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Cape Peninsula University of Technology
South Africa

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Official website: https://www.cput.ac.za/
Tel:+27 21 959 6767
Address:Symphony Way, Bellville, South Africa

Introduction to Cape Peninsula University of Technology:

Introduction: Cape Peninsula University of Technology is a public technical university located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is the only university of technology in the region and the largest university in the Western Cape Province, with more than 30,000 students.

History and establishment time: The school's history can be traced back to the early 20th century. Its predecessor, Cape Institute of Technology, was established in 1920 and Peninsula Institute of Technology was established in 1962. In January 2005, the two schools merged to form Cape Peninsula University of Technology, which is part of the transformation process of higher education in South Africa.

Institutional nature: public university.

Educational philosophy: Committed to becoming Africa's leading smart technology university, famous for innovation, and cultivating graduates who can shape a better world for mankind. Adhere to the culture of ethics and integrity, care for students, faculty and stakeholders, deal with historical issues, commit to equality, eliminate gender violence and various discriminations, show unity and diversity, pursue excellent service, and dare to explore new technologies.

Strength of running a school: It has a professional teaching team with both profound academic background and rich practical experience. The school focuses on industry-university-research cooperation, establishes cooperative relations with many enterprises and institutions, and provides students with internship and employment opportunities. Its graduates are highly competitive in the South African and international job markets.

Key disciplines: Engineering, natural sciences, information technology, business management, health sciences and other disciplines are more prominent. For example, in the field of engineering, the school has trained a large number of professionals with solid theoretical foundation and practical ability, providing strong support for South Africa's infrastructure construction and industrial development.

Faculty: There are six faculties: applied science, business and management science, education, engineering and architectural environment, informatics and design, and health and wellness science.

Ranking: The specific ranking will vary depending on different ranking institutions and years. As a well-known university of science and technology in South Africa, it has a high status and influence in the field of domestic higher education.

Fees: The application fee is 100 rand, which is non-refundable. Tuition fees for local students and refugee students can be paid in monthly installments. International students are required to pay 50% of the total fee before registration and the remaining balance before the end of May. Tuition fees vary for different majors and academic levels. Specific fees can be found on the school's official website.

Campus environment: There are five campuses, namely Belleville Campus, Cape Town City Campus (District Six Campus), Mowbray Campus, Granger Bay Campus and Wellington Campus. The campus facilities are modern, equipped with libraries, laboratories, computer centers, sports facilities, etc., providing students with good learning and living conditions.