa.
What programmes are available at Tshwane University of Technology?
Programmes at Tshwane University of Technology cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
What is Tshwane University of Technology's academic structure?
The institution comprises 7 academic units.
Is Tshwane University of Technology officially recognised?
Tshwane University of Technology is accredited by Deparment of Higher Education and Training (DHET); South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Where can I learn more about Tshwane University of Technology?
You can find Tshwane University of Technology online at www.tut.ac.za.
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