Online Application of CPUT

Online Application of CPUT

CPUT Online applications for the academic year require an online application form from the official website of CPUT and uploaded certified copies of supportive documentation.

The online application portal is open to all high school graduates of South Africa and Other countries who wish to further their education at CPUT. Prospective applicants must ensure that they meet the entry requirements before submitting their application. CPUT Online application requires no fee.

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CPUT Online Application Opening Dates

CPUT online application portal is open for applications from new students from March until September 30. APPLY NOW, to get the chance to study at your dream institution.

• 2025 Full Research Masters and Doctoral programmes- Applications close on 15 March.
• 2025 Late applications for programmes with available spaces (February 2025)
• Intermediate & Nursing and Extended- 29 July
• Diploma Grade R, Post Graduate Certificate in EducationAdvanced Diploma in Teaching & Vocational Teaching- 31 August.
  International Applicants 31, August.

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CPUT Online Application Requirements

Applicants are required to provide supporting documents during the online application. The following documents are to be submitted;

South African Students;

• 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.
• Certified copies of the original Academic record and 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

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How To  Apply At CPUT 2025-2026

Application to CPUT must be done online on the official website of the institution. Therefore you may follow the steps below to apply for the 2025-2026 academic year;

• Choose a qualification
• Download the online application form on the official website of CPUT
• Fill it out with the required information
• Upload certified copies of required documents
• Apply along with the supportive documents
• Pay your application fee
• Submit your application
• Follow up and get your admission status