The application cycle for 2027 will open in April 2026 and close on 30 September 2026 for all undergraduate programmes, including Advanced Diplomas, Postgraduate Diplomas, Honours, and Structured Masters.

There are no late applications or walk-in applications.

Masters and Doctorate degrees

 Applications for Research Masters or Doctorate degrees will close on 30 March 2027.

Programmes Offered

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

Programmes Offered

What documents should I have ready for the application cycle?

Submitting these documents is essential for a successful review of your application.

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.

There is currently no application fee. No authorised consultants to assist with the application.

• Registration fees payable
• Bursaries & loans
• Tuition

Getting ready to apply?

• Programmes Offered
• Residences
• NSFAS

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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?

• Go to Prospective student
• International Students, for assistance contact the Center for Global Engagement (CGE)

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)

Change or update Address and/or contact information

Having trouble updating your address or contact information? Download the how to change contact details guide (PDF) | 10 May 2023

Two Factor Authentication (2FA) on CUT’s iEnabler

What's iEnabler 2FA? It's an extra layer of protection for iEnabler. Simply put, iEnabler 2FA adds an additional security step to your login process.
You will enter a unique verification code (sent to your phone) and password to access your account.

When you access iEnabler, there will be a prompt to activate 2FA, please do so.

For more help, download the iEnabler 2FA how-to manual (PDF)

Watch: How to Apply Online for 2027

Step-by-step system guide - Download the How to Apply Online - A System Guide (PDF) | 05 May 2023

Read each step in the guide carefully before you complete it. It is important that you set aside time and do this slowly and carefully. Making changes to your application is a complicated process. Take care.

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