• The online Application date for the University of Cape Town (UCT) Undergraduate Study in this academic year falls on  1 April to July 31. Prospective Students are advised to apply on time to avoid late application. For the Postgraduate program deadlines, kindly contact its various faculty office.

University of Cape Town (UCT) Application Requirements

• General eligibility admission Requirements into the University of Cape Town (UCT) Undergraduate Programmes. Prospective Students can click here to read more on UCT general eligibility admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes.

University of Cape Town (UCT) Online Application fees

The Online Application fee for the University of Cape Town (UCT) has been released for the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Graduate School of Business (GSB). Prospective Students can read more on UCT Application fees here

University of Cape Town (UCT) Online Application form

Undergraduate application information

• Directions for undergraduate applicants
• 2023 Application for undergraduate admission form
• BA(FA) form for all Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art applicants
• BAS form for all Bachelor of Architectural Studies applicants
• First-time applications for financial aid are handled centrally via NSFAS. For further information on the application process, please see undergraduate student funding.

For UCT Online Application Process click here

Postgraduate application information

All postgraduate applicants must apply online.

• 2023 Directions for Postgraduate Applicants for applicants intending to enroll for study.
• Postgraduate Studies at UCT – the essential guide for all prospective postgraduate students
• Apply for postgraduate degree funding.

How to Apply University of Cape Town (UCT) Online Application

• Prospective students can click here to know the steps they should take in applying to the University of Cape Town (UCT)

Apply Online to UCT

• Prospective students can apply online. In order to apply online you will need a working email address and your South African identity number, or, if you are an international applicant, your passport number.
• If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application. Completed undergraduate application forms must be sent to admissions-ug@uct.ac.za with the subject line “UCT Application Form” before the closing date of 31 August. If you are unable to email the form, please post it to the Admissions Office (see details on the right) with sufficient time to reach us before the closing date. All postgraduate applicants must apply online.

• The University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a variety of Courses for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate. Prospective Students can read more on UCT Courses here as well as their faculties.