University of Cape Town (UCT) encourage prospective students (Undergraduate and Postgraduates) to apply online via application form (Hard-Copy) early as possible for 2021 academic year.
Application opening on is 1 April 2020 and Applications close on 31 July 2020.
Institution: University of Cape Town (UCT)
You may 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 by printing the forms from the links below, and sending them to the Admissions Office at the address indicated on the right.
Please see Directions for Applicants below for closing dates for various postgraduate applications. They are also listed on the online applications site.
Application Forms (2021)
When to apply
Applications should be submitted as early as possible in the applications cycle, which commences in April of each year.
Application Fees
An application fee is payable with every application, except in the case of most graduates of UCT. Please refer to Fee structure for further information.
Submitting results and documents
Current learners at school should ensure that all examination results from Grade 11 until September of grade 12 are submitted. Failure to submit these results may result in delays.
Transferring students should ensure that all transcripts and academic records are submitted as early as possible, and that a final transcript of current studies being undertaken reaches the Admissions Office as soon as possible after receipt.
Monitor your application
You are encouraged to monitor the status of your application. You can do this online.
Tel: 021 650 2128
Postal address
Admissions Office
University of Cape Town
c/o Bremner Building Lower Campus
Rondebosch
7701
South Africa
Physical address
Admissions Office
University of Cape Town
Level 4
Masingene Building
Middle Campus
Rondebosch
Cape Town
South Africa