How To Apply To Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is the largest university in the region. and the only university of technology in the Western Cape. CPUT boasts more than 30 000 students, several campuses and service points, and more than 70 programmes.

You will find CPUT in Cape Town with the main campus in the city centre. There’s another campus in Bellville, a small one in Mowbray – and even one as far out as Wellington. CPUT offers a wide range of courses across all six faculties for prospective students to choose from.

Applications to study in 2025 opened on the 13th of May 2024.

Before you start the application process its important to look through the courses that are available, and on which campus they are offered.

Then of course when you see which campus you’ll be studying at, if you need accommodation then you will need to find student accommodation for CPUT that is available near the campus.

Here’s How The Application Process Works

You can follow these seven steps to apply for admission at CPUT.

Step 1: Choose a qualification

Step 2: Get an application form

Step 3: Gather your documents or upload further/ outstanding documents

Step 4: Fill in the application form

Step 5: Pay the application fee

Step 6: Send in your form and documents

Step 7: Follow up and track your admission application

You will need your ID document for your application. If you ID has been lost or stolen it is best to apply for a new Smart ID online as soon as possible so that you don’t delay your CPUT application in any way.

People who are interested in being students at CPUT will need to take a look and read the updated information on the institution’s page for when applications will open for the upcoming academic year.

Alternatively, they may take action by making use of the contact details that are shown on the CPUT website and official social media platforms.

Students may also explore other tools such as online resources such as articles or the university’s official page for better results if they can’t get the much-needed support during recess as this is the time that has been set by the university for students and staff members to take a break from academics.

Here’s How CPUT Students Can Fund Their Selected Courses:

If you are a CPUT student in need of financial support for your selected course, it is best that you take a look at the different funding options that you might have.

Fortunately, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) can provide students with financial support as they pursue their studies at a public institution of learning.

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