Online Application For 2026 At CPUT

Online Application For 2026 At CPUT

The University of Cape Peninsula is now accepting applications for undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications are open to all high school graduates and returning students from South Africa and abroad. The application form is available online on the university’s official website and can be accessed between May and September 2025. Some programs have extended deadlines until January 13, 2025, while certain programs for returning CPUT students are open from January 7 to January 10, 2025. Applications for Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Degrees will remain open until March 14, 2025.

Prospective students must visit the university’s official website to complete the online application form, upload all required supporting documents, pay the application fee (if applicable), and submit their application before the closing date. Late applications may not be accepted for the 2026–2027 academic year. Admission is contingent upon meeting the program-specific requirements and the availability of space.

To ensure a successful application, prospective students are encouraged to review the important dates, deadlines, admission requirements, required documents, and a detailed guide to applying online for the 2026–2027 academic year on the university’s website.

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CPUT 2026 Online Application Date

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) application portal will be open from May to September 2025, however, some programs have extended their application deadline to January 13, 2025, and certain programs are exclusively available to returning CPUT students from January 7 to January 10, 2025, and applications for Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Degrees in Postgraduate Studies will remain open until March 14, 2025. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply on time, as late submissions may not be considered.

Required Documents For CPUT Online Application 2026

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.

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Online Application Process For 2026 At CPUT

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.

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: