Apply Now At CPUT 2026-2027

Apply Now At CPUT 2026-2027

The application window for the academic year 2026-2027 at Cape Peninsula University (CPUT) will be open for aspiring applicants from May 2025 through September 2025. Applicants are to visit the official Website of the University to download the application forms, fill them out by providing all the requirements and submit them before the deadline.

Applicants are to make sure they prepare all the supporting documents including any documentation for some specific programs and make them ready before the commencement of the application process. Prospective applicants are to note that, applications submitted without the needed supporting documents will not be processed.

Prospective students finding it difficult to apply online for the 2026-2027 academic year, should read this detailed guide as it contains information about the application dates, requirements and a step-by-step guide for a successful application.

CPUT 2026-2027 Application Date 2026-2027

The application period for undergraduate programs generally runs from May to September each year, with some programs closing as early as July. For research postgraduate applications, the deadline typically extends until March of the following year.

However, a few programs have an extended application deadline of 13 January 2025. Additionally, certain programs are exclusively available to returning CPUT students, with the application period open from Tuesday, 7 January 2025, to Friday, 10 January 2025.

Application Fee to Apply At CPUT 2026-2027

Prospective students using the online application process are not required to pay an application fee. For manual applications, applicants are required of an amount of R100 and an amount of R150 for late applications.

Admission Requirements For CPUT 2026-2027

Applicants must generally meet certain academic qualifications, which may include a Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification. For students following the Cambridge system, the following requirements apply:

A minimum of five different subjects passed at the IGCSE and HIGCSE levels, with at least two subjects at the HIGCSE level.
A pass in the language of instruction at the University (either English or Afrikaans).
Specific pass grades: IGCSE: A, B, or C; HIGCSE: 1, 2, or 3.

Other senior school qualifications will be considered on merit.

International Applicants

Undergraduate Applications: International applicants must meet the requirements for a Matriculation Exemption to enrol in degree programs at South African universities.
Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Applications: A SAQA certificate is mandatory for all first-year undergraduate programs (such as Higher Certificates and Diplomas).

Required Documents To Apply At CPUT 2026-2027

Certified copies of the following documents are required to complete the online application process for the 2026 academic year;

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, and proof of temporary registration with SANC (for two years), plus a valid study permit.
Additional Documents: As 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.

READ: How Do I Complete Online Application At CPUT 2026-2027?

How To Apply At CPUT 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.

Faculties At Cape Peninsula University of Technology

CPUT offers six faculties, providing over 80 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including Applied Sciences, Business and Management Sciences, Education, Engineering & the Built Environment, Informatics and Design, and Health and Wellness Sciences. CPUT also offers a diverse range of short courses tailored to enhance skills and knowledge in specific areas.

Faculties: