Tshwane University of Technology is a well-known institution of higher learning in South Africa. Here is a detailed introduction about it:

Introduction: A large institution of higher education in South Africa, it offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, focusing on combining theory with practice, and cultivating students' professional skills in various fields to meet the needs of society and industry.

History and establishment time: On January 1, 2004, it was formed by the merger of Northern Institute of Technology, Northwestern Institute of Technology and Pretoria Institute of Technology in Gauteng Province.

Nature of institution: Public university.

Educational philosophy: Committed to empowering students, cultivating students' professional ability, innovative thinking and social responsibility through providing high-quality education and training, so that they can meet various challenges globally and contribute to social and economic development.

School strength: It has a professional faculty team with rich experience in teaching and research. The school has multiple campuses with advanced teaching facilities to provide students with good learning conditions. It has established cooperative relations with many domestic and foreign enterprises and institutions to provide students with internship and employment opportunities.

Key disciplines: Engineering, information technology, business, art and design are more prominent. For example, the professional courses of the School of Engineering focus on the cultivation of practical operation and engineering application capabilities, and graduates have a high degree of recognition in the engineering field in South Africa; the information technology discipline keeps up with the development trend of the industry and cultivates students' skills in computer science, network technology, software development, etc.

Faculty: Including the School of Art and Design, the School of Science, the School of Engineering and Built Environment, the School of Information and Communication Technology, the School of Humanities, the School of Economics and Finance, the School of Management Science (including the School of Business), etc.

Ranking: In 2018, it ranked 9th in South Africa. In the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, it is ranked 1201-1500. In addition, UNESCO has listed its journalism series as one of the 12 potential centers of excellence in journalism training in Africa.

Fees: Tuition fees vary depending on the major. Generally speaking, the tuition fees for undergraduate courses are around 30,000-50,000 South African rand per year, which is about RMB 13,000-22,000. The tuition fees for postgraduate courses are relatively high, ranging from 40,000 to 80,000 South African rand per year, equivalent to about 17,000 to 35,000 yuan.

Campus environment: It has 9 campuses located in Tshwane (Pretoria) and surrounding areas, such as the Pretoria main campus, Arcadia campus, and the Arts campus. Most of the campuses are located in urban areas with convenient transportation and complete surrounding supporting facilities. The campus is fully equipped with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, sports facilities, and student dormitories, providing students with a good learning and living environment.