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CPUT Required Document For 2026 Applications-Check the List

When applying to Cape Peninsula University, applicants must submit supporting documents both online and manually. Many applicants overlook this crucial step, which can lead to rejection. To ensure a complete application, it is important to review and submit the necessary documents for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as outlined in this article.

Application Materials Required For 2026 CPUT Applications

An applicant who fails to submit or upload the following supporting documents will forfeit his/ her slot to another applicant

Supporting Documents to be submitted by 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.
An original Academic Record and a Certificate of Conduct, or certified copies of other certificates/ diplomas/ degrees you obtained previously 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.

Documents to be submitted by non-South African citizens:

Certified copies of the following applicable documents (must be less than three (3) months old)
- Permanent Residency applicants: Passport and Proof of Permanent Residency/SA ID Document/Card
- Refugee/Asylum seeker temporary permit/formal recognition of refugee status in the RSA
- Passport
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).
International/Foreign Post-Basic Nursing applicants need to submit a document indicating approval of nursing qualifications from, and certified by, the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), to be provisionally accepted. Full acceptance will only be considered if the applicant also submits proof of temporary registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) for two (2) years, in addition to a valid study permit.
Any other documents specifically required for the programmes to which you are applying, as explained in the application form and special admission requirements

Applicants with approved qualifications obtained outside the Republic of South Africa (RSA):

An applicant may qualify for admission based on qualifications obtained outside the RSA, whether they are SA citizens or not. Each case will be dealt with on an individual basis.

School leaving certificate should be submitted with the English translation of the certificate
SAQA Evaluation certificate (see SAQA information outlined above) is mandatory and must be submitted together with your online or paper-based application

Please Note:

Each document must be scanned, saved, and uploaded individually against each uploading Certificate code as indicated in the table below
All documents should be scanned in any of the following file types: tiff, pdf, jpg, or gif
The maximum scanned file size is 2MB each.

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