CPUT 2026 Applications: Key Dates, Requirements & How to Apply Online

CPUT 2026 Applications: Key Dates, Requirements & How to Apply Online, How to Apply for 2026 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies at CPUT

Are you planning to study at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in 2026? Whether you’re applying for an undergraduate, postgraduate, or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, this comprehensive guide covers application opening and closing dates, eligibility, required documents, and the full online application process. Don’t miss critical deadlines or documentation—read on to make your application successful!

📅 Application Dates for 2026

✅ Opening Date

Applications open: Monday, 12 May 2025

❌ Closing Dates (By Qualification Type)

Undergraduate Studies

Certificates & Higher Certificates: 30 September 2025
- Dental Assisting (HCDNAS): 30 June 2025
- Emergency Medical Care (HCEMDC): 31 July 2025
Advanced Certificate
- Medical Rescue (ACMDRC): 30 September 2025
Diplomas: 30 September 2025
- Exceptions close 31 July or 29 August 2025:
  - Emergency Medical Care (D2EMCA),
  - Somatology (D3SOMA),
  - Grade R (DPEDGR),
  - Early Childhood Care & Education (D3ECCE)
B Ed Qualifications (All): 31 July 2025
Bachelor’s Degrees: 30 September 2025
- Exceptions close between 30 June–31 July 2025:
  - Emergency Medical Care,
  - Opticianry,
  - Medical Lab Science,
  - Nursing,
  - Radiography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy

Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE): 29 August 2025
Advanced Diplomas: 30 September 2025
- Exceptions:
  - Somatology (ADSOMA): 31 July 2025
  - Technical & Vocational Teaching (ADTVET): 29 August 2025
  - Adult & Community Education (ADACET): 29 August 2025
Postgraduate Diploma, Honours, Master’s, Doctoral
- Course-based Master’s: 30 September 2025
- Full Research Master’s & Doctorates: 13 March 2026
- Honours: 30 September 2025

🧭 Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online

All applications must be submitted online unless stated otherwise. Follow these essential steps:

✅ Step 1: Read the Important Notes

Understand the full online process and requirements before starting.

✅ Step 2: Check Required Documentation

Have the following ready:

Certified ID/passport
Academic records
Application fee proof (if applicable)
Any programme-specific documents

✅ Step 3: Check for Additional Requirements

Some programmes (e.g., Tourism, Sport Management) require:

Motivational letters
Questionnaires

📌 Applications missing additional requirements will be rejected.

✅ Step 4: Format & Upload Your Documents Properly

Files must be certified (not older than 3 months)
Max file size: 2 MB
Accepted formats: JPEG, PDF, TIFF, GIF
No Word or Excel files
Save each document separately

📂 Documents Needed by Applicant Type

🇿🇦 South African Citizens

Certified ID or Birth Certificate
Senior Certificate or Grade 11 results (if currently in Grade 12)
Higher education transcripts (if applicable)

🌍 International Applicants

Certified passport and valid study visa/refugee permit
School-leaving certificate + English translation
SAQA evaluation certificate: Apply via SAQA
Proof of registration with SANC (for Nursing applicants)
Country-specific documents:
- Congo-Brazzaville: Liste des Admis au Bac
- DRC: Diplom D’Etat, transcripts
- Angola, Cameroon, Gabon, Bangladesh, Burundi: Submit translated results

⚠️ All translations must have a sworn translator stamp.

🧾 RPL Applicants

Only one programme may be selected
Certified documents only (no originals)
Visit the RPL portal

👧 Minor Applicants (Under 18)

Submit a Minor Declaration Form signed by your parent/guardian
👉 Download the form here

📝 Important Application Guidelines

Meeting the minimum requirements does NOT guarantee admission
CPUT uses a selection process based on available space
CPUT reserves the right to verify documentation
Advanced Diplomas appear under Postgraduate Studies in the online portal
Manual submissions are only allowed where explicitly stated

🔄 Uploading Outstanding Documents

If you missed a document during submission:

Visit the document upload portal
Log in using your student number and PIN
Follow the upload guide

📌 Additional Programme-Specific Requirements

Some programmes require extra forms or tasks:

Diploma in Tourism and Events Management – Motivational Letter
Diploma in Sport Management – Questionnaire

📋 Click here for full list of additional requirements

🌐 Special Notes for International Applicants

All foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
All English translations must be certified
Allow time for SAQA evaluations, which can take several weeks

✅ Final Checklist Before You Submit

✔️ Review closing dates for your programme
✔️ Confirm your eligibility
✔️ Prepare and format all documents
✔️ Upload additional required documents
✔️ Apply online before the deadline

🚀 Start Your Academic Journey at CPUT

Applying for 2026 at CPUT is a streamlined process—if you follow the steps and submit the right documents, you’re well on your way to joining one of South Africa’s leading universities.

🔗 Apply now via the CPUT Online Application Portal
📞 Need help? Contact the Admissions Office or visit the official website.

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