The Mangosuthu University Of Technology is one of the six universities of technology in the Republic of South Africa. Located at Umlazi Township, we are named after our founder Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who upon realising that under Apartheid in 1974, there was no technology institution in KwaZulu-Natal. MUT has three faculties: Engineering, Management Sciences and Natural Sciences.

Forty-one years later, MUT has a total population of about 14,500 students with a gender parity of 50/50. We accommodate close to 90% of our student population on campus and across 43 outsourced residences. International students are accommodated in a dedicated residence, named after the acquired Executive Hotel.

VISION

To be a transforming, equitable, sustainable and academically excellent University of Technology anchored in its communities.

The Vision is an expression of a commitment to:

• Grow in academic stature;
• Be fair and inclusive;
• Grow in harmony with our resources;
• and Grow together with our communities.

MISSION

To offer technological, career-directed educational programmes focusing on innovative problem-solving research and engage with government/business/industry and communities as end-users.

Core Values

Encourage a culture of discussion and learning that values honesty, superior performance, inclusivity, respect, cooperation, and creativity.
MUT’s guiding principles show how we have carried out our strategy and how we want to carry out our purpose and realize our vision.
Each value shows a deep, common understanding of how we approach directing and controlling the future:

1. ACCOUNTABILITY: MUT is committed to transparency and accountability. Our decisions ensure responsible stewardship of the University’s resources, reputation, and values. We lead by example in all areas including our approaches to sustainability.
2. INTEGRITY: MUT adheres to a standard of core values and ensures that our actions meet expectations and are carried out in a fair and ethical fashion.
3. RESPECT:
4. EXCELLENCE: MUT strives consistently to provide high-quality service, teaching and research through excellence. We strive for excellence and strive to apply the highest standards for the benefit of our community. These values ​​define what MUT stands for and what it delivers. We are committed to complying with them, regardless of whether they are rewarded or not, and even if they result in a competitive prejudice.

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