Dellicia de Vos
+27 221 460 9071
District Six Campus

Pumeza Magogotya
+27 221 953 8447
Bellville Campus

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Yes, on condition that you meet the minimum requirements.

Online, under faculties - look for the qualification that you are interested in and then look for minimum requirements.

You can follow our step-by-step guidelines on the website by clicking on the below link:

No, all staff matters are under the ambit of the Human Capital department.

We provide:

• Support to students with disabilities and support to lecturers in working with students with disabilities
• Language capturer for students who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired
• Group or one-one training on specialised software programs and/or assistive devices
• Assessments of students with disabilities’ needs on all campuses
• Applications and recommendations for reasonable accommodation and exam concessions for students with disabilities.
• Inputs into policy development
• Outreach and marketing
• Research and Advocacy services
• Academic assistance during assessments
• Awareness raising and sharing of best practices
• Resource Centre and labs with short-term loan devices, specialised devices and software

Hardware available at DU labs:

• Large screen computer monitors– for students with a visual impairment
• Scanners – to enable students to scan their work and save it in document or audio format
• Magnifiers – for students with a visual impairment
• Braille embosser – for students with blindness in order to convert documents into Braille format
• Special large font keyboards – for students with visual impairment (in yellow and black, or black and white keyboards ensuring high contrast)
• Digital recorders – for students with physical challenges to enable them to record lectures and write notes at a later stage and at their own pace

Registered students can request an appointment on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

An assessment will follow and you need to bring all medical documents with. No payment is required for accessing the services at the DU.

We can assist more effectively if we know about your disability.

You can calculate the fees when you process your application form. For more information, click on the below link:

No, the DU does not have any funding for fees for courses as it is not a financial institution.

Yes provided that you can submit a letter from your Doctor to confirm your disability and, that your parents' combined annual gross salary satisfies NSFAS means test.

No, we do not deal with the student finances as CPUT has a financial aid office to assist students.

When you submit your application form then it is very important to also apply for accommodation in the residences if you need accommodation. Please specify your disability so that the most suitable accommodation can be considered.

Yes, we can help you complete the application.

We have a fully equipped lab on the Cape Town campus and one on the Bellville campus with computers and assistive devices that will help you. We also have computers that have the software installed, on all our other campuses.

The DU will assess your requirements and assist you with extra time for exams and tests. You will have to provide the necessary documentation, i.e. Dr’s recommendations and/or exam concession letters received at school in order for us to process your application for extra time.

There are unfortunately no resources for a personal facilitator.

No we do not have the resources to do so. Students not on residence usually sign up with Dial-a-ride for transport to campus.

The idea of “Universal Design” is a method of designing course materials, content, and instruction to benefit all learners. Instead of adapting or retrofitting a course to a specific audience, universal design emphasizes environments that are accessible to everyone regardless of ability.