Cape Peninsula University Of Technology Application 2026

Cape Peninsula University Of Technology Application 2026

The 2026 online application form for Cape Peninsula University Of Technology has been released on the official website of the university from May to September 2025, for both undergraduate and postgraduate applications. Some programmes have extended deadlines until 13 January 2025. For returning CPUT students, certain programmes will be available from 7 to 10 January 2025. Meanwhile, applications for Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Postgraduate Studies will remain open until 14 March 2025. Applicants are urged to apply on time before the closing date as late applications may not be considered for the 2026 academic year.

Prospective students must visit the official website of the university to complete the online application form with the required information, upload supporting documents make payment of the application fee and submit before the closing date. Importantly, applicants must ensure that they meet the admission requirements of the university before applying since admission at CPUT is dependent on meeting the requirements and availability of space.

Applicants who are finding it difficult to apply must read this article as it provides the important dates and deadlines, required documents, a step-by-step guide to applying and all other necessary information for a successful application for the 2026 academic year.

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2026 Cape Peninsula University Of Technology Application Date

The Cape Peninsula University Of Technology online application for the 2026 academic year must be completed through the university’s official website within the designated application period. Below are the key application dates for CPUT:

General Applications: Open from May to September 2025. Extended Deadlines: Certain programmes will accept applications until 13 January 2025.
Returning CPUT Students: Applications for select programmes will be open from 7 January 2025 to 10 January 2025.
Postgraduate Studies (Full Research Master’s & Doctoral Degrees): Applications remain open until 14 March 2025.

Important: All prospective students must complete and submit their online applications before the relevant deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted.

Cape Peninsula University Of Technology Admission Requirements For 2026 Application

Applicants must meet specific academic requirements, typically holding a Senior Certificate or an equivalent qualification.

Cambridge System Requirements:

Students following the Cambridge system must pass at least five different subjects at both IGCSE and HIGCSE levels, with a minimum of two subjects at HIGCSE. A pass in the university’s language of instruction (English or Afrikaans) is also required.

Required Pass Grades:

IGCSE: Grades A, B, or C
HIGCSE: Grades 1, 2, or 3
Other senior school qualifications will be assessed individually.

International Applicants:

Undergraduate Programs: International students must obtain a Matriculation Exemption to enrol in South African degree programs.
Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Programs: A SAQA certificate is required for all first-year undergraduate programs, including Higher Certificates and Diplomas.

Required Documents To Apply Online At Cape Peninsula University Of Technology 2026

Certified copies of the following documents are required to complete the online application for the 2026-2027 academic year at CPUT;

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.

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Cape Peninsula University Of Technology Online Application Process 2026

Follow the step-by-step guide below to apply online at the CPUT;

Visit the 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.

Track CPUT Online Application Status 2026

Follow the steps below to discover the status of your 2026 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

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