Tshwane University of Technology: Statistics

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# 1663 of 14,131 In the World
# 34 of 1,104 In Africa
# 13 of 26 In South Africa
# 304 of 14,131 For Hydrology and Water resources management
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Acceptance rate

89%

Enrollment

49,910

Languages

Afrikaans;English

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate89%
Admissions RequirementsMatriculation Certificate or Certificate of Exemption issued by the Joint Matriculation Board
Academic CalendarJanuary to December
Enrollment49,910

We've calculated the 89% acceptance rate for Tshwane University of Technology based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Tshwane University of Technology.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Tshwane University of Technology faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Tshwane University of Technology.

Faculty : Economics and Finance

Accountancy Economics Finance

Faculty : Engineering and the Built Environment

Architecture Building Technologies Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Engineering Industrial Design Industrial Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering

Faculty : Humanities

Arts and Humanities Communication Studies Education Educational Administration Educational Sciences Journalism Law Mathematics Education Modern Languages Public Administration Public Relations Safety Engineering Science Education

Faculty : Information and Communication Technology

Computer Engineering Computer Networks Information Technology Multimedia Software Engineering

Faculty : Management Sciences

Hotel and Restaurant Human Resources Management Marketing Sports Management Tourism Transport Management

Faculty : Science

Biotechnology Chemistry Crop Production Dentistry Earth Sciences Environmental Studies Food Technology Health Sciences Horticulture Mathematics Nursing Pharmacy Rehabilitation and Therapy Sports Water Science

Faculty : The Arts

Dance Fashion Design Film Fine Arts Graphic Design Interior Design Jewellery Art Multimedia Music Performing Arts Photography Singing Textile Design Theatre Visual Arts

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Tshwane University of Technology.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Bachelor's Degree

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

Advanced Diploma

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 and Restaurant Hotel Management 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

Honours Degree

Civil Engineering Education Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Metallurgical Engineering Polymer and Plastics Technology

Postgraduate Diploma

Accountancy Agricultural Management Agriculture Applied Linguistics Biotechnology Business Administration Chemistry Cinema and Television Computer Science Cooking and Catering Design Economics Environmental Studies Film Finance Fine Arts Fire Science Food Technology Geology Hotel and Restaurant Hotel Management Human Resources Information Management Information Technology Journalism Kinesiology Laboratory Techniques Logistics Management Management Marketing Operations Research Performing Arts Pharmacology Physical Therapy Police Studies Public Relations Rehabilitation and Therapy Sports Management Surveying and Mapping Tourism Water Science

Master's Degree

Administration Agriculture Applied Linguistics Architecture Building Technologies Business Administration Business and Commerce Business Education Chemical Engineering Cinema and Television Civil Engineering Communication Arts Computer Science Design Education Educational Technology Electrical Engineering Engineering Engineering Management Entrepreneurship Film Finance Food Technology Human Resources Industrial Engineering Information Management International Business Journalism Leadership Logistics Management Management Marketing Mechanical Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Nursing Performing Arts Pharmacology Police Studies Public Relations Tourism

Doctorate

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

Research profile

Tshwane University of Technology has published 12,478 scientific papers with 207,263 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Materials Science.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
7,416 / 141,230
Environmental Science
6,728 / 121,593
Physics
6,556 / 125,300
Biology
6,017 / 137,308
Chemistry
5,973 / 136,600
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,689 / 69,107
Quantum and Particle physics
4,562 / 83,193
Computer Science
4,439 / 53,134
Organic chemistry
4,117 / 105,727
Materials Science
3,753 / 82,359
Ecology
3,539 / 73,163
Political Science
3,444 / 32,842
Medicine
3,382 / 61,271
Geography and Cartography
3,378 / 47,807
Law
3,220 / 31,901
Business
3,126 / 29,844
Geology
3,004 / 59,065
Mathematics
2,649 / 35,793
Sociology
2,632 / 27,485
Philosophy
2,476 / 24,687
Economics
2,234 / 24,835
Metallurgy
2,233 / 43,959
Biochemistry
2,184 / 65,473
Psychology
2,143 / 21,799
History
2,060 / 25,349
Archaeology
1,898 / 24,201
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
1,859 / 18,886
Genetics
1,854 / 49,645
Statistics
1,848 / 26,548
Paleontology
1,813 / 37,772
Electrical Engineering
1,760 / 24,546
Management
1,608 / 15,319
Mechanical Engineering
1,587 / 24,533
Optics
1,537 / 30,872
Chemical Engineering
1,417 / 45,231
Botany
1,397 / 34,086
Development Studies
1,315 / 14,312
Linguistics
1,299 / 11,313
Pathology
1,245 / 28,884
Physical
1,244 / 34,445

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

11 Notable alumni

Wikus du Toit

1. Wikus du Toit

1972-. (aged 54)
actor
Wikus du Toit is a South African producer, actor, comedian, composer, and director.
Lejeanne Marais

2. Lejeanne Marais

1989-. (aged 37)
figure skater
Lejeanne Marais is a South African former competitive figure skater. She is a five-time (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013) South African national champion and competed in the free skate at six Four Continents Championships. She was coached by her mother, Susan Marais, and Laurent Depouilly, in Cape Town. She studied architecture at the Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria, South...
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Frank Marshall

3. Frank Marshall

1985-. (aged 41)
photographer
Frank Marshall is a South African photographer mostly concerned with portraiture and the photography of music and known for his work on portraying heavy metal subculture in Botswana. He is represented by Rooke Gallery, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Zivan Smith

4. Zivan Smith

1991-. (aged 35)
athletics competitor
Zivan Smith is a South African Paralympic athlete. Smith has the use of only one arm, and completes in the T46 class. He attends Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names TUT
Founded 2003
Motto We empower people
Colors gold
Academic calendar January to December
Address Highveld Techno Park Pretoria, Gauteng, 0186 South Africa
City Population 742,000
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