The 2026 Postgraduate Studies Prospectus is in development. To access the 2025 Prospectus, please refer to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies (CPGS) webpage or view the document on the right of this page.
The application deadline for first-time master's and doctoral studies (full research) is 14 March 2025 for both national and international applicants.
Find out more about postgraduate studies at CPUT on the Centre for Postgraduate Studies webpage.
Application closing dates for postgraduate studies in 2026 are listed below.
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Qualification Type
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SA citizenship (with a SA ID number)
Permanent Residency with a valid SA identification
Refugees with a valid Refugee permit*
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Non-South African Citizenship (without a SA ID number)
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| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) |
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Postgraduate
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RPL Applications - Postgraduate Studies
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Refer to RPL webpage for further details:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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Postgraduate Studies
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Postgraduate Diploma
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30 September 2025
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29 August 2025
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Honours Bachelor's in Education
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30 September 2025
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29 August 2025
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Master's Degree (Course-based)
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30 September 2025
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29 August 2025
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Master's Degree (Full Research)
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13 March 2026
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13 March 2026
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Doctoral Degree
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13 March 2026
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13 March 2026
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