CUT Application Fee
Approved methods of payment include:
- cheques;
- credit card (at University Cashiers); and
- direct deposits/electronic funds transfers (EFTs) into CUT’s bank account.
- Using the listed beneficiary on the bank,
- Creating your own beneficiary.
Deposit the application fee into the Central University of Technology, Free State’s bank account. The deposit slip must accompany the application form.
The no hassle no fuss way
CUT is listed as a beneficiary. Search for: Central University of Technology, Free State (or FS) or CUT, FS.
The deposit slip or proof of payment must be forwarded to: proofofpayments@cut.ac.za
Bursary students must please forward the bursary letters to: bursaries@cut.ac.za
If the beneficiary option is not available use the following banking details:
South African Citizen payment
| Bank: | First National Bank |
| Account name: | Central University of Technology FS Student Fee Account |
| Account number: | 62684987418 |
| Account type: | Cheque account |
| Branch name: | Bloemfontein |
| Brach Code: | 230134 |
| Reference: | Student Number or ID number must be provided* |
*Students/prospective students(new applicants)/alumni who are in possession of a student number should preferably use the student number as reference.
International payment
| Bank: | First National Bank |
| Account name: | Central University of Technology FS Foreign Account |
| Account number: | 62684988036 |
| Account type: | Cheque account |
| Branch name: | Bloemfontein |
| Brach Code: | 230134 |
| Reference: | Student Number or passport number must be provided* |
*Students/prospective students(new applicants)/alumni who are in possession of a student number should preferably use the student number as reference.
No cash on campus during registration periods
No cash will be handled by CUT cashiers during the registration period. Only credit cards, debit cards and cheque payment will be accepted by the University cashiers during this time.
2025/2026
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NON-RESIDENCE STUDENTS |
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| Applications received up to 31 August 2025/2026 |
R100.00 |
| Late applications received up to 30 September |
R100.00 |
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RESIDENCE STUDENTS |
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| All current senior students apply: 1 – 31 August |
R100.00 |
| First-years applying have no closing date |
R100.00 |
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Application fees (non-refundable) applicable to students who follow a first or new academic programme. |
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Amounts payable are subjects to change.
The application form for admission must be accompanied by the customer copy of the application fee deposit slip.
Only students who have been accepted academically by CUT, and who have received written confirmation of such academic acceptance from CUT, may apply for accommodation in a residence.
Need a quote of the full amount payable for studies? Go to Tuition
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