Established in 2003, Tshwane University of Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Pretoria (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Gauteng. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Soshanguve, Ga-Rankuwa, Witbank, Nelspruit, Polokwane. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is a very large coeducational South African higher education institution. Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. TUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.