Apply At CPUT For 2026-2027

Apply At CPUT For 2026-2027

The online application portal for CPUT will be open from May to September 2025, therefore undergraduate and postgraduate applicants for the 2026-2027 academic year can apply for admissions. High school graduates from South Africa and across the globe can access the online application form on the university’s official website. To apply, students must complete the form, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit their application between May and September 2025.

For some programs, the application deadline has been extended to 13 January 2026. Additionally, certain programs will only accept applications from returning CPUT students between 7 and 10 January 2026. Applications for Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Degrees will remain open until 14 March 2026. Applicants to CPUT should ensure they meet the admission requirements, as acceptance is based on both eligibility and space availability.

If you are unsure about the application process, this guide provides everything you need, including key dates, required documents, and detailed step-by-step instructions to help you successfully apply for the 2026 academic year.

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CPUT 2026-2027 Online Application Date

The online application portal for CPUT will be open from May to September 2025; however, a limited number of programmes have extended deadlines until 13 January 2026, certain programmes are exclusively open to returning CPUT students from 7 to 10 January 2026, and the deadline for Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Postgraduate Studies remains open until 14 March 2026.

Requirements To Apply At CPUT 2026-2027

The following documents are required to apply online at CPUT for the 2026 academic year;

For 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, submit your Grade 11 marks.
Certified copies of your original Academic Record and Certificate of Conduct, or certified copies of other certificates, diplomas, or degrees obtained from any previous higher education institution.

For International Applicants:

Permanent Residency Applicants: Submit a certified copy of your passport and proof of Permanent Residency or South African ID.
Refugee/Asylum Seekers: Submit a certified copy of your temporary permit or formal recognition of refugee status in South Africa.
Passport: A certified copy of your passport.
School-Leaving Certificate: If your certificate is not in English, please provide an English translation.

Specific Requirements for Certain Countries:

Congo-Brazzaville Applicants: Submit Liste des Admis au Bac along with an English translation.
Democratic Republic of Congo Applicants: Provide your Sixth-year Bulletin, Diplom D’Etat, journal, transcripts, or embassy confirmation of results.
Angolan Applicants: Submit Portuguese results with an English translation.
Applicants from Gabon, Cameroon, Bangladesh, and Burundi: Provide French results with an English translation.

English Translations: These must be stamped by a sworn translator.

For International Nursing Applicants:

Approval of nursing qualifications from SAQA.
Proof of temporary registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) for two years.
Valid study permit.

CPUT Online Application Process 2026-2027

The CPUT application is done online on the official website of the university during the application period as manual applications are not accepted. Follow the steps below to apply online for the 2026-2027 academic year;

Visit the CPUT official website

Visit https://www.cput.ac.za/

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.

Contact CPUT

For general inquiries, you can contact the CPUT call centre at info@cput.ac.za or reach them by phone at +27 21 959 6767. For inquiries related to applications, admissions, and registration, you can contact the following numbers: