The Varsity Review
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 CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (http://www.cput.ac.za/) |
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| MAIN CAMPUS | Based in the heart of the Cape Town City, the main campus is a part of the cityscape. Other campuses are based in Bellville, Granger Bay, Groote Schuur, Mowbray, Piketberg, Tygerberg Hospital, Wellington and Worcester. |
| ACADEMIC OFFERING | The faculties on campus are Applied Science, Business, Educational and Social Sciences, Engineering, Health and Wellness Sciences and Informatics and Design. The qualifications range from a one year National Certificate to seven year doctorate (non medical). If you are technically or creatively orientated, this may be the institution for you. NOTE: THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 AUGUST each year |
| STUDENT LIFE | Various campus based activities take place during the year, however it is very limited and generally hosted by sponsors promoting product. The Students Representative Council is being restructured to exclude politically based student parties. Head of Student Affairs, Sibusiso Chalufu says: “The SRC must add value to the student community. Servant leadership needs to be inculcated in them.” |
| SUPPORT SERVICES | As with most Universities, CPUT has the following support services available to students: Campus Health Clinics, Disability Unit, HIV/AIDS Unit and Student Counselling. |
| RADIO STATION | UNI FM, formally CATS Radio – Contemporary Hit Radio with an Urban Base |
| MAJOR PRO | Technical qualifications available |
| MAJOR CON | Lack of student based social activities arranged by the institution. |
| INTERNATIONAL RATING | 5,528 |
 NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY (http://www.nwu.ac.za/) |
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| MAIN CAMPUS | Main campus in the sleepy town of Potchefstroom, with satellite campuses in Mafikeng, Mankwe and the Vaal Triangle. |
| ACADEMIC OFFERING | The university is famous for its theology department, however offers an extremely broad spectrum of academic qualifications. Be cautious though, if you opt for a course, be sure you are aware of which campus the course is offered on. |
| STUDENT LIFE | The Potchefstroom campus life is excellent, as a university town, the student population control the region, with events and close knit community based events and parties taking preference. There is also a brand new mall in the area about 1km from the main campus with a cinema if you need that midday break from class. For more on the student life at NWU, check out their student life promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCKLkpUNQok |
| SUPPORT SERVICES | Extensive student support structures are in place on each campus ranging from disability assistance to international students assistance and with the small community on the various campuses individual attention in student support is highly valued. |
| RADIO STATION | PUK FM – Pop/Rock based station that covers the Potchefstroom Metro on 93.6FM |
| MAJOR PRO | Small community with excellent support structures. |
| MAJOR CON | The distance from a major centre/city. |
| INTERNATIONAL RATING | Not listed |