Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Online Registration for 2025 Now Open

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has officially opened its online registration for the 2025 academic year. Whether you’re a first-year student ready to start your undergraduate journey or a returning student continuing your studies, this post will guide you through the registration process and important deadlines.
First-Year Undergraduate Students: Online Registration for 2025
Off-Campus and Online Registration:
- Dates: Tuesday, 21 January 2025 – Friday, 7 February 2025
- Eligibility:
- For students who wrote the 2023 Final Grade 12 Exams or earlier: If you’ve received final acceptance, you can begin your registration process from Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
- For students who wrote the 2024 Final Grade 12 Exams: Final evaluation (screening) of 2024 NSC results will occur between Thursday, 16 January 2025 and Wednesday, 22 January 2025. (Note: These dates may be subject to change.) After your results are evaluated, you’ll receive an automated SMS confirming your acceptance. Once you receive this SMS, you have 48 hours to complete your registration.
Important Reminder for 2024 Matriculants:
- Your acceptance will be confirmed through an automated SMS to the cell number you provided during your application.
- You must register within 48 hours of receiving the confirmation SMS. If not, your spot may be offered to another deserving student.
For the latest updates and to check your application status, please visit the Track Application Status link on CPUT’s website.
Returning Students: Registration Information
If you’re a returning student (undergraduate, advanced diploma, or postgraduate), your registration dates and details vary depending on your program. Here’s a breakdown of the key timelines:
Undergraduate Studies (Including Advanced Diploma Programs):
- Online and Off-Campus Registration Dates: Monday, 13 January 2025 – Friday, 31 January 2025
- Please refer to the registration booklet for detailed faculty-specific timelines.
Postgraduate Studies Registration:
For Returning Postgraduate Students (Including Masters and Doctoral Studies):
- Online and Off-Campus Registration Dates: Monday, 13 January 2025 – Friday, 28 February 2025
- Again, faculty-specific registration timelines can be found in the registration booklet.
For New Postgraduate Students (Course-Based Master’s Programs):
- Online and Off-Campus Registration Dates: Monday, 13 January 2025 – Friday, 28 February 2025
For New Postgraduate Students (Full Research Master’s and Doctoral Studies):
- Online and Off-Campus Registration Dates: Monday, 13 January 2025 – Friday, 30 May 2025
How to Register:
CPUT offers both online and off-campus academic registration with assistance available to help you complete the process smoothly. Be sure to stay updated on any changes and to register as soon as you are eligible to avoid missing your spot.
For detailed registration guidelines, including faculty-specific deadlines, please consult the CPUT Registration Page.