CPUT Online Application 2026 Closing Date

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is now accepting applications for undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the 2026 intake. The online application portal will remain open until October 31, 2025, for regular applications and late applications will reopen in February for courses with available spaces.

Unless otherwise stated, all first-year students must submit their applications online. Make sure to complete all academic prerequisites and select a course that corresponds to your grade point average. Read the CPUT 2026 prospectus to learn the course requirements and offerings

CPUT Application Fee Closing Date For 2026

All application materials, including proof of payment of the R100 non-refundable application fee, must be submitted to the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Best before or on the application deadline. Your application will not be evaluated if you submit it without the required application fee. All eligible candidates must meet this requirement.

Deposit the CPUT non-refundable application fee of R100 into ABSA with account NUMBER 4053548487 when submitting paper-based applications. Use your student number or ID number as the reference when paying the CPUT application fee.

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What Documents are Needed to Apply At CPUT 2026?

To apply for admission at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), you will need to have the documents below:

South African citizens:

Copy of the proof of payment of your application fee (online application submission is free of charge).
A certified copy of the first page of your Identity Document.
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.
An original Academic Record and a Certificate of Conduct, or certified copies of other certificates/ diplomas/ degrees you obtained from any other higher education institution.
Any other documents specifically required for the programme to which you are applying, as explained in the application form and admission requirements.

Applicants from nations other than South Africa must possess the following documents:

Certified copies of the following applicable documents (must be less than three (3) months old)
1. Permanent Residency applicants: Passport and Proof of Permanent Residency/SA ID Document/Card
2. Refugee/Asylum seeker temporary permit/formal recognition of refugee status in the RSA
3. Passport: Country of origin’s passport

Other Required Documents for International Applicants

A certified copy of your school-leaving certificate, together with an English translation.
A scratch card (for students from the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO).
Congo-Brazzaville applicants must submit the Liste des Admis au Bac
Sixth-year Bulletin: Diplom D’Etat and Journal and transcripts of results or Journal or Confirmation of Results from the Embassy (students from Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo or Cameroon).

How to complete CPUT Online Application Form 2026

All prospective applicants must complete the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) online application form by following the steps below:

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

Meeting the Cape Peninsula University of Technology’s (CPUT) entrance requirements does not guarantee admission to your desired program. Applicants will be considered based on space availability and the specific educational requirements for the 2026 intake.

CPUT Application Status Check 2026

To track the status of your Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) application for 2026, follow these simple steps:

Ensure you have a smart device and internet access.
Go to the CPUT student portal at http://www.cput.ac.za/study/track.
Log in using your application details (username, password, or index number).
Navigate to the Admission Letter section to download and print your admission letter.

Call CPUT

Speak to the appropriate staff when calling the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) at +27 21 959 6767. You can also send any questions to info@cput.ac.za.

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