How to Apply for Admission at Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT

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.

Pay the application fee

You must pay a R100 non-refundable application fee before your application form can be processed. You must attach a copy of the proof of payment to your application form. Keep the original proof of payment in a safe place.



A non-refundable late application fee of R150 is applicable to applications submitted after the official closing date. Late applications are only accepted if late applications have been officially announced by the institution on its website.

We accept these payment methods:

1. Cash payments, which can be made directly at the Cashiers’ Office on your preferred campus.

2. A bank deposit, using the bank details below:

Main account
(for payments from inside South Africa)
Alternative account
(for payments from outside South Africa)
Account name: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bank name: ABSA Bank
Account number: 405 354 8487
Branch: Public Sector Cape Town
Branch code: 632005
Reference: ID number or Student number, Surname and Initials
Account name: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bank: ABSA Bank
Account number: 012 0266 0521
Branch: Bellville
Branch code: 632005
Swift code (payment outside SA): ABSA ZA JJ
Reference: Passport number or Student number, Surname and Initials

3. A crossed postal order or crossed, bank guaranteed cheque made out to Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Get an application form (manual application only)

INTERNATIONAL AND RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning) APPLICATIONS CAN NOW BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

International applicants:

  • Click here for detailed international related information.
  • Click here for international admission requirements

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning applicants):

First access the RPL website page for important RPL related information – click here 



Only the following category of applicants is eligible to apply manually:

  • A few Non-degree Purpose qualifications that do not cater for online applications for example DIPLOMA: ICT IN APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT (IT) (DPICTA) – Part-time Studies.  Please click here to view the list of 2023 Active qualifications with methods of the application included.

Get an 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

Undergraduate application form for 2024

Download the postgraduate application form 2024

2. Collect a printed form at the Registration and Applications Office on the various campuses.

Some qualifications require applicants to submit additional information as part of their application.  Please see the Additional admission requirements for more information.

No manual posted or over the counter applications will be accepted for normal RSA applicants. 

Please note that applicants are limited to three choices (to be filled in on one form). Any further applications will be discarded.

Submit your online application

  1. Applicants that have never applied and/or studied (including Short Courses) at CPUT before (i.e. no existing CPUT student number)

    If uncertain, verify for existing CPUT Student Number
    Or proceed with online application
  2. Applicants that have applied and/or studied (including Short Courses) at CPUT before (i.e. have an existing CPUT student number)

    If uncertain, verify for existing CPUT Student Number
    Or proceed with online application
  3. If you have already submitted your application online but wish to edit/add information or submit supporting documentation

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