CPUT University Admission Requirement in South Africa

By | December 15, 2023

CPUT University Admission Requirement in South Africa

Admission requirements for the different programs offered at CPUT can be found under Programmes and fees. You may also be required to complete a series of tests to assist in the placement process.

Students following the Cambridge system should take note of the following requirements:

  • Passes of at least five different subjects of the IGCSE and HIGCSE study levels, of which at least two are HIGCSE level subjects.
  • A pass in the language which is the medium of instruction at the University (English or Afrikaans).
  • Specific pass grades: IGCSE: A, B or C; HIGCSE: 1, 2, or 3.

Other senior school qualifications will be reviewed on merit.

Evaluation of foreign qualifications

All international undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications obtained must first be evaluated and verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) before submitting applications for studying at CPUT. It is required to be submitted together with your online and paper-based application form.

The onus is on the student to apply timeously to SAQA, as this may take a bit longer.

The onus is on the student to apply timeously to SAQA, as this may take a bit longer.

Visit SAQA’s website http://www.saqa.org.za

From 1 August 2014, SAQA will only accept online applications for the evaluation of foreign applications. Please click here

You should include the following with your application:

  • All qualification documents, i.e. the highest school certificate issued by the official examining body.
  • Complete and legible transcripts of academic records in respect of all degrees or other higher education qualifications, together with the final certificates, and preceding qualifications leading to any post-graduate or other advanced qualification when the latter is submitted.
  • Certificates in foreign languages should be submitted with sworn translations into English by an accredited translator.