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Undergraduate and Graduate Programmes 2026
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CUT offers programmes in a wide field of interest
Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Programme | Minimum Level of Achievement in Subject1 (0-29%) | 2(30-39%) | 3 (40 -49%) | 4 (50-59%) | 5 (60-69%) | 6 (70-79%) | 7 (80-100%)Life Orientation will be given a score of 1 point. See Admission Points | Minimum Points | |||||||||||
M | ML | PS | LS | E | LO | L | A | AS | E | BS | IT | ||
Computer networking | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 27 | |||||||
Engineering: Civil | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 28 | |||||||
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | ||||||||
Engineering: Construction | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | |
Engineering: Health and Safety Management (Construction) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | ||||||||
Engineering: Construction Management | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | |
Engineering: Computer Systems | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | ||||||||
Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | |||||||||
Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering | 4 | 4 | 3 | 27 | |||||||||
5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | ||||||||||
Engineering: Quantity Surveying | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | |
Engineering: Renewable Energy Technologies | 4 | 4 | 27 | ||||||||||
Engineering: Hydrology and Water Resources Management | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 28 | ||||||||
Information Technology | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 27 | ||||||||
Mathematics for Engineering Technology | 2 | 4 | 3 | 27 | |||||||||
For prospective students with NC(V) or N4, N5 and N6 qualifications
Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Management Sciences
Postgraduate Programmes
- Advanced Diploma in Applied Management
- Advanced Diploma in Health Management
- Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management
- Advanced Diploma: Agricultural Extension
- Advanced Diploma: Computer Networking
- Advanced Diploma: Hospitality Management
- Advanced Diploma: Human Resources Management
- Advanced Diploma: Information Technology
- Advanced Diploma: Language Practice
- Advanced Diploma: Logistics and Transportation Management
- Advanced Diploma: Marketing
- Advanced Diploma: Media Studies
- Advanced Diploma: Public Management
- Advanced Diploma: Tourism Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction: Construction Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction: Health and Safety Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction: Quantity Surveying
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction: Urban Development
- Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Language Practice
- Postgraduate Diploma in Media Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism Management
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If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of bursaries and loans to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.
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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.
NSFAS offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans:
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NSFAS primarily funds undergraduate qualifications, but certain postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB) may be considered under the NSFAS loan scheme, not bursaries.
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- Academic transcripts (for continuing or postgraduate students).
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Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)
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Visit the NSFAS Website
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Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.
💸 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?
NSFAS funding typically includes:
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- Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)
For loans, repayment is only required once you start working and earn above a threshold (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).
🔄 NSFAS Loan Repayment
Repayments are:
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You can also apply for a partial loan conversion to a bursary if you perform well academically.
🔁 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application
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📝 Final Tips Before Applying
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By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams—without the burden of immediate financial pressure.