By | April 3, 2025

Central University of Technology CUT Application For 2026 | Opening & Closing Dates

2026 Applications

The application cycle for 2026 will open in April/May 2025 and close on 30 September 2025.

There are no late applications or walk-in applications – apply within the timeframe and do so online.

Programmes Offered

Visit Programmes Offered for a full A to Z list of programmes at CUT. 

What documents should I have ready for the application cycle?

  1. Current matriculants: upload final Grade 11 results or Grade 12 June results if available.
  2. Already matriculated applicants: you must upload your certified ID and National Senior Certificate.
  3. Higher qualifications than matric: you must upload your certified ID, National Senior Certificate, your qualification(s) and study record.
  4. Postgraduate applicants: Engage with the Head of the Department / Assistant Deans, Research Innovation and Engagement to discuss research project for Masters or Doctorate study before applying online. For more information, visit CUT’s Graduate School.

Application to the CUT is free

Individuals are promoting that they can assist prospective students in applying. The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) would like to warn all prospective students that there is no way other than the process described here for application.

If you are asked for money to assist you with your application, you are being swindled by scammers.

No application fee. No authorised consultants to assist with the application.

Getting ready to apply?

Apply Online

New Students

You have never applied to study at the Central University of Technology. Click below to start your application.

New Application 

Returning students – you have previously applied (but never studied or completed a year of study at CUT)

Applications at the Central University of Technology work in cycles. Each year there is a new application cycle, and your previous year’s application status does not carry over. Thus, you must re-apply for consideration in the next academic year. You re-apply because you have a record on the system, which you will now update with your current information. If you cannot update/change a field, it is required that you attach a document.

If you did not complete a year of study, you also re-apply.

Re-apply

CUT Continuing Students

You are currently a registered student and plan to start with a new programme of study, you must apply to do so.

CUT continuing students

Need more information?

Need help with your application?

Have trouble with the system PIN or student number?

We have been receiving several enquiries about PIN and/or Student number for the application system. A guide has been created to assist. 

Download the Retrieve CUT PIN and/or Student nr steps.pdf (PDF)