What To Know Before Submitting Your CPUT Cape Peninsula University of Technology Application

Alan Hammond
3 min readApr 25, 2024

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CPUT Campus

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

Located in Cape Town, CPUT has an offering of diverse courses across all six faculties at the public institution that prospective students can choose from.

Before the application cycle opens for the upcoming academic year, it is important to do your research about each faculty and courses that are available.

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

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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Alan Hammond

Alan is the Founder & CEO of Portal Publishing, based in Cape Town, South Africa. He discovered internet publishing way back in '95 & hasn't looked back since.