Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT).
Overview, Registrations, Applications and Faculties.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Acronym: CPUT
Motto: Creating Futures
Established: 1 January 2005
Type: Public University
Country: South Africa
Province: Western Cape
Overview
The Cape Peninsula Institute of Technology is a center of technical education and innovation in Africa. An internationally recognized institution, it is the only technical university in the Western Cape and the largest in the region with over 30,000 students.
CPUT Faculties and Courses offered
- Applied Sciences.
- Business and Management Sciences.
- Education.
- Engineering & the Built Environment.
- Health and Wellness Sciences.
- Informatics and Design
Faculty of Applied Sciences Courses
● Agriculture
● Agriculture Management
● Analytical Chemistry
● Biotechnology
● Consumer Science: Food & Nutrition
● Environmental Health
● Environmental Management
● Food Technology
● Horticulture
● Landscape Architecture
● Mathematical Sciences
● Marine Science
● Nature Conservation
Faculty of Business and Management Sciences Courses
● Accounting
● Business & Information Administration
● Entrepreneurship
● Events Management
● Financial Information Systems
● Hospitality Management: Accommodation
● Hospitality Management: Food & Beverage
● Hospitality Management: Professional Cookery
● Human Resources Management
● Management
● Marketing
● Operations Management
● Paralegal Studies
● Public Administration
● Real Estate
● Retail Business Management
● Sport Management
● Tourism Management
Faculty of Education Courses
Minimum Admission Requirements:
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• An achievement rating of at least (4) in four subjects from the designated subject list (Bachelor’s Degree endorsement).
• At least one of these four subjects should be an official language of South Africa.
• An achievement rating of at least (3) in another official language of South Africa.
• At least one of the languages in bullet (2) or (3) listed above should be the language of learning and teaching (LoLT) at CPUT.
• An achievement rating of at least (4) in subjects related to the elective offerings of the specific Teacher Education programme for which you applied such as: Mathematics, Accounting, Life Sciences, and Physical Sciences. National Certificate (Vocation) (NCV) At least (60%) in three following fundamental subjects, including the LoLT of the institution:
• English (official language at first additional language level, 20 credits) at NQF level 4.
• Mathematics (20 credits) at NQF level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy (20 credits) requiring a pass rate of at least (70%)
• Life Orientation (10 credits) at NQF level 4.
Additional Admission Requirements
You require at least (70%) in four vocational subjects (20 credits
each), chosen from the NC(V) Level 4 subjects:
• An additional language (other than the LoLT at the institution), either Afrikaans or IsiXhosa .
• Three, of which at least two are 20 credit bearing vocational subjects, related to the elective offerings of the specific Teacher Education programme for which you’ve applied.
Faculty of Engineering Courses
● Civil Engineering (Bachelor)
● Civil Engineering (Diploma)
● Chemical Engineering
● Clothing & Textile Technology
● Computer Systems Engineering
● Construction
● Electrical Engineering
● Geomatics
● Industrial Engineering
● Marine Engineering
● Maritime Studies
● Mechanical Engineering
● Mechatronics
Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences Courses
● Dental Assisting
● Dental Technology
● Emergency Care
● Medical Laboratory Science
● Nursing Science
● Opticianry
Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences
● Radiography ● Radiation Therapy
● Ultrasound ● Nuclear Medicine Technology
● Somatology
Faculty of Informatics & Design Courses
● Architectural Technology
● Film Production
● Graphic Design
● Information & Communication Technology
● Interior Design
● Jewellery Design
● Journalism
● Photography
● Production Design
● Public Relations
● Urban & Regional Planning
See more details on Prospectus
How to apply
New and Returning Students may Apply online
2023 Late applications are open for certain programmes with available spaces for the following category of continuing students and next level of studying programmes.
NB: Always remember it’s very important to follow instructions while applying