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CUT Online Application Forms 2026- SA Applications

Central University of Technology (CUT) is accepting online applications for undergraduate and postgraduate courses for the 2026 academic year. The application period runs from May 13, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Interested candidates should visit www.cut.ac.za to complete the online application form before the deadline. CUT is recognised as one of Africa’s top universities and receives many applications each year. The university has campuses located in Bloemfontein and Welkom.

The Central University of Technology (CUT) is accepting online applications for both new and returning students seeking undergraduate or postgraduate degrees, including international students. All application forms and required documents must be submitted by the deadline for the 2026 academic year.

How to Get the CUT application form

The form is also available at the:

Bloemfontein campus: Lapeng Student Center, Ground floor (Administration Office)
Welkom campus: Administration Block

Any student applying for admission to the CUT must request an application form from the Assistant Registrar. Academic Structure and Student Enrollment Services

New applicants

For international student assistance, contact the International Office.
N qualification (TVET students)

Continued education students

Students who are continuing with their studies without a gap year will be auto-promoted with no need to reapply.
Students who took a gap year and would like to continue with their studies must complete a continuation form.
- Download and complete the continuation form (PDF)

Apply to CUT

ALL first-time applicants are advised to submit an online application form by completing the form HERE

CUT Online Application Process

To apply to the CUT online application form for 2026, follow the steps below:

visit www.cut.ac.za, click on Study at CUT, then click Apply Online
Click on New Applications
Keep following the blue steps.
New applicants, read carefully. *Compulsory fields. Must complete proceeding.
You can download the document containing the POPI ACT.
Read it and accept it to proceed.
Enter the data exactly as it is in your SA ID or passport—no exceptions.
Enter your contact details
Complete the information on the screen and click next.
If you have completed Grade 12, your results are uploaded from the Dept. of Basic Education when you arrive at the screen.
Otherwise, you are required to manually enter your results. Grade 12, Final Grade 11 or June Grade 11. Your most recent result.
To manually add, click Add Subject and continue to add each subject.
Tell CUT where you attended school or if you have studied at another institution.
If your school/institution is not listed, type in Other.
Do you have a qualification(s)? Tell CUT about it. Where, when, and what subjects have you completed?
Add your first-choice programme.
Add your second choice programme, should the first option not be possible.
Review the information carefully. Go back and correct any errors. It is important to do this now.
Next, you will upload documents. Click Continue
Documents must be uploaded for your application to proceed. Without documents, your application is incomplete.
Read which document is required, then click Load/View Document.
Click Upload Document.
Click Browse and select the document from your device.
Click Save once you have browsed the document.
Review the upload.
Yes indicates that you have uploaded successfully.
You will need it to log in and follow up on the application.

CUT Required Documents

Upload one certified copy of the following documents:

South African Applicant

Current Matriculants: upload Final Grade 11 results or Grade 12 June results.
Already Matriculated applicants: you will have to upload your certified ID and Senior Certificate.
Higher Qualifications than Matric: You will have to upload your certified ID, senior certificate, your qualification(s), and study record.
Postgraduate Applicants: Visit the Head of the Department/Assistant Deans, Research Innovation and Engagement, to discuss a research project for a Masters or Doctorate study before applying online. For more information, see Postgraduate Studies.

International Applicant

Certified copy of your SAQA/HESA evaluation certificate;
Certified copies of your foreign school leaving/college/university qualifications;
Certified copy of your passport
South African-based medical aid
A valid study visa

CUT Entry Requirements

Before reapplying to the Central University of Technology (CUT), it is essential to download the current prospectus and review the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure you meet both the faculty-specific and minimum entry standards. The minimum Admission Point Score (APS) for CUT is 27, but some programs require higher scores. If your APS is between 24 and 26, you may qualify for a selection test; however, if the program is filled with applicants meeting or exceeding the minimum APS, you may not be considered. It is advisable to aim for an APS higher than the minimum, as this will improve your chances of acceptance.