College of Cape Town Application Dates 2026

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College of Cape Town Application Dates 2026

This article is intended to inform the general public, parents, guardians, and all interested individuals that the official application cycle for the College of Cape Town’s 2026 intake is now open. The application process is designed to accept new students into each program offered at the college.

All first-year and returning applications to the College of Cape Town must be submitted through the online system at www.cct.edu.za, regardless of the qualification level. Applicants can apply for multiple courses, but the application fee remains the same, no matter how many courses are chosen

College of Cape Town 2026 Application Date Breakdown

Be sure to submit your application according to the dates below to be considered for the 2026 intake at the College of Cape Town

Application Opening Date: Monday, September 1, 2025
Breakdown of the Closing Dates:
- First-time applicants
  - All programmes: 30 September 2025
- Returning students
  - All available courses: 30 November, 2025
Submission of supporting documents: Midnight of November 30, 2025

Complete List of Documents for College of Cape Town 2026 Application

Certified copies of the following documents must accompany each 2026 Application of the College of Cape Town:

South African ID card or birth certificate
Highest academic qualifications obtained
South African ID card of your parent, guardian, or next of kin
Valid email address
Residential address

Non-South African applicants

A valid passport
Valid study visa, and study permit
A valid medical insurance cover
Police clearance certificate

N.B.: Ensure all the documents above are certified and scanned before you submit them.

College of Cape Town Application Fee (2026)

College of Cape Town accepts both online and manual applications for free. The college has officially waived the application fee for all prospective students applying for the 2026 academic intake

How to Apply Online for the College of Cape Town 2026

To apply online for the first time to the College of Cape Town for the 2026 academic intake, follow the guidelines below:

Go to www.cct.edu.za to access the application form.
Click on the “Apply Now” icon.
Select “No” for “Do you already have a student number?”
Select “No” for “Returning” to complete the application.
Skip “Do you have a Qualification Token?”
Read the Protection of Personal Information Act, then click on “I Accept.”
The “Next” button will now be activated; click on it.
Create a new PIN.
The PIN will be used to log in to the iEnabler to upload the applicant’s documents if they are unable to upload them.
Complete the application.
Upload certified documents.

How to Check Your College of Cape Town 2026 Application Status

To track the status of your application at the College of Cape Town for the 2026 academic intake, follow the steps below:

Go to the College of Cape Town application page at www.cct.edu.za
Click on “Check My Status” on the left side of the page
Select and enter your identity number
Then click the Submit button
Wait for the real-time feedback

Registration for 2026 at the College of Cape Town

Online registration for the 2026 academic year will open to all new students accepted for the intake at the College of Cape Town. The registration period typically runs from January to February of the year of study. When you receive an offer to study at the College of Cape Town, ensure your registration fee and supporting documentation are ready.