Application At CPUT For 2026-2027

Application At CPUT For 2026-2027

The application window for the 2026-2027 academic year at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) will be open from May to September 2025. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the university’s official website to download the application forms, complete them with the required information, and submit them before the deadline.

The online application window is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate applicants from South Africa and other countries who want to pursue higher education at CPUT. Applicants must provide certified copies of supporting documents to apply and must complete the online application form, before the closing date as late applications may not be considered for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate applicant for the 2026-2027 academic year, Read this detailed guide as it provides information about the important dates and deadlines, requirements and a step-by-step guide for a successful application.

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CPUT Application Date 2026-2027

The 2026 application timelines have closed, except for a few programmes whose deadlines have been extended to 13 January 2025, certain programmes available exclusively to returning CPUT students from 7 to 10 January 2025, and Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Studies, which remain open until 14 March 2025.

Prospective students are urged to submit their applications before the closing date as late applications may not be considered for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Required Documents To Apply Online At CPUT 2026-2027

Certified copies of the following documents are required to apply online art Cape Peninsula University of Technology;

South African Applicants:

A certified copy of the first page of your Identity Document or Birth Certificate.
A certified copy of your Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. If you are currently in Grade 12, please submit your marks obtained in Grade 11.
Certified copies of the original Academic record and Certificate of Conduct, or certified copies of other certificates/ diplomas/ degrees you obtained previously from any other higher education institution.

International Applicants

Permanent Residency Applicants: Passport and proof of Permanent Residency or South African ID.
Refugee/Asylum Seekers: Temporary permit or formal recognition of refugee status in South Africa.
Passport.
School-Leaving Certificate (with English translation if not in English).
Congo-Brazzaville Applicants: Liste des Admis au Bac and an English translation.
Democratic Republic of Congo Applicants: Sixth-year Bulletin: Diplom D’Etat, journal, transcripts, or embassy confirmation of results.
Angolan Applicants: Portuguese results and an English translation.
Applicants from Gabon, Cameroon, Bangladesh, and Burundi: French results with an English translation.
English Translations: Must be stamped by a sworn translator.
International Nursing Applicants: Approval of nursing qualifications from SAQA, proof of temporary registration with SANC (for two years), and a valid study permit.
Additional Documents: These are listed under the “Additional Admission Requirements” section for your program.

NB: Ensure that all uploaded documents are less than 2 MB in size, and in JPEG, PDF, TIFF or GIF format.

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CPUT Online Application Procedure 2026-2027

Follow the step-by-step guide below to apply at CPUT for the 2026-2027 academic year;

Choose Your Programme and Check Requirements

Browse the list of available programmes.

Prepare and Upload Your Documents

Gather all required documents, including any outstanding ones. Applicants under 18 must submit a Minor Application Declaration form.

Complete the online

Download and complete the online application form with the required information

Upload Documents

Upload certified copies of the required supporting documents

Apply

Submit your completed application to apply.

How To Track CPUT ONloine Application Status 2026-2027

Follow the steps below to discover the status of your 2026-2027 applications

Visit the official website of CPUT
Navigate to the application status check portal
Your ID / Passport / Asylum number OR your Student Number and your full First Name
Click on ” GET MY APPLICATION STATUS”

Click HERE to track your application status

Contact CPUT