The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) is a public university of technology situated in the Free State province of South Africa.
CUT was established in 1981 as “Technikon Free State” As part of the South African government’s restructuring of tertiary education for the new millennium it was promoted to university of technology status.
Set in the heartland of South Africa, the Central University of Technology was established in 1981 as “Technikon Free State”.
The Central University of Technology, Free State boasts two campuses – one in Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, and the other in Welkom, the heart of the Free State goldfields.
The two campuses offer programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; Management Sciences; Humanities; and Education.
CUT is overseen by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the National Government of South Africa.
Overview
| Nickname: | CUT |
| Motto: | Thinking Beyond |
| Type: | Public University |
| Established: | 1981 |
| Chancellor: | Dr Vincent Maphai |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Prof Pamela Dube |
| Location: | Bloemfontein, Welkom, Free State, South Africa |
| Website: | www.cut.ac.za |
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chancellor
- Dr Vincent Maphai
Vice Chancellor
- Prof Pamela Dube (Vice-Chancellor and Principal)
Deputy Vice Chancellors
- Prof David Ngidi (Teaching and Learning)
- Prof Wendy Setlalentoa (Acting: Research, Innovation and Engagement)
Chief Financial Officer
- Mr Mili Nemutshili
Senior Management
- Mr Setumo Llale (Executive Director: Resources and Operations)
- Dr Joe Molete (Principal: Welkom Campus)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Central University of Technology, Free State are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | 20 President Brand Street, Westdene, Bloemfontein, 9300 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300 |
| Telephone: | 051 507 3911 |
| Website: | www.cut.ac.za |
