Apply to University of Cape Town (UCT)

HOW TO APPLY TO UCT

Step 1:  Get your application form.

• Online Application:
  Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process.
• Hardcopy Application:
  This option is only available to undergraduate applicants.  Postgraduates need to apply online. 

You can post your application to:

The Admissions Office
University of Cape Town
c/o Bremner Building Lower Campus
Rondebosch
7701
South Africa

Step 2:  Complete your application form in full. 

*Remember you’ll need an email address.  Don’t have one?  Get an email address here.

Step 3:  Attach all supporting documents.

Step 4:  Complete a student accommodation form.

Step 5:  Find Funding.

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.

The appropriate application fees reflected below should accompany all applications:

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region	R100
Undergraduate and postgraduate applications from outside the SADC region	R300
GSB applications from South Africa and African citizens/residents	R1250
GSB applications from outside of Africa	US$250

CONTACT DETAILS

Have questions about your application?

Email: admissions@uct.ac.za
Tel:021 650 2128

Need to find the institution?

Physical Address:
University Avenue
Upper Campus
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch
7700

USEFUL DOCUMENTS

• 2020 Prospectus [DOWNLOAD]
• Fees Structure [VIEW]
• Undergraduate Admissions Requirements [DOWNLOAD]
• Postgraduate Studies at UCT [DOWNLOAD]
• UCT Student Housing [VIEW]