How to Apply to a Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Studying at a Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) will be one of the most exciting times of your life. Ensure you are prepared with our application guide to studying at CPUT. So, you’ve made the decision to study at CPUT. What do you need to do in order to make sure that you can go exactly where you want to go?
Here are 7 steps to help you apply study at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT):
Step 1: Choose a qualification
Mastering the technology required to send a satellite into space, saving lives with your specialised knowledge of emergency medical care or designing a fashion collection – the sky is the limit when it comes to choosing a course of study at CPUT.
Our courses
We offer more than 70 career-focused courses. The documents and links below will help you choose the course that’s right for you.
- Faculty Handbooks contain detailed information about each faculty and course.
- The Online Prospectus will show you all our courses, their subjects, and their estimated cost.
- 2018 List of Qualifications
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Applied Sciences
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Business and Management Sciences
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Education
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Engineering
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Health and Wellness Sciences
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Informatics and Design
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Admission requirements
The Admission Requirements leaflet contains the admission requirements for all the courses presented at CPUT, as well as general admission information, qualification structures, and details about where each course is presented. Prospective students are encouraged to check the requirements of the course they want to study before applying.
View the Admission Requirements for 2020
Additional admission requirements
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application. Applications without the additional requirements will not be considered.
Design and Architecture
Students applying for Architectural Technology, Interior Design, Visual Communication Design, Fashion, Jewellery Design and Manufacture and Product Design must submit a portfolio with their application and complete the biographical and cover page documents.
Film and Video Technology
Students who wish to apply for Film and Video Technology must submit a letter of motivation with their application.
Optical dispensing
Students who wish to apply for the National Diploma Optical Dispensing must complete a separate questionnaire along with the application.
Radiography
Students who wish to apply for Radiography must complete a separate questionnaire along with their application.
Somatology
A student who wishes to apply for Somatology must complete a biographical questionnaire and must have a medical report completed by a medical practitioner. Both these documents must be submitted with their application.
Tourism and Events Management
Students who wish to apply for Tourism and Event Management must submit a motivational letter with their application.
Sport Management
Students who wish to apply for Sport Management must submit a questionnaire with their application.
Step 2: Get an application form
Prospective candidates must apply online. Click here to apply online.
Please note that Only the following category of applicants are eligible to apply manually.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) candidates
- Non-South African Citizens (International applicants)
- Non-South African School Leaving Types applications
NB: No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for normal RSA applicants.
Download a PDF of the form that you can print at home
Application Form:
There are two ways you can get a form to apply for admission:
1. Download a PDF of the form that you can print at home.
Download the undergraduate application form for 2019
2. Collect a form at the Registration and Applications Office on the various campuses.
Some courses require applicants to submit additional information as part of their application. Please see the Additional admission requirements for more information.
Please note that applicants are limited to three choices (to be filled in on one form). Any further applications will be discarded.
Step 3: Gather your documents or upload further/ outstanding documents
A number of documents must be submitted with your application form. Do not send any original documents, only send certified copies. Copies of documents can be certified at a police station.
Documents to be submitted by South African citizens:
- Copy of the proof of payment of your application fee (manual applications only).
- A certified copy of the first page of your Identity Document (manual applications only).
- A certified copy of your Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. If you are still in Grade 12, your marks obtained in Grade 11 together with your most recent Grade 12 marks must be submitted.
- An original Academic Record and a Certificate of Conduct, or certified copies of other certificates/ diplomas/ degrees you obtained previously from any other higher education institution.
- Any additional supporting documents specifically required for the course to which you are applying, as explained in the application form and admission requirements. Click here
Documents to be submitted by non-South African citizens:
- Copy of the proof of payment of your application fee.
- A certified copy of your passport/ refugee permit or proof of permanent residence.
- A certified copy of your school-leaving certificate, together with an English translation.
- A scratch card (students from the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO).
- 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).
- Any other documents specifically required for the course to which you are applying, as explained in the application form and admission requirements.
Should you have documents outstanding or need to upload additional supporting documents, upload it here.
Online Applications:
• When uploading documents, ensure that the scanned file is a maximum of 2MB
• All documents should be scanned in any of the following file types: tiff, pdf, jpg or gif
• Each document must be scanned and uploaded as separate attachments
** CPUT reserves the right to verify documents for authenticity**
Step 4: Fill in the application form
Use your official documents to help you fill in the application form. Read the application form’s instructions carefully and fill in all the required sections. Incomplete forms will not be processed.
Here are some tips to help you fill in the form correctly.
- Your name, surname, and identity number or passport number must be filled in exactly as they are written in your identity document or passport.
- When filling in the qualification you want to study, make sure that you use the correct name of the qualification. Check the name of the qualification on the CPUT website or in the prospectus booklet.
- Applicants are limited to three choices (to be filled in on one form). Any further applications will be discarded.
- If you want to stay in a CPUT residence, tick Yes in the appropriate block and complete the residence application form at the back of the application form. You will not be allocated a place in a residence if you do not tick Yes and complete the residence application form. Residence space is not guaranteed.
- You address is the address where you live permanently. Ask your parents for a municipal bill and copy the address from the bill.
- Even if you are going to apply for a bursary or loan you must fill in the details of the person who is responsible for paying your fees since bursaries and loans are not guaranteed.
- Read through and complete the legal undertaking in full.
- Complete the checklist at the back of the form.
- Read through the form again to make sure you have filled in all the information.
Step 5: Pay the application fee
More information here: http://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply/step-5-pay-the-application-fee
Step 6: Send in your form and documents
Completed application forms and accompanying documents must be submitted to the Admissions Office. You can submit your application form and accompanying documents in two ways:
1. Forms can be hand-delivered at the campus where the programme is offered. The venues of offering of all courses are outlined in the application form.
2. Forms can also be posted to the Admissions Office at the campus where the programme is offered, by using the addresses below.
| Courses at the Bellville Campus | Courses at the Cape Town and Granger Bay Campuses |
| Admissions Office PO Box 1906 Bellville 7535 Republic of South Africa |
Admissions Office PO Box 652 Cape Town 8000 Republic of South Africa |
| Courses at the Mowbray Campus | Courses at the Wellington Campus |
| Admissions Office PO Box 13881 Mowbray 7705 Republic of South Africa |
Admissions Office Private Bag X8 Wellington 7654 Republic of South Africa |
Faxed and email forms will not be accepted.
Important note: Never submit a form to anyone claiming to be a representative of CPUT. Only forms that are submitted via post or hand-delivered to the Admissions Office will be accepted.
Closing dates
It is advisable that applications for admission to study at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) be submitted as early as possible.
| Courses/ applicants | Closing date |
| Design and Architectural Technology | 30 September |
| Non-South African applicants and South African applicants with non-South African qualifications | 31 August |
| South African undergraduate applicants (including 1 year BTech) | 30 September |
| Recognition of prior learning applications (RPL) | 30 June |
| Masters and Doctoral full research applicants | 31 March |
Step 7: Follow-up and get your admission status
All applications are loaded onto the CPUT system. Once loaded onto the system, an sms will be sent to you acknowledging that the institution has received your application. Note, this is not an acceptance notice.
Track your application
Prospective applicants, who have handed in an application form, can track the progress of their application online or by calling.
Track application status online
Contact numbers:
CPUT Call Centre
Tel: +27 21 959 6767
Tel: 086 123 2788
Email: info@cput.ac.za
Bellville Campus Admissions Office
Tel: +27 21 959 6256
Tel: +27 21 959 6270
District Six Campus Admissions Office
Tel: +27 21 460 3393
Tel: +27 21 460 3861
Please note, when you contact the institution, you will need to provide the Call Centre Agent or Admission’s Officer with your identity number or passport number.
Start studying
Successful candidates will be notified in writing of their acceptance to the institution. You will be informed of the registration dates and times as well as the commencement of class.
Submit your final marks
Students who applied with their Grade 11 and mid-year Grade 12 marks must submit a certified copy of their final Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification marks at the beginning of the academic year. Students who do not submit their final marks will lose their provisional acceptance.