Categories: University Application

When Can I Apply At CPUT For 2026

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is now accepting applications for the 2026 academic year. Prospective and new students interested in attending CPUT for undergraduate and postgraduate programs can apply through the online application portal.

It’s important not to miss this opportunity to apply for your desired course at CPUT. Visit the official application page on the CPUT website to submit your application. For students applying through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process, different deadlines may apply, so be sure to check for specific requirements.

CPUT Application Dates for 2026 Announced

Applications for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at CPUT for the 2026 academic year are open from May 13, 2025, until the end of September 2025. Visit www.cput.ac.za for more details. Just make sure your applications are submitted to CPUT by the deadline.

CPUT General Application Deadlines For 2026:

Non-SA Citizens and SA Citizens with International Qualifications:

Deadline: August 30, 2025

South African Citizens (Refugees, Permanent Residents):

Undergraduate Programs (including Advanced Diplomas): Deadline extended to September 30, 2025

Documents Needed to Apply CPUT For 2026

These documents are required and must be Uploaded. 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. 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 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)
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
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

Please Take Note:

Each document must be scanned, saved, and uploaded individually against each uploading Certificate code as indicated.
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.