The Central University of Technology in South Africa is introduced as follows:

Introduction: Located in Bloemfontein, Free State Province, South Africa, it is an institution of higher learning focusing on education and research in the field of science and technology. It has made remarkable achievements in cultivating technical talents and provides students with a variety of contact and distance learning opportunities.

History and establishment time: Founded in 1981, it was originally the Free State Polytechnic. In 2004, it was officially renamed the Central University of Technology. It has developed from focusing on vocational training to providing multidisciplinary undergraduate and postgraduate degree education.

Institutional nature: public university.

Educational philosophy: Adhering to the concept of "thinking beyond", focusing on cultivating students' critical thinking, creativity and innovation, the curriculum emphasizes the relevance of practice and industry, and through cooperation with enterprises, students are equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to adapt to the evolving technological environment.

School strength: With more than 1,900 faculty and staff, it provides students with rich academic resources and support. Focusing on the integration of industry, academia and research, working closely with enterprises, providing students with internship and employment opportunities, graduates are highly competitive in the field of science and technology in South Africa.

Key disciplines: Construction management, transportation engineering, mechanical engineering and other majors in the engineering field, as well as business management, human resource management and other majors in the management field are more prominent. In addition, biomedical technology, clinical technology and other majors in the health science field also have certain advantages.

Faculty: There are the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences, the Faculty of Management Sciences, and the Faculty of Humanities.

Ranking: It has a certain influence in South Africa, but the specific ranking varies depending on different institutions and years. It is not yet at the forefront of international rankings, but it is at an upper-middle level among South African universities of science and technology.

Cost: The South African government does not subsidize undergraduate education for international students, and subsidizes two-thirds for postgraduates and above, and individuals pay one-third. Tuition fees vary depending on the major, and the overall cost is relatively low. The tuition fees for most majors are less than US$1,000 per year.

Campus environment: The main campus is in the urban area of ​​​​Bloemfontein, and there are four campuses in Kimberley, Krusta, Wilkum and Kwakwa. The Bloemfontein campus offers students modern accommodation facilities and a rich campus life with a variety of clubs and societies where students can participate in sports activities or pursue their artistic interests.