University of Cape Town Online Application 2023

The following guidelines may be useful when you apply to UCT:
When to apply
Applications open in April every year and you should try to submit an application as soon as possible after that date.
Application Fees
An application fee must be paid for every application, except in the case of most graduates of UCT. Please refer to the fee structure for more information.
Submitting results and documents
Current learners at school must make sure 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 submit all transcripts and academic records as early as possible.
Monitor your application
It is a good idea to monitor the status of your application. You can do this online.

• Apply online

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UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS
Applicants who need financial assistance must submit their applications on the NSFAS online application system. Applications are now open and close on November.
POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS
Postgraduate programmes containing coursework mostly close on October, with the exception of a few programmes and faculties which start to close from May onward..
Applications for research-only postgraduate programmes do not close. Please select the year in which you wish to start your programme when applying.
SEMESTER STUDY ABROAD (SSA) APPLICANTS
The SSA programme is offered to international students who are pursuing a degree elsewhere and plan to study abroad at UCT for a semester or two for the purposes of international credit mobility. Upon completion of the UCT semester course-load, the credits can be transferred to their degree at their home university. SSA credits do not count toward a UCT qualification.
SSA application cycle:
First semester (which runs from late January to mid-June): applications open in the first week of August and close on 31 October of the preceding year.
Second semester (which runs from early July to late November): applications open in the second week of January and close on 30th April of the same year.
For further information, visit http://www.studyabroad.uct.ac.za/
Please remember to submit your application as soon as possible after starting the online application.