CPUT Application 2024 - CPUT Online Information

CPUT Application, Matric learners and other individuals hoping to jump-start their careers can now apply to study at CPUT in 2024

You are now at the first step of your career – applying for admission.

Applying for admission to CPUT consists of seven steps.

NB: Changes to Higher Education Qualifications in South Africa HERE

Only online applications are acceptable unless otherwise stipulated in the table below:

Application Type	Mode of Application
SA citizens currently in Grade 12 (SA matric type)		• ONLINE applications ONLY • No application fee chargeable • No manual applications are acceptable
SA citizens who have passed Grade 12 or any other SA matric type/ qualification		• ONLINE applications ONLY • No application fee chargeable • No manual applications are acceptable
SA citizens transferring from other institutions		• ONLINE applications ONLY • No application fee chargeable • No manual applications are acceptable
SA CPUT students with a break in their studies of 1 year and more		•ONLINE applications • No application fee chargeable • No manual applications are acceptable
RPL applications (Recognition of Prior Learning)		•MANUAL applications ONLY – click here for RPL information and application procedures • R100 application fee chargeable
Non-SA citizens (International) including Refugee and Permanent Residency applicants		• MANUAL applications ONLY – click here for International applicants information and procedures • R100 application fee chargeable
SA citizens who have passed a non-SA matric/ qualification		•MANUAL applications ONLY • R100 application fee chargeable

CLOSING DATES

Qualification Type	• SA citizenship (with a SA ID number) • Permanent Residency with a valid SA identification • Refugees with a valid Refugee permit*		• Non-South African Citizenship (without a SA ID number)
Master’s Degree & M Tech (Full Research)		15 March 2024	15 March 2024
Doctoral Degree & D Tech		15 March 2024	15 March 2024

Documents to be submitted by South African citizens:

Copy of the proof of payment of your application fee.
A certified copy of the first page of your Identity Document.
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 other documents specifically required for the course to which you are applying, as explained in the application form and admission requirements.

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.