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Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT): Courses, Prospectus and Applications for 2027

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Cape Peninsula University of Technology is a public university of technology headquartered in Cape Town, Western Cape, formed through the merger of two earlier technikons and known for its vocationally oriented, industry-linked qualifications. Within its Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, the university runs a wide range of three-year diplomas alongside extended (four-year) versions of many of them for students who need an additional foundational year, spanning fields such as accounting, hospitality, marketing, human resources, public administration, tourism and real estate. Programmes combine classroom theory with practical and work-based components, and many allow part-time study for students already employed in a related field. The university positions itself around preparing graduates for immediate employability as well as further study.

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CPUT Prospectus 2027

The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.

Latest Prospectus

Published by Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.

Step by step

How to Apply to CPUT for 2027

Applications open 1 May 2026 and close 31 August 2026. Dates anticipated for 2026 - confirm with CPUT directly nearer the time.
  • Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
  • Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
  • Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
  • Apply on the official portal. Applications are handled by the institution directly.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

Apply on the official CPUT site

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Courses Offered at CPUT for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at CPUT you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 22).

Find courses by type: Diploma 27 Postgraduate Diploma 17

All 44 courses at CPUT, grouped by qualification.

CPUT Diploma Courses 27

Show the other 2 Diploma courses

CPUT Postgraduate Diploma Courses 17

Course information last checked 28 August 2026. Always confirm with Cape Peninsula University of Technology before you apply.

Easier entry

CPUT Courses With a Low APS Requirement

10 of the 44 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower, starting at 22. A low APS still does not override subject requirements, so open the course page and check which subjects it asks for at what level.

Entry

Admission Requirements at CPUT

Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.

Across the 44 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 22 up to 38. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at CPUT, by band

Of the 44 courses listed here, 27 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
20 to 24 10 Most diplomas and many higher certificates.
25 to 29 15 Standard degree entry for many faculties.
35 to 42 2 The most competitive programmes, typically health sciences and engineering.

17 courses do not publish a numeric APS. CPUT may score those differently, so the course page is the authority on what each one needs.

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

CPUT Faculties and What They Offer

The 44 courses listed here are split across 14 faculties. Open one to see only its courses.

Department of Tourism & Event Management 6 courses Department of Accounting Sciences 5 courses Cape Town Hotel School 4 courses Department of Management & Project Management 4 courses Department of Business & Information Administration 3 courses Department of Entrepreneurship & Business Management 3 courses Department of Human Resource Management 3 courses Department of Marketing 3 courses Department of Public Administration & Governance 3 courses Department of Sport Management 3 courses Department of Graduate Centre for Management 2 courses Department of Operations Management 2 courses Department of Retail Business Management 2 courses Unit for Applied Economics 1 course
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Fees and Funding at CPUT

NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.

Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official CPUT site.

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at CPUT

These are the occupations the qualifications listed here lead to, most common first. The number is how many CPUT courses prepare you for that career.

Business Administrator 4 Accountant 3 Operations Coordinator 3 Advertising Coordinator 2 Bookkeeper 2 Brand Manager 2 Business Information Systems Officer 2 Conference And Banqueting Coordinator 2 Corporate And Private Sector Organisations 2 Digital Marketer 2 Digital Marketing Coordinator For Sport And Leisure Brands 2 Employee Relations Officer 2 Entrepreneur/Business Owner 2 Event Coordinator 2 Event Manager 2 Financial Administrator 2 Government Departments And The Finance/Investment Sector 2 HR Administrator 2 HR Officer 2 Local Government Officer 2 Management Trainee 2 Market Researcher 2 Marketing Officer 2 Municipal Administrator 2 NGO Programme Officer 2 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) 2 Office Manager 2 Policy Officer 2 Project Coordinator 2 Public Administrator 2 Recruitment Officer 2 Roles At Marketing Companies And In The Hospitality Industry 2 Roles At Regional Tourism Organisations 2 Roles In Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Companies 2 Roles In Government 2 Roles In Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) 2

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Answers

CPUT: Frequently Asked Questions

Cape Peninsula University of Technology has 44 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for Cape Peninsula University of Technology can be downloaded from the prospectus section on this page. It is the copy published by the institution, so check their official site if you need the very latest version.
Applications close on 31 August 2026 and opened on 1 May 2026. Dates anticipated for 2026 - confirm with CPUT directly nearer the time. Late applications are at the institution's discretion, so apply early.
Applications are made directly with the institution. Start on their official site: https://www.cput.ac.za. You will usually need your ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
Across the courses listed here the lowest APS requirement is 22 and the highest is 38. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
10 courses listed here ask for an APS of 24 or lower. The lowest are Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Business Management (Extended) (APS 22), Diploma in Sport and Leisure Management (Extended) (APS 23), Diploma in Banking (APS 24) and Diploma in Business & Information Administration (Extended) (APS 24). Check the subject requirements on each course page too, because a low APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing.
The courses listed here sit across 14 faculties, the largest being Department of Tourism & Event Management, Department of Accounting Sciences, Cape Town Hotel School, Department of Management & Project Management, Department of Business & Information Administration and Department of Entrepreneurship & Business Management.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Business Administrator, Accountant, Operations Coordinator, Advertising Coordinator, Bookkeeper and Brand Manager. Every course page lists the careers that specific qualification prepares you for.
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application, and you can do both in the same season.
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 1 May 2026
  • Closes: 31 August 2026
  • Lowest APS: 22
  • Courses: 44
  • Dates anticipated for 2026 - confirm with CPUT directly nearer the time.
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