The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) was established in 2004 through the merger of three technikons: Technikon Northern Gauteng, Technikon North-West, and Technikon Pretoria. Today, TUT is the largest contact university in South Africa, with more than 60,000 students enrolled.TUT is known for offering a wide range of vocational and professional programmes, strong research in applied sciences, and for producing graduates who are workplace-ready.

It has multiple campuses spread across Gauteng, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo.

List of TUT Campuses

1. Pretoria Campus – Pretoria, Gauteng

• Faculties/Programs: Engineering & the Built Environment, Science, Arts & Design, Humanities, Law, Management Sciences, Information & Communication Technology

• Facilities: Large library, residences, sports grounds, art gallery, science and engineering labs

• Notable Facts: Main administrative campus and the largest TUT campus

2. Arcadia Campus – Pretoria, Gauteng

• Faculties/Programs: Humanities, Performing Arts, Journalism, and Law

• Special Focus: Arts, drama, journalism, music

3. Arts Campus – Pretoria, Gauteng

• Specialisation: Dedicated to Fine Arts, Design, and Performing Arts

• Notable Facts: Known for producing top talent in fashion, graphic design, and music

4. Ga-Rankuwa Campus – Pretoria North, Gauteng

• Faculties/Programs: Health Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Environmental Health

• Facilities: On-campus hospital links, clinical training facilities

• Notable Facts: Strong reputation in health sciences and community health

5. Soshanguve North Campus – Pretoria North, Gauteng

• Faculties/Programs: Engineering, ICT, Science, and Technology

• Notable Facts: Major centre for STEM programmes

6. Soshanguve South Campus – Pretoria North, Gauteng

• Faculties/Programs: Business, Management, and Humanities

• Specialisation: Focus on entrepreneurship and business education

7. eMalahleni Campus – Mpumalanga

• Faculties/Programs: Engineering, Business, and ICT

• Notable Facts: Serves the Mpumalanga region with mining and engineering-related programmes

8. Mbombela Campus – Mpumalanga

• Faculties/Programs: Education, ICT, Business, Science

• Notable Facts: One of the newer campuses, helping expand access to higher education in Mpumalanga

9. Polokwane Campus – Limpopo

• Faculties/Programs: Management Sciences, Education, Humanities

• Notable Facts: Provides access to higher education for Limpopo students without needing to travel to Gauteng

Closing Notes

The Tshwane University of Technology is a truly multi-campus institution, with nine campuses across three provinces. Its strength lies in its practical, career-focused training and its ability to reach students in both urban and rural areas.

For more details on applications, programs, and campus life, visit the official website: https://www.tut.ac.za