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Step 3: Apply Online
Applications for the Full Research Master and Doctoral programmes are currently unavailable and will only be possible as from Monday, 2 February 2026 until the closing date of Friday, 13 March 2026. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Submit your online application
Applicants that have never applied and/or studied (including short programmes) at CPUT before (i.e no existing student number)
Applicants that have applied and/or studied (including short programmes) at CPUT before (i.e you have an existing student number)
Important information
- Are you sure that you have gathered and prepared all your supporting documentation including any additional documentation for some specific programmes?
- If you are not yet 18 of age, have you completed your signed minor declaration?
- Click here to access the information before commencing your online application
- Have you checked that you meet the minimum requirements for the programmes that you want to apply for? Refer to the Undergraduate Prospectus for more details
- Click here to access the information
- 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).
Manual Applications
All applications must be submitted online. Regretfully no manual applications will be processed including those submitted via post or over the counter. Should you still require a manual application form, please submit your request to
Application guides for South African Citizens and Non-RPL applicants
Step-by-step application guide for First-time applicants (currently a Grade 12 learner)
Step-by-step application guide for First-Time applicants (not currently a Grade 12 learner)
Step-by-step application guide for applicants with an existing CPUT Student number
International and RPL Application Guides
These categories of applications must follow the step-by-step application guide when completing their online application
Step-by-step application guide for first-time international applicants
Step-by-step application guide for international applicants with existing student number
Step-by-step application guide for first-time RPL applicants
Step-by-step application guide for RPL applicants with an existing student number
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