Cape Peninsula University of Technology application 2027: dates, fee and links
Opening and closing dates, the application fee and the official links, read from CPUT’s own pages.
CPUT applications for 2027 at a glance
For the 2027 intake at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, applications opened 11 May 2026; the closing date is 30 September 2026 (South African citizens, permanent residents and refugees, for certificates, diplomas and bachelor's degrees); the application is free. We read this on the university’s own pages on 11 November 2026.
These are the 2027 intake figures. Most 2027 windows have closed, and universities usually publish the next dates from about April, so treat this as a guide to timing.
Key dates
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications opened | 11 May 2026 |
| Closing date | 30 September 2026 (South African citizens, permanent residents and refugees, for certificates, diplomas and bachelor's degrees) |
| Non-South African citizens (certificates, diplomas, bachelor's) | 31 August 2026 |
| Some health programmes, for example Emergency Medical Care and Somatology | 31 July 2026 |
| Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting | 30 June 2026 |
| B Ed, Diploma in Grade R and Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education | 31 August 2026 |
Some programmes close earlier than the general date. Read the university’s page for the programme you want.
Application fee
The CPUT application FAQ says there are no fees payable for the online application.
Never pay a person or an agency to apply for you. Pay only through the university’s own system.
What to prepare
Most universities ask for similar things. Use this as a starting list and then check the list on the university’s own page.
- Your ID document or passport.
- Your latest school results: Grade 11 results if you are in Grade 12, or your matric certificate if you have finished school.
- A working email address and cellphone number that only you use.
- Certified copies of any tertiary results if you have studied before.
- Your fee payment details, if the university charges a fee.
- Applicants are limited to three choices.
- Manual or posted applications are not accepted unless the category cannot be submitted online.
How to apply, step by step
- Read the admission requirements for the programme you want on the CPUT application page.
- Check the closing date for that programme. The general closing date we read is 30 September 2026.
- Apply on the CPUT online application.
- Check whether a fee applies, and keep proof of any payment.
- Upload your documents, then check your email and the application status page regularly.
- Accept or decline any offer before the date in the offer letter.
Admission points and selection
We did not find CPUT’s method for working out admission points on the pages we read. Look for it in the admission requirements or the prospectus. The APS calculator uses the standard seven-point scale and may differ from this university’s method.
Meeting a minimum score does not guarantee a place. We do not list cut-off scores.
Funding and costs
The application fee is only the first cost. For bursaries and loans, ask the CPUT financial aid office, and read our NSFAS application guide. To add up several applications use the application planner, and to plan the cost of a degree use the university cost planner.
Where this information came from
Everything above was read on CPUT’s own web pages on 11 November 2026. These links open in a new tab and leave MoneyMzansi.
- www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply
- www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply/step-3
- www.cput.ac.za/enquiries/application-faq
Pages on other sites can change without notice. This page is not run by the university.
Other universities
See every university side by side on the university applications page.
Questions people ask
When do CPUT applications close?
For the 2027 intake the closing date we read was 30 September 2026 (South African citizens, permanent residents and refugees, for certificates, diplomas and bachelor's degrees). Some programmes close earlier, so check the page for yours.
How much does it cost to apply to CPUT?
Free for the 2027 intake. Check the official page before you pay.
Where do I apply to CPUT?
Use the university’s own link: https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/apply/step-3.
Does an APS guarantee me a place at CPUT?
No. An admission points score is only one part of selection. Programmes have their own requirements and limited places.
General information, not advice, and not run by the university. Check the official site before you apply or pay. Read the full disclaimer.