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When Does CPUT Open and Close 2026 Applications

When Does CPUT Open and Close 2026 Applications, CPUT 2026 Applications Now Open: Dates, Requirements & How to Apply

The door is now open for 2026 applications at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). If you’ve been waiting for the admission window for the 2026 academic year, get ready — the official opening date has been confirmed and approved by the university’s management.

In this article, I will provide the opening date for applications at CPUT, the closing dates for all courses, and guidance on how to secure a spot in your preferred course for the 2026 academic intake.

CPUT 2026 Application Must-Haves

Before you start your online application, make sure you have the following:

A valid email address
A smartphone, tablet, or computer
A stable internet connection
Your ID document or passport
Your Grade 12 certificate (or latest results, if still in Grade 12)
Minor declaration signed by your guardian/parents.
Certificate of Conduct
A certified copy of your school-leaving certificate, together with an English translation

When CPUT Will Open and Close 2026 Applications

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, widely known as CPUT, has set the opening date for the 2026 admission process as Monday, May 12, 2025. This date applies to all available courses and is relevant for both domestic and international students wishing to study at the university 🎓.

Generally, CPUT will officially close all undergraduate applications by the end of September 2025. However, postgraduate applicants will have until March 13, 2026, to complete and submit their applications. It’s important to note that some undergraduate courses will close earlier, with deadlines as soon as July 31, 2025. We’ve broken down the specific closing dates below — take a look!

🎓 Certificate & Higher Certificates

General Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Exceptions:
- Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting (HCDNAS) – 30 June 2025
- Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care (HCEMDC) – 31 July 2025

📘 Advanced Certificate

General Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Exception:
- Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue (ACMDRC) – 29 August 2025

📗 Diploma

General Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Exceptions:
- Diploma in Emergency Medical Care (D2EMCA) – 31 July 2025
- Diploma in Somatology (D3SOMA) – 31 July 2025
- Diploma in Grade R (DPEDGR) – 31 July 2025
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education (D3ECCE) – 29 August 2025

🧑‍🏫 B Ed Qualifications

All B Ed Programmes (Foundation, Intermediate, Senior & FET Phases) – 31 July 2025

🧪 Bachelor / Bachelor of Science

General Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Exceptions:
- Emergency Medical Care (BPEMCA, PBEMCA, BPEMCX) – 31 July 2025
- Health Science in Opticianry (BGOPTY) – 31 July 2025
- Health Science in Medical Lab Science (BPMLSC, BPSMLC, BPMLSX, BPSMLX) – 30 June 2025
- Bachelor of Nursing (BPNURS, BPNURX) – 30 June 2025
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy – 31 July 2025

📜 Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

All PGCE Programmes (PGCFET, PGCSFT) – 29 August 2025

🎓 Advanced Diploma

General Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Exceptions:
- Somatology (ADSOMA) – 31 July 2025
- Technical & Vocational Teaching (ADTVET) – 29 August 2025
- Adult and Community Education & Training (ADACET) – 29 August 2025

🎓 Postgraduate Studies

Postgraduate Diploma / Honours / Master’s (Course-based):
- General: 30 September 2025
- Some Programmes: 29 August 2025
Master’s (Full Research): 13 March 2026
Doctoral Degree: 13 March 2026

Applying to CPUT for the 2026 Academic Year

Ready to join the Cape Peninsula University of Technology? Here’s how to get started with your application:

Go to the official CPUT website: www.cput.ac.za.
Click on the “Apply Here” button to begin the process.
Navigate to Step 4 and select “Online Applications.”
Enter your South African ID number or passport number to proceed.
Choose the course and programme you wish to apply for.
Complete all necessary fields (look out for those marked with an asterisk *).
Upload each of your supporting documents individually.
There’s no fee for submitting your application online.
Take a moment to review all your details for accuracy.
When you’re ready, hit the “Submit” button.
You can monitor the progress of your application through your online dashboard.
Want to apply for residence or financial aid? You can do that too—it’s optional.