Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT Online Application 2026

CPUT STEP-BY-STEP ONLINE APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Please contact the call centre: (021) 959 6767 should require more information not covered in this document or the online application frequent asked questions (FAQ’s)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CPUT has two different methods of applying. You have the option to choose only one of the following:

∙Online web application – Free of Charge

∙Paper-based application (manual application process) = R100 Application Fee

Only the following applicants may apply online for the 2026 application cycle:

∙First time (that have never studies or applied at CPUT before)

∙First years only (excluding B Tech qualifications)

∙Applicants with South African matric types (e.g. NSC, NCV, NTC3/4/5, SC etc.)

∙South African citizens (in possession of a valid SA ID document)

∙Paper-based application forms must be submitted to CPUT and cannot be faxed or e-mailed.

∙Applicants must have a valid e-mail address and cell phone number in order to apply online. All communication with regard to your application will be sent via e-mail/sms. Should you not have a valid e-mail address, you can create an e-mail account using Gmail, Yahoo Mail or any other e- mail provider you may prefer.

∙The online application has been tested and can be accessed via a PC or laptop. It is not guaranteed to cater for tablets or mobile phones

∙Applicants has a choice of applying to a maximum of 3 choices. At least one choice must be entered

∙Applicants currently in grade 12 must upload their Grade 11 and Mid-Grade 12 together with their ID documentation electronically when applying online. All documents must be certified (not less than 3 months old)

∙Applicants that have previously completed their Grade 12 must electronically upload their NSC/NCV results when applying online

∙Supporting documentation must be certified (not less than 3 months old) and individually scanned

∙When uploading documents, ensure that the scanned file is a maximum of 2MB, and that all documents are scanned in any of the following file types: tiff, PDF, jpg or GIF

∙Each document must be scanned and uploaded as separate attachments.

∙Outstanding documentation can be e-mailed to applications@cput.ac.za with the student number noted in the subject line of the e-mail (e.g. 2026 supporting documents 217103872)

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