South African Applications received on or before 29 November 2025/2026
International Applications will be closed on 31 October 2025/2026
CUT will not accept walk-in applications in January 2025/2026.
Programmes Offered
Visit Programmes Offered for a full A to Z list of programmes at CUT.
New programmes that are offered since 2025/2026:
- Advanced Diploma in Health Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction: Quantity Surveying
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction: Urban Development
New offerings in 2025/2026:
- Bachelor of Management Sciences in Accounting
- Bachelor of Management Sciences in Internal Auditing
- Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management
- Advanced Diploma in Applied Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurial Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Clinical Technology
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Construction Management
- Diploma: Language Practice and Media Studies
- Advanced Diploma: Language Practice
- Advanced Diploma: Media Studies
- Advanced Diploma: Computer Networking
- Advanced Diploma: Information Technology
- Higher Certificate: Information Technology
- Advanced Diploma: Hospitality Management
Apply: 2025/2026
Need more information?
- Go to Prospective student
- International Students for assistance contact the International Office
Ready to apply?
- Application Fee is no longer applicable, 01 July 2025/2026 (free application)
- Residences
- NSFAS
- International Students for assistance contact the International Office.
- Online Application (We encourage you to apply online: the system will open on 13 May 2025/2026)
- Application Form: Application for Admission 2025/2026 (PDF)
Application feedback
- Applications for January of each year, are processed following the July (2nd semester) intake. Processing starts at the beginning of August.
- Allow for a 4 to 6 week period for feedback from date of application.
- You can use the online system to Check Application Status.
Registration
- 2025/2026 On campus registration: open in January/February
- 2025/2026 Register Online: opens in January/February
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