Please read the information and instructions contained in the following pages carefully before completing the Application Form.

PLEASE NOTE:

1. This form must ONLY be completed by applicants that wishes to pursue studies with Kishugu Business School.
2. International and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants must submit required documents as attachments.
3. Consult the Kishugu Business School (KBS) website for more details on programme www.thekbs.co.za
4. Prospective applicants who have handed in their Application Form should track their application status via email – info@thekbs.co.za. If accepted, your acceptance letter will be emailed to the email address provided at the time of registration.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM

General

• NB: Only one (1) Application Form per applicant is allowed. Any additional applications will not be processed.
• This form must be completed by all applicants applying to the KBS for the first time. Returning students with a break in their studies of a year or more, must re-apply to continue their studies (no application fee payable).
• It is in the interest of the Applicant to ensure that this form is completed in full and that certified copies of all supporting documents are enclosed (ensure that certified copies are less than three (3) months old). If any questions are left unanswered or certified documents are not enclosed, or the contract is not signed, it will cause a delay as the form will be returned to you for completion.
• For any further enquiries, contact the Admissions Office at +27 13 591 0494 or email info@thekbs.co.za

Admission requirements

• Consult faculty and prospectus brochures for minimum admission and specific qualification requirements.
• Applicants with Senior Certificate subjects on Higher and/ or Standard Grade (pre-2009) are still accepted.
• All applicants who comply with the minimum requirements are still subjected to a selection process.

Documents to be submitted with your Application Form

• A certified copy (less than three (3) months old) of the first page of your Identity Document/ Card must accompany your application.
• A certified copy (less than three (3) months old) of your National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification must be submitted with your application. If you are currently in Grade 12, please submit your Final Grade 11 marks obtained. Also note that full acceptance to the programme will be based on your Final Grade 12 results.
• If you attended any other higher education institution, an original Academic Record and a Certificate of Conduct, or certified copies (less than three (3) months old) of other certificates/ diplomas/ degrees obtained previously, must also be submitted.
• Should the name on the NSC or equivalent qualification differ from the name on the Application Form, proof should be provided to explain the change in name.
• International applicants must also meet the requirements set out in their chosen course.
• Consult us for additional requirements for certain qualifications (downloadable from www.thekbs.co.za website).
• KBS reserves the right to verify and take legal action if documents are not authentic.

International applicants (foreign citizens)

• Certified copies of the following applicable documents must accompany this form (must be less than three (3) months old):
• a) Permanent residency applicants: Passport and proof of permanent residency/ SA Identity Document/ Card.
• b) Refugee asylum seeker temporary permit/ formal recognition of refugee status in the RSA. c) Passport:
  All international applicants are required to submit a SAQA certificate when applying to CPUT for all the programmes. 

Approved qualifications obtained outside the Republic of South Africa (RSA)

• An applicant may qualify for admission on the basis of qualifications obtained outside the RSA, whether they are SA citizens or not. Each case will be dealt with on an individual basis.
• Your school-leaving certificate should be submitted with the English translation of the certificate.
• An evaluation by SAQA is mandatory for all non-South African qualifications. SAQA can be contacted at: Postnet Suite 248, Private Bag X06, Waterkloof 0145, South Africa. Tel: +27 (0)12 431 5000; Web: www.saqa.org.za

Foreign/ International school-leaving certificates held by SA citizens

• SA citizens who are holders of foreign/ international certificates (e.g. Cambridge International Examinations) can be admitted ONLY IF they meet the minimum requirements for studying at a KBS in South Africa, and in addition, meet the minimum admission requirements of the programme they are applying for (according to the faculty-specific requirements). Each case will be dealt with on an individual basis.
  An evaluation by SAQA is mandatory for all non-South African qualifications. SAQA can be contacted at: Postnet Suite 248, Private Bag X06, Waterkloof 0145, South Africa. Tel: +27 (0)12 431 5000; Web: www.saqa.org.za

Application Fee

• There is no application fee payable for online applications.
• A non-refundable R500 application fee for all courses except for ICT and Digital Studies, where a registration fee of R250 is applicable (or R300 late applications fee, should KBS advertise availability of space in programmes applied for after the closing application period) must accompany this manual form. Please ensure that you attach the original proof of payment.
  The following payment methods are accepted:
  • Cash payments can be made on or before the closing date, directly to the Cashiers’ Office on the campus where this facility exists.

Fee Payment Options

• All fees are to be payed upfront. Student scan choose the following options to pay:
  • a) Full payment on registration
  • b) Monthly upfront payments which are payable over a period of a maximum on eight (8) months or lesser as informed by the course duration.
  • Right to access to any Kishugu facility or learning resources will be restricted should payment not be honoured as per agreement and terms.