Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT Late Application 2025-2026
Late Application Timeframe
2022 late applications will be available only for identified programmes with available spaces for the following application categories:
- Applicants who exhausted only 1 or 2 options out of the maximum of 3 choices for applications submitted during the normal application timelines
- Applicants who did not apply during the normal application timelines (maximum of 3 choices)
- No 4th choices following the Dean’s Discretionary process will be considered during this late application timeline
- Students transferring from other universities
- CPUT students who have taken a gap in their studies
- Phasing out programmes
- Advanced Diploma Studies (Students who have completed a National Diploma/Diploma/Bachelors Degree or equivalent studies)
- Postgraduate studies – M Tech/Master Course-based programmes
- Postgraduate studies – Post Graduate Diploma programmes
Please Note
The following applications are still open for applications regardless of the late application timeframe:
Full Research Masters and Doctoral programmes – closes 15 March 2022
A few late approved accredited HEQSF Postgraduate Diploma programmes are currently open for applications. See list provided https://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply
Who may apply
Applications are welcomed for the following applicants:
- National applicants (with an SA ID), including Refugee/Asylum Seeker and/or Permanent Residency applicants with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) / SC (Senior Certificate) / NCV (National Vocal Certificate) / National Qualification.
- National applicants (with an SA ID) with international qualifications who already have SAQA certificates.
- Refugee/Asylum Seeker status applicants with international qualification who already have SAQA certificates.
- Permanent residency applicants with SA ID with international qualification who already have SAQA certificates.
- Regretfully no RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) applications will be considered.
List of identified programmes with available spaces
Undergraduate Studies (Higher Certificate/Diploma/Bachelors/B Ed/Advanced Diploma studies):
Postgraduate Studies (Postgraduate Diploma/B Ed Honours/Masters/Doctoral studies):
Online Assistance
Online assistance capacity has been increased for online applications and registrations processes. Applicants and prospective students who require off-campus assistance can contact the Call Centre on 086 123 2788 / 021 959 6767 or visit the following link for detailed contact information: https://www.cput.ac.za/enquiries The official CPUT Facebook page regularly posts updates. Please like the page for updates. Also consult the online application step-by-step guide downloadable from https://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply/step-4-online-application
How to submit your late application
- Online applications – Free of charge
- All applications must be submitted online except for the few Non-degree programmes identiifed. See information further down on this page how to submit these applications.
Online Application Process
- Regretfully no manual applications for this category will be processed
- You can apply from the comfort of your own home, or wherever you have Internet access.
- You can use a smart phone, tablet or a computer to apply online. Please use Internet Explorer as your Internet search engine. No other browsers are certified for online applications at CPUT.
- Specifications for your computer: Internet Explorer 7 or higher, with Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or higher. No other browsers are certified for online applications at CPUT.
STEP 1: CHOOSE PROGRAMMES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Consult the 2021 Prospectus to ensure that you meet the minimum admission and subject requirements for your programme of choice. https://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply/step-1-choose-a-qualification
- Scroll down to your specific programme of choice for any additional (programme-specific) supporting documentation and/or any other requirements.
STEP 2: GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS OR UPLOAD FURTHER/OUTSTANDING DOCUMENTS
- Important information is outlined on this page – click here.
- Please take note of the following regarding supporting documentation prior to uploading during submission of your application:
- Minor applicants, not 18 yet at the time of application are required to submit a Minor Application Declaration, click here to download the form.
- Important information regarding supporting documentation requirements click here
- Reminder: Consult the list of additional admission requirements (qualification specific document requirements) as listed in Step 1: Choose a qualification and special requirements
- Each document must be scanned, saved and uploaded individually against each uploading Certificate code during your online application submission
- All documents must be scanned in any of the following file types: tiff, pdf, jpg or gif (MS Excel and MS Word document formats are not recognized)
- The maximum scanned file size is 2MB each
STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ONLINE
- Select the following link that will guide you how to submit your application online https://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply/step-4-online-application
- Also read the information as outlined on this webpage
- Consult the step-by-step guide for guidance in how to complete the online application
- Online assistance is available by accessing the contact information here https://www.cput.ac.za/enquiries
