CPUT 2026 Registrations: A Complete Guide for Students

Registration for the 2026 academic year at Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) is an important step for both new and returning students. The university uses a mostly online registration system to make the process easier and faster.

This guide explains who can register, when to register, and how to complete the process correctly.

CPUT Registration Dates for 2026

Undergraduate Students (Including Advanced Diplomas)

First-Year Students

• Online and off-campus registration:
  📅 20 January to 6 February 2026
• Students with full acceptance may register from 20 January.
• Students with provisional acceptance based on 2025 NSC results will receive an SMS between 14 and 19 January 2026.
• Once you receive the SMS, you must register within 48 hours, starting from 20 January 2026.

If you do not register in time, your space may be given to another applicant.

Returning Students

• Registration opens on 12 January 2026.
• Registration dates differ by faculty.
• Check the faculty registration schedule in the official registration booklet.

Postgraduate Students

• Returning Master’s and Doctoral students:
  Register until 27 February 2026
• Course-based Master’s students:
  Register until 27 February 2026
• First-time research Master’s and Doctoral students:
  Register until 29 May 2026

Registration Support Hours

• Weekdays: 08:30 – 15:00
• Contact: [email protected]

How to Register Online (Step-by-Step) at CPUT for 2026

Most students must register online using CPUT’s system.

Basic steps:

1. Go to https://www.cput.ac.za/study-at-cput/undergraduate/track-application-status
2. Check your admission status
3. Accept your offer (if required)
4. Clear any academic or financial blocks
5. Complete financial clearance
6. International students must submit permits and medical aid
7. Select your modules
8. Collect your student card on campus after registration

Help and Support During Registration

Call Centre

📞 086 123 2788
📞 021 959 6767

You can get help with:

• Admission status
• Login problems
• Registration issues

FAQs are available at: www.cput.ac.za/enquiries

On-Campus Assistance (Only if Online Registration Fails)

• District Six Campus: E-learning labs
• Bellville Campus: IT centres
• Mowbray, Granger Bay, Wellington: Faculty-based venues

Fees and Financial Information

Tuition Fees

• Fees can be paid in full or in instalments
• Sponsored students must submit a valid sponsorship letter

Financial Aid

CPUT offers:

• NSFAS
• Bursaries
• Loans
• Merit-based support

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Or contact the Call Centre

International Students

• Valid medical aid is compulsory
• Study permits must be renewed
• Email: [email protected]

Registration is your first step to success at CPUT in 2026. Register early, check your documents, and make sure all financial and academic requirements are completed on time.

For full details, visit: www.cput.ac.za