Postgraduate applications
First-time applicants and current CPUT postgraduate students
IMPORTANT: Prospective postgraduate students for full thesis studies must first identify a potential research topic and supervisor before applying. For information on the fields/areas of study and supervisors click here. Acceptance is dependent on a supervisor being available for a specific field of study – you should consult with the department before submitting your application.
The Postgraduate Prospectus for 2023 can be downloaded: CPUT Postgraduate Prospectus 2023.
Be sure to include the following information when communicating with the department.
- Student number (if known)
- Proposed Qualification
- Proposed field of Research
- Possible supervisor (if known)
For information on the fields/ areas of study and supervisors click here.
To start the Application process go to: http://www.cput.ac.za/study/apply
Admission requirements
Postgraduate Admission Requirements are available in the Postgraduate Prospectus.
Closing dates
M & D Full Research is 15 March 2024 for both National and International applicants.
RETURNING higher degree (Master’s and Doctoral) and structured Master’s degree candidates must register by 2 March each year.
Guide to postgraduate studies
Find out more about postgraduate studies at CPUT on the Centre for Postgraduate Studies webpage.
