www.cput.ac.za online application 2026 form pdf

www.cput.ac.za online application 2026 form pdf

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is now accepting applications for the 2026 academic intake. The official application period will be open from May 13, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the application page and follow the necessary steps to apply. For those who need assistance, this article guides how to complete the application form successfully.

CPUT Online Application in 2026: A Streamlined Process

CPUT is known for its commitment to accessible education. The online application process is designed to be user-friendly and efficient. For those seeking the convenience of a PDF application form, CPUT has made it available for your benefit.

Why Choose the PDF Application Form for CPUT?

The PDF application form provides you with flexibility and convenience. You can complete it at your own pace, offline, and then submit it according to the instructions provided by CPUT. This option is especially beneficial for those who prefer to gather all the required information before filling out the online form.

All applications must be submitted online only except for the following category of applications:

A few Non-degree Purpose qualifications that do not cater to online applications for example DIPLOMA: ICT IN APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT (IT) (DPICTA) – Part-time Studies.  Please click here to view the list of 2026 Active qualifications with methods of the application included.

How to Access the CPUT Online Application Form for 2026 in PDF Format:

Visit the Official CPUT Website:

• Start by visiting the official CPUT website at www.cput.ac.za. This is your trusted source for all admission information and application materials.

Navigate to the Admissions Section:

• On the CPUT website, look for the Admissions section or a similar heading that typically contains all the information related to applying for courses.

Find the Application Form:

• Within the Admissions section, you’ll find links or tabs that lead to the application forms. These forms are usually available in both online and PDF formats.

Download the PDF Application Form:

• Click on the link that corresponds to the PDF application form for the 2026 academic year. Once the PDF form opens, you can download it to your device for offline completion

Note the following points about the 2026 manual application process

• No manual posted or over-the-counter applications will be accepted for any other course unless specified.
• Applicants are limited to three choices (to be filled in on one form). Any further applications will be discarded

Application fee for 2026 Applicants to pay before their applications can be processed

Prospective applicants must be willing to make a commitment of R100.00 as the application fee charged by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology for 2026 admissions. This fee is non-refundable and the proof of payment must be added to the pool of documents that must be submitted.

Late Applicants: Applications that are submitted after the closing date must be backed by a nonrefundable amount of R150.00.

Read Also: CPUT 2026 Applications for Undergraduate

How Application and Registration Fees are Paid at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

The various means of those fees are outlined below for your smooth application process.

• Cash payments can be made directly at the Cashiers’ Office on your preferred campus.
• A crossed postal order or crossed, bank-guaranteed cheque made out to Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• A bank deposit, using the bank details below:

Main account (Local Applicants)	Alternative account (International Applicants)
Account name: Cape Peninsula University of Technology Bank name: ABSA Bank Account number: 405 354 8487 Branch: Public Sector Cape Town Branch code: 632005 Reference: ID number or Student number, Surname and Initials	Account name: Cape Peninsula University of Technology Bank: ABSA Bank Account number: 012 0266 0521 Branch: Bellville Branch code: 632005 Swift code (payment outside SA): ABSA ZA JJ Reference: Passport number or Student number, Surname, and Initials

The following documents must be submitted with the fully completed application form before the Closing dates

Local Applicants are to submit the documents below:

• 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

International Applicants addition to the above must submit these

• 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.

NOTE:  Do not send any original documents, only certified copies must be attached to your manual application form. Copies of documents can be certified at a police station.

Visit the official website here for more information on the 2026 admissions

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