Central University of Technology Online Application

Central University of Technology Application 2022 : To apply to Cape Peninsula University of Technology , you need the documents below :

1) A certified copy of the green bar coded ID

2) Proof of payment of any relevant application fees

3) Certified copy of grade 11 results and any latest grade 12 results

For a full list of tips to remember before you apply, read here. Applicants must check individual further requirements for each course and each tertiary institution. Please also be aware of NBTs and check with your university if you need NBT results to apply. For more information on NBT’s click here.

FYI: South Africans learners wishing to apply online will need a working email address and an ID number. Foreign learners wishing to apply will need to have their passport number.

How Is Central University of Technology Online Registration Done?

Read the guide CUT Registration Guide – 2nd Semester (PDF)
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Once you have read the above guideline
Start Online Registration https://enroll.cut.ac.za

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Central University of Technology Online Application form

This page will guide you in the process to complete and submit your application to the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) online. Follow all the instructions carefully.

Familiarize yourself with the CUT Admission Process

Allow for a 4 to 6 week period for feedback from date of application, then check application status.

Download or open the Online Application Guide, and follow the steps in the PDF document to complete the CUT application (includes screenshots of the system).

1. Online Application guide (PDF)

2. Go to Online Application

Central University of Technology Application Dates

On or before: 31 May

On or before: 30 June (Late applications)

No applications for the 2^nd semester intake will be accepted after 30 June.

The following programmes will accept applications for the 2^nd semester :

Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering (Light current)
Electrical Engineering (Heavy current)
Mechanical Engineering

International Students for assistance contact the International Office.

Applications are Open: 2022

On or before: 31 August

On or before: 30 September (Late applications)

International Students for assistance contact the International Office.

Grade 12 Learners: Only June results will be considered for applications.

Central University of Technology – How To Apply

To apply online you must have:

A valid e-mail address.
Adhere to the timelines and admission processes of the institution. All the information you need to know or read about is here.
Be sure to follow the steps indicated in the different sections carefully, incomplete applications may prevent you from or delay your acceptance to CUT.

FORMS AND FEES: 2nd Semester 2021| 2022

Print Application Forms

2nd Semester
2022Application Form

Online Application

Central University of Technology Admission Requirements

Central University of Technology CUT Admission Requirements

Candidates who completed the NSC in 2021 and thereafter

A candidate for a university of technology degree, diploma or certificate must be in possession of at least the NSC or equivalent qualification approved by Senate.
A candidate must score at least 27 or more points on the CUT scoring scale, for admission to CUT. (See the CUT scoring scale in section below for the appropriate weights according to which the above-mentioned totals are calculated.) However, admission to a particular programme is subject to the requirements of that programme (see section 4.1.5.8 below for the regulations pertaining to learning programmes).
Life Orientation forms part of the final score, with a maximum value of one.
A candidate is expected to possess a minimum level of proficiency in English, since this is the language of learning and teaching (LoLT) at CUT. A mark of 50% for English as Home Language (vernacular) or First Additional Language is therefore considered to be sufficient, although any proof of proficiency in the English language will also be taken into consideration.
If a candidate meets the minimum subject requirements for the certificate, diploma or degree, but scores fewer than the minimum points on the CUT scoring scale for the NSC examination, CUT will consider the following aspects:
There must be a place available for the candidate in the particular learning programme.
There must be a place available for the candidate in the particular learning programme.
If an applicant fails to qualify for admission to CUT in terms of these regulations, he/she may be subject to the testing of potential, refer to CUT calendar for more information.

Regulations pertaining to the testing of potential

The candidate must meet the necessary subject requirements for the learning programme in question.

The following measuring instruments are used to test the potential of a candidate:

RPL, with admission to be approved before a candidate may register;
Assessment of the prior experience of mature learners;
GSAT and English Proficiency Test results;
NSC results; and
Any other measuring instrument as determined by the Senate or Council.

The results of the above-mentioned measuring instruments are used in accordance with the following guidelines:

The results are arranged in sequence of achievement.
The best candidates are accepted in accordance with the need and vacancies in the specific learning programme.
A candidate who is not selected may be reconsidered at a subsequent selection opportunity, where the same procedures as those described above will be followed.
The candidate must deliver proof that he/she is able to express himself/herself well in English, both verbally and in writing, so that he/she can benefit fully from the learning programme of his/her choice. Some departments, however, set higher requirements with regard to language proficiency. A candidate will be offered a place in a postgraduate programme on condition that he/she possesses a minimum level of proficiency in English.

For candidates who completed the NSC in 2008 and thereafter, CUT awards academic weights for achievement according to the following scoring scale:

Percentage achieved in NSC subject	30 -39%	40 -49%	50 -59%	60 -69%	70 -79%	80 -89%	90 -100%
Points rating for % value	2	3	4	5	6	7	8

Please note: A candidate scoring 21 points or less on CUT’s scoring scale will not be admitted. A candidate scoring 22 – 26 points on CUT’s scoring scale must undergo a selection test. A candidate must obtain an achievement level of at least 4 (50 – 59%) in Life Orientation in the NSC. Even if a higher mark is achieved in Life Orientation, the value will still only be awarded as 1 on the CUT scoring scale.

A candidate who scores fewer than 22 points on the CUT scoring scale in the July or subsequent NSC examination is considered to be a candidate who does not possess the necessary skills to successfully pursue a course of study at CUT under the prevailing circumstances. Such a candidate will not be admitted to CUT.

A candidate is expected to possess a minimum level of proficiency in English, as this is the LoLT at CUT. A mark of 50% for English as Home Language (vernacular) or First Additional Language is therefore considered to be sufficient, although any sufficient proof of proficiency in the English language will also be taken into consideration. In this regard, see section 4.1.5.4.6.3.4 above and the general language policy of CUT.

A candidate may be expected to attend an interview, undergo a selection test, and/or make a written presentation to the relevant Head of Department. Candidates who have not recently been engaged in study and who apply for admission to postgraduate studies are normally invited for such an interview or are requested to undergo a selection test and/or make a written presentation. No offer of admission to CUT will be made during such an interview or selection opportunity. Any offer of admission to CUT will be in writing, and will be mailed to the candidate.

Applications of foreign candidates are considered in accordance with the same regulations as those applicable to other candidates, provided that the foreign qualifications of such candidates are considered equivalent by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Foreign candidates must complete and submit an application form for international students, and must also meet any and all requirements that may be set for higher education studies in South Africa.

Candidates who matriculated in 2021 or before

A candidate for a university of technology degree, diploma or certificate must be in possession of at least a Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification approved by Senate.

A candidate for a CUT degree, excluding the Baccalaureus Technologiae degree and higher qualifications, must be in possession of a Matriculation Exemption Certificate or Conditional Exemption Certificate.

Prospective/aspirant students already in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent may apply for admission to a degree, diploma or certificate. In this case, the application is assessed using the assessment criteria published on the applicant’s Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent results.

In the cases specified, the general minimum score qualifying the candidate for acceptance as a student is as published for that year. The admission criteria applicable to each programme of study are as specified in the CUT Calendar.

Only a person holding a Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent may be admitted as a student for a post-secondary qualification. However, CUT may exempt a person from this criterion on the basis of the outcome of an individual recognition of prior learning (RPL) assessment. Applications for such an RPL assessment may be submitted to the Assessment and Graduation Unit.

If a candidate meets the minimum subject requirements for a degree, diploma or certificate, but scores fewer than the minimum points on the CUT scoring scale for the July Grade 12 examination or a subsequent examination, CUT will consider the following aspects:

There must be a place available for the candidate in the particular learning programme.
The candidate may be subject to selection in the case of a learning programme where this is a requirement (see the chapter pertaining to the relevant faculty in the CUT Calendar).

If an applicant fails to qualify for admission to CUT in terms of these regulations, he/she may be subject to the testing of potential in terms of section above.

Candidates must meet the necessary subject requirements for the various learning programmes.

The following measuring instruments are used to test potential:

Assessment of prior experience of mature learners.
Results achieved in the General Scholastic Aptitude Test (GSAT), which determines the potential of a candidate, as well as the English Proficiency Test, which measures a candidate’s understanding of and proficiency in English.
Grade 12 results.
Any other measuring instrument as determined by Senate or Council.

The results of the above-mentioned measuring instruments are used in accordance with the following guidelines:

The results are arranged in sequence of achievement.
The best candidates are accepted in accordance with the needs and vacancies in the specific learning programme.
A candidate who is not selected may be reconsidered at a subsequent selection opportunity, where the same procedures as those described above will be followed.
The candidate must deliver proof that he/she is able to express himself/herself in English, both verbally and in writing, so that he/she can benefit fully from the learning programme of his/her choice, provided that some departments set higher requirements with regard to language proficiency. A candidate will be offered a place in a postgraduate programme on condition that he/she possesses a minimum level of proficiency in English.

Central University of Technology Online Application Prospectus

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Engineering: Civil

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Engineering: Electrical (Heavy Current).

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