Apply Online At CPUT For 2026-2027

Apply Online At CPUT For 2026-2027

The University of Cape Peninsula is now accepting applications for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the 2026-2027 academic year. Applications are open to high school graduates and returning students from South Africa and international countries. You can access the application form online through the university’s official website, available from May to September 2025.

The application window for the 2026-2027 academic year is open from May to September 2025, with extended deadlines for certain programs until January 13, 2025; applications for select programs available to returning CPUT students from January 7 to 10, 2025; and Full Research Masters and Doctoral Degrees remaining open until March 14, 2025. Prospective students should visit the official website to complete the online application form, provide the required information, upload supporting documents, and pay the application fee (if applicable). Be sure to submit your application before the deadline, as late submissions may not be accepted.

It is important to ensure you meet the admission requirements for your chosen program, as your acceptance depends on meeting both those requirements and the availability of space. For a smooth application process, make sure to review all the important dates, application guidelines, required documents, and step-by-step instructions for applying online for the 2026-2027 academic year.

CPU Onlne Application Date 2026-2027

The application portal for Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) will be open from May to September 2025. Please note the following important deadlines:

Some programs have extended their application deadline to January 13, 2025.
Certain programs are only available to returning CPUT students from January 7 to January 10, 2025.
The application deadline for Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Postgraduate Studies will remain open until March 14, 2025.

Prospective students are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.

Admission Requirements To Apply Online At CPUT 2026-2027

Prospective students must meet specific academic qualifications, typically including a Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification. For those following the Cambridge system, the following criteria apply:

A minimum of five 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 CPUT (English or Afrikaans).
Required grades: IGCSE – A, B, or C; HIGCSE – 1, 2, or 3.

Other senior school qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Admission Requirements for International Applicants

Undergraduate Applications: International applicants must qualify for a Matriculation Exemption to enrol in degree programmes at South African universities.
Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Applications: A SAQA certificate is required for all first-year undergraduate programmes, including Higher Certificates and Diplomas.

How To Apply Online At CPUT 2026-2027

Follow the steps below to apply online;

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.

READ: Apply CPUT 2026

Requirements To Apply Online At CPUT 2026-2027

The following documents are required to apply online at CPUT for the 2026-2027 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.

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: