Traditional university · Western Cape
University of Cape Town
Research university with highly competitive health sciences, engineering, commerce and law faculties.
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How you apply
Direct online application on the UCT applicant portal
Closing period
Undergraduate applications usually open in April and close at the end of July.
Application fee
A non-refundable application fee applies — confirm the current amount on the UCT apply page
Campus
Cape Town, Western Cape
Good to know
- Some faculties require the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs).
- Residence must be applied for in the same application.
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Careers you can study towards here
These are the career fields UCT commonly offers. Programme names and entry requirements differ per faculty — confirm in the current prospectus.
Documents to have ready
- Certified copy of your ID — Or your birth certificate plus passport if you do not have an ID yet. Certify at a police station, post office or Home Affairs.
- Your latest school results — Grade 11 final report when you apply, then your Grade 12 statement of results when it is issued.
- Parent or guardian ID — Usually required if you are under 18, and for funding applications.
- Proof of payment of the application fee — Where a fee applies. Keep the reference number — many portals will not submit without it.
- Proof of residence — A municipal bill or a letter from your ward councillor or traditional authority.
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