College of Cape Town Opens Final NATED N4 Intake Applications for 2026

The College of Cape Town (CCT) has officially announced its final intake for NATED N4 programmes, giving prospective students a limited opportunity to apply for selected business and creative courses for the 2026 academic year.

Applications opened on 22 April 2026 and will close on 20 May 2026, leaving only a few days for interested students to submit their applications before the deadline.

Students who are accepted will begin registration in July 2026.

To apply, applicants can visit:
College of Cape Town Application Portal

N4 Courses Available

The following NATED N4 programmes are available:

• Art & Design
• Financial Management
• Tourism
• Business Management
• Management Assistant

These are entry-level NATED programmes designed for students who have completed Grade 12 (Matric). Classes are expected to begin during the July intake period.

Documents Required for Application

Applicants must prepare certified PDF copies of the following documents before starting the online application process:

• Birth certificate, South African ID, passport, or proof of ID application
• Latest school results and any additional certificates
• Proof of residence (municipal statement or bank statement not older than six months)

Applicants should ensure all files are under 2MB each before uploading.

The college notes that:

• Applications are completed online
• No walk-in applications are accepted
• Applying is free of charge

NSFAS Applications

Students planning to apply for financial assistance should note that NSFAS applications for Semester 2 students will open separately.

According to the intake information:

NSFAS application period:
1 July – 17 July 2026

Students should first apply for admission at the college and then submit their NSFAS bursary applications once the funding window opens.

Quick Comparison: CCT vs Ehlanzeni TVET College

Category	CCT	Ehlanzeni TVET
Application Closing Date	20 May 2026	31 May 2026
Common Courses	Business Management, Financial Management, Tourism, Management Assistant	Business Management, Financial Management, Tourism, Management Assistant
Additional Programmes	Art & Design	Farming Management & Mechanisation
Campuses	8 campuses across Cape Town	Campuses across Ehlanzeni District
NSFAS Window	1–17 July 2026	Expected around July

Students interested in Art & Design may find CCT particularly appealing, while students in Mpumalanga may prefer Ehlanzeni TVET College due to proximity and a later application deadline.