Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2027 Applications Open
The Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon merged to form the Cape Peninsula University of Technology on January 1, 2005. This merger was part of a national transformation process that transformed South Africa’s higher education landscape.
Today, it is the only university of technology in the Western Cape and the largest university in the region, with over 30,000 students, multiple campuses and service points, and over 70 programmes.
Applications for the 2027 intake open Monday, 11 May 2026.
Prospectus:
- The Online Prospectus will show you all our courses, their subjects, and their estimated cost.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PROSPECTUS
How to apply:
1. Applicants that have never applied and/or studied (including short programmes) at CPUT before (i.e no existing student number) – Apply here
2. Applicants that have applied and/or studied (including short programmes) at CPUT before (i.e you have an existing student number) – Apply here
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
- No manual posted or over-the-counter applications will be accepted unless for those categories that cannot be submitted online and as outlined in Step 3: Get an application form here
- Please note that applicants are limited to three choices. (except for RPL – only one choice is permissible).
- Some qualifications require applicants to submit additional information as part of their application as outlined in Step 1: Choose a qualification and Step 2: Gather your documents
| CERTIFICATE & HIGHER CERTIFICATES | 30 September 2026 | 31 August 2026 | |
| EXCEPT | |||
| Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting (HCDNAS) | 30 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 | |
| Higher Certificate in Emergency Medical Care (HCEMDC) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| DIPLOMA | 30 September 2026 | 31 August 2026 | |
| EXCEPT | |||
| Diploma in Emergency Medical Care (D2EMCA) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| Diploma in Somatology (D3SOMA) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| Diploma in Grade R (DPEDGR) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education (D3ECCE) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| B ED QUALIFICATIONS | |||
| B Ed in Foundation Phase (BEFNPT) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| B Ed in Intermediate Phase Teaching (BEINPT) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| B Ed in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (BESPFT) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| BACHELOR / BACHELOR’S IN SCIENCE | 30 September 2026 | 31 August 2026 | |
| EXCEPT | |||
| Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (BPEMCA, PBEMCA) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care Extended (BPEMCX) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| Bachelor of Health Science in Opticianry (BGOPTY) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Lab Science (BPMLSC, BPSMLC) | 30 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 | |
| Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Lab Science Extended (BPMLSX, BPSMLX) | 30 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 | |
| Bachelor of Nursing (BPNURS) | 30 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 | |
| Bachelor of Nursing (Extended) (BPNURX) | 30 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 | |
| BSC in Diagnostic Radiography (BPSDGR) | 30 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 | |
| BSC in Diagnostic Ultrasound (BPSDGU) | 30 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 | |
| BSC in Nuclear Medicine Technology (BPSNUM) | 30 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 | |
| BSC in Radiation Therapy (BPSRDT) | 30 June 2026 | 30 June 2026 | |
| POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (PGCE) | |||
| Post Graduate Certificate in Education: FET (PGCFET) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (PGCSFT) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| ADVANCED DIPLOMA | 30 September 2026 | 31 August 2026 | |
| EXCEPT | |||
| Advanced Diploma in Somatology (ADSOMA) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| Advanced Diploma in Technical & Vocational Teaching (ADTVET) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |
| Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training Teaching (ADACET) | 31 July 2026 | 31 July 2026 | |