Are you planning to study at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in 2026? Don’t miss the early application closing dates for key health sciences, education, and international programmes. Applying on time could secure your place in high-demand fields such as Nursing, Emergency Medical Care, Teaching, and Radiography.
Here’s everything you need to know to beat the deadlines.
CPUT Application Early Closing Dates 2026
30 June 2025
Deadline for:
- Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting
- Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Laboratory Science & Extended Curriculum Programme
- Bachelor of Nursing & Extended Curriculum Programme
31 July 2025
Deadline for:
- Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care
- Diploma in Emergency Medical Care
- Diploma in Somatology
- Advanced Diploma in Somatology
- Diploma in Grade R
- BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching
- BEd in Intermediate Phase Teaching
- BEd in Senior Phase & FET Teaching
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography
- BSc in Diagnostic Ultrasound
- BSc in Nuclear Medicine Technology
- BSc in Radiation Therapy
- Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care & Extended Curriculum Programme
- Bachelor of Health Science in Opticianry
29 August 2025
Deadline for:
- Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education: FET
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching
- Advanced Diploma in Technical & Vocational Teaching
- Advanced Diploma in Adult & Community Education and Training Teaching
Also applies to:
- INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS, including:
- Non-South African citizens
- SA citizens with international qualifications
30 September 2025
Final deadline for:
- South African citizens applying for all undergraduate and Advanced Diploma programmes not listed with earlier deadlines
- Refugees and individuals with permanent South African residency
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online through the CPUT official application portal.
Click here to apply online via the CPUT website
Make sure to prepare your documents in advance and double-check the closing date for your specific programme.