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
Late application timeframe
Wednesday, 15 February – Monday, 20 February 2023:
- Engineering and Built Environment Faculty only
Monday, 20 February – Wednesday, 23 February 2023
Lists of possible programmes with available spaces for the following faculties (and where applicable) will be published by no later than Friday, 17 February 2023:
- Applied Science Faculty
- Business and Management Science Faculty
- Education Faculty
- Health and Wellness Science Faculty
Informatics & Design Faculty
Please note
The following applications are still open for applications regardless of the late application timeframe (also included in the list provided below):
- Full Research Masters and Doctoral programmes - closes 15 March 2023
Click here to access the list.
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.
How to submit your late application
Online applications – Free of charge
All applications must be submitted online.
Online Application Process
STEP 1: CHOOSE PROGRAMMES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Consult the 2023 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
Category B Applications – few Non-degree programmes (manual application process)
STEP 1: CHOOSE PROGRAMMES AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Follow step 1 above as outlined for online application submissions
STEP 2: GATHER YOUR DOCUMENTS
- 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
STEP 3: GET AN APPLICATION FORM
Click on the following link to download the application form https://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply/step-3-get-an-application-form
STEP 4: COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION FORM
Guidelines in how to complete the application form is available here https://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply/step-3-1-complete-your-application-manual-and-online
STEP 4.1 PAY YOUR APPLICATION FEE
Pay your application fee and attach the receipt to your application form. Click here for further details regarding payments.
STEP 5: SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please submit your manual late applications to [email protected] or hand deliver to the ARC Office, Administration Building, Ground Floor, Bellville Campus.
Important Notice
Only completed applications will be considered. Please consult the list of supporting documentation
Only applications that followed the outlined application processes above will be considered
Manual application submission will not be considered except otherwise stated in the list provided i.e. few non-degree purpose progammes
Postal Services (including courier services) will not be considered.
Due to limited residence spaces, being accepted academically does not guarantee a space into the residence
Application outcome
Selections will be conducted within the respective Faculties and the outcome will be communicated via SMS to the applicant. Please track your outcome frequently and/or download your acceptance letter by accessing the CPUT website link: http://www.cput.ac.za/study/track