CPUT Apply Online 2026-2027

CPUT Apply Online 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 application is done online on the official website of Cape Peninsula University of Technology during the application period. The application portal for the 2026-2027 academic year will be open from May to September 2025. However, a limited number of programmes have had their application deadlines extended to 13 January 2025, while certain programmes are available exclusively to returning CPUT students from 7 to 10 January 2025. Additionally, the application deadline for Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Postgraduate Studies remains open until 14 March 2025.

Prospective students must complete the online application form with the required information, upload certified copies of supporting documents make payment of the application fee(If applicable) and submit it to the official website of the university to apply online for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Complete applications must be submitted along with supporting documents before the closing date as late applications may not be considered for the academic year. For a successful application, follow this comprehensive guide as it provides you with the important dates and deadlines, requirements and a step-by-step guide to complete the online application form.

2026-2027 CPUT Online Application Date

The application portal will open from May- September 2025. However, The online application portal for CPUT opens the following dates for applications;

A limited number of programmes have had their application deadlines extended to 13 January 2025.
Certain programmes are open exclusively to returning CPUT students from 7 January 2025 to 10 January 2025.
The application deadline for Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Postgraduate Studies remains open until 14 March 2025.

CPUT Online Application Fee 2026-2027

Prospective students applying online are not required to pay an application fee. However, for manual applications, a fee of R100 is applicable, and late manual applications will incur a fee of R150.

Admission Requirements for CPUT 2026-2027

Applicants 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.

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 JPEG, PDF, TIFF or GIF format.
All documentation must be certified (certification may not be older than 3 months)
Save the documents separately
Please do not upload documents saved in MS Word or MS Excel format
Save each document separately in the above formats.

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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;