CPUT International Student Application 2025/2026

CPUT International Student Application 2025/2026

CPUT International Student Application 2025/2026 – International applicants

INTERNATIONAL AND RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning) APPLICATIONS CAN NOW BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

CPUT International Applicants Admission Requirements 2025

CPUT Recognition of Prior Learning 2025/2026

With over 3 000 international students registered at CPUT annually, from more than 74 countries, speaking over 100 languages, CPUT is a thriving cosmopolitan centre for cultural, social and political exchange. International students at CPUT are supported by the Office of International Affairs.

All applicants interested in formal qualifications are supported by the Admissions and Registration Centre (ARC).

This unit reports directly to the Registrar and they are responsible for evaluating all international undergraduate and postgraduate applications.

All international undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications obtained must first be evaluated and verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before submitting applications for studying at CPUT.  Please click here for more details regarding SAQA and International admission requirements

All international undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications obtained must first be evaluated and verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before submitting applications for studying at CPUT.

SAQA is responsible for issuing of Letter of Undertaking which contains the duration of the study and is submitted to the SA High Commission in order to apply for the study visa.

Contact details for enquiries regarding all international full programme applicants:

How to apply online

Online application submission via the self-service portal:

Step 1:  Choose a qualification

Step 2: Gather your documentation or upload further/outstanding documentation

Step 4:  Online application