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About

CPUT is the only university of technology in the Western Cape and the largest in the province serving over 33,000 students across six campuses, including Bellville, District Six, and Granger Bay. Formed in 2005 through the merger of Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon, CPUT is built on a legacy of applied learning, transformation, and technological advancement.

Its motto, "Creating Futures", speaks to its mission: empowering students to solve real-world problems through innovation, research, and industry-aligned education. Whether you're designing satellites, launching startups, or reimagining urban spaces, CPUT offers a future-focused environment where creativity meets impact.

Courses Offered

CPUT offers qualifications from Higher Certificates and Diplomas to Bachelor's, Honours, Master's, and Doctoral degrees across six faculties:

• Applied Sciences:

Analytical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Health, Food Technology, Marine Science, Horticulture, Nature Conservation

• Business and Management Sciences:

Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, HR, Marketing, Office Management, Retail, Tourism

• Education:

Phase, Intermediate Phase, Senior & FET Teaching, Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

• Engineering & the Built Environment:

Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Maritime Studies, Construction Management, Surveying

• Health and Wellness Sciences:

Nursing, Radiography, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences

• Informatics and Design:

ICT (Applications Development, Networks, Multimedia), Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion, Journalism, Architecture

CPUT also offers short courses, advanced diplomas, and postgraduate certificates in specialized fields like Construction Safety, Entrepreneurial Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation. Its co-operative education model ensures students gain hands-on experience through internships and industry placements.

Career Opportunities

CPUT graduates are highly sought after across South Africa's public and private sectors. Engineering and IT alumni often enter roles in infrastructure, software development, and renewable energy. Health Sciences students find careers in hospitals, labs, and wellness organizations, while Business and Design graduates thrive in entrepreneurship, media, and corporate leadership.

CPUT also offers academic and research roles—recent vacancies include positions like Lecturer in Tourism & Event Management, Clinical Mentor in Nursing, and Additive Manufacturing Assistant2. With strong industry linkages and a focus on innovation, CPUT equips students to lead, build, and transform their communities.