University of Cape Town (UCT) online applications for 2026 academic year are officially open.Students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate students can now apply for admission..Find the detailed information below on how to submit your online applications before the closing date.
University of Cape Town offers wide range of courses across their faculties of ,Commerce,Engineering & the Built Environment,Health Sciences,Humanities,Lawa nd Science.These courses are offered in UCT campuses including Upper, Middle and Lower campuses; Hiddingh Campus; the Health Sciences Campus; and the Breakwater Campus, which has a newly established satellite facility in Phillippi.
Make sure you have the following before applying
- A valid email address
- Certified ID/Passport
- Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification certificates
- Certified copies of your academic records and transcripts
UCT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The admission requirements differ depending on what you want to study. The criteria for certificate courses, diplomas and degrees is listed below:
- Applicants holding a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) need to pass a minimum of 4 subjects at a rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in any four 20-credit NSC subjects.
- (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
For more information UCT admission requirements consult the prospectus HERE
University of Cape Town (UCT) online application 2026
Follow these steps and submit your UCT online application
- Go to UCT application page HERE
- Click on APPLY NOW
- Create an account for your Online Application system
- Login to your account you have created
- Fill in with the online application form with correct information
- Upload and sunmit required documents
- Note that :Documents must be submitted as certified electronic copies to admissions@uct.ac.za. Please do not send your submissions to any other email address/es as this will only delay the processing of your application.
University of Cape Town (UCT) online application fee
| Undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region | R100 |
| Undergraduate and postgraduate applications from outside the SADC region | R300 |
| Graduate School of Business (GSB) applications from South Africa and African citizens/residents | R1 000 |
| GSB applications from outside of Africa | USD 100 |
UCT APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
UCT 2025 applications opened on 2 April and closes on 31 July,note that UCT application closing dates defers for some programmes .Click here to see full details on UCT application closing dates
TRACK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS
When we update your application, you will receive an email communication. Please monitor your email account closely for updates. You can also check your status online with the log-in credentials that we will send you after you apply. We are not permitted to disclose your application status telephonically.
CONTACT UCT
If you have any question concerning your application,contact the institution using the contact details below;
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2128