Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Nursing Application 2026
Applications for 2026 now open
CREATING FUTURES: Prospective students can now apply to study at CPUT.
Matric learners and other individuals hoping to jumpstart their careers can now apply to study at CPUT in 2026.
Whether you want to be a teacher, journalist, nurse, or a designer CPUT has you covered with more than 70 career-focused courses to choose from.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online and can visit www.cput.ac.za/study/apply.
Manual applications are only available to applicants applying for Recognition of Prior Learning, non-South African citizens, South African citizens with international qualifications, applicants with permanent residence in South Africa and applicants with Refugee Status/ an Asylum Seeker permit.
Please note; that a non-refundable application fee will be applicable for manual applications.
Applications for the following courses close on 31 July:
- Architectural Technology,
- Fashion
- Visual Communication
- Design
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Jewellery Design & Manufacture
- Nursing Science
The deadline for applications from international applicants will be on August 31.
South African applicants can apply until September 30.
If you have already applied and have documents outstanding or need to upload additional supporting documents here.
2026 APPLICATIONS FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (APPLYING TO COMMENCE WITH STUDIES IN 2026):
Applications for the 2026 academic year intake opens on Monday, 20 May for all undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.
NB: Changes to Higher Education Qualifications in South Africa HERE
Only online applications are acceptable unless otherwise stipulated in the table below:
| Application Type | Mode of Application |
| SA citizens currently in Grade 12 (SA matric type) | • ONLINE applications ONLY • No application fee chargeable • No manual applications are acceptable |
| SA citizens who have passed Grade 12 or any other SA matric type/ qualification | • ONLINE applications ONLY • No application fee chargeable • No manual applications are acceptable |
| SA citizens transferring from other institutions | • ONLINE applications ONLY • No application fee chargeable • No manual applications are acceptable |
| SA CPUT students with a break in their studies of 1 year and more | •ONLINE applications • No application fee chargeable • No manual applications are acceptable |
| RPL applications (Recognition of Prior Learning) | •MANUAL applications ONLY – click here for RPL information and application procedures • R100 application fee chargeable |
| Non-SA citizens (International) including Refugee and Permanent Residency applicants | • MANUAL applications ONLY – click here for International applicants information and procedures • R100 application fee chargeable |
| SA citizens who have passed a non-SA matric/ qualification | •MANUAL applications ONLY • R100 application fee chargeable |
CLOSING DATES
Need Information or Confused about Something ?
Ask a Question| Qualification Type | • SA citizenship (with a SA ID number) • Permanent Residency with a valid SA identification • Refugees with a valid Refugee permit* | • Non-South African Citizenship (without a SA ID number) |
| Master’s Degree & M Tech (Full Research) | 15 March 2026 | 15 March 2026 |
| Doctoral Degree & D Tech | 15 March 2026 | 15 March 2026 |
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