CPUT 2026 Admissions Guide: Application Dates and Document Checklist

This announcement serves to inform the general public, including parents, guardians, and all interested parties, that the official application period for the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s 2026 intake will open on May 12, 2025. During this time, prospective students are invited to apply for admission into the various programs offered for the 2026 academic year.

All first-year applications to Cape Peninsula University of Technology must be submitted through the application portal online at www.cput.ac.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

Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2026 Application Date Breakdown

Be sure to submit your application according to the dates below to be considered for the 2026 intake at CPUT

Application Opening Date: MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Closing Date:
- Non-SA Citizens and SA Citizens with International Qualifications: August 30, 2025
- South African Citizens (Refugees, Permanent Residents): Undergraduate Programs (including Advanced Diplomas): Deadline extended to September 30, 2025
Submission of supporting documents: Midnight of September 30, 2025

Complete List of Documents for CPUT 2026 Application

Certified copies of the following documents must accompany each 2026 Application of Cape Peninsula University of Technology:

Application documents (for South African applicants)

Grade 11 final results, grade 12 June exam results, National Senior Certificate or Statement of Results
Identity Document or ID card
Students transferring from other universities should submit an academic record and a certificate of conduct.

Non-South African applicants

A valid passport
A valid medical insurance cover
Police clearance certificate
A certified copy of your school-leaving certificate, together with an English translation

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

Cape Peninsula University of Technology Application Fee (2026)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology has issued application fees for the 2026 academic year. Online applications are free, whereas manual applications charge R100, according to management.

To ensure your application is processed without delay, you can pay the application fee at the Cashier’s Office or via the bank account provided here.

How to Apply Online for the Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2026

To apply online for the first time to CPUT:

Visit CPUT’s application portal at www.cput.ac.za.
Select the “Online Applications” under step 4.
Enter your identity number.
Complete all required fields in the application form.
Choose your desired qualification.
Upload the necessary documents
Pay the late application fee.
Submit your form
Check your status

How to Check Your CPUT 2026 Application Status

To track the status of your application at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology for the 2026 academic intake, follow the steps below:

Visit www.cput.ac.za.
Go to the “Application Status” section on the CPUT website.
Enter your ID number, passport number, or asylum seeker number (as provided in your application).
Enter your first name.
Click the “GET MY APPLICATION STATUS” button to check your application status.

Registration for 2026 at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Online registration for the 2026 academic year will open to all new students accepted for the intake at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. The registration period typically runs from 13 January to February 17 of the year of study. When you receive an offer to study at CPUT, ensure your registration fee and supporting documentation are ready.