You may apply online from 1 April 2022 for undergraduate studies at UCT in 2023. 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. Completed undergraduate application forms must be sent to admissions-ug@uct.ac.za with the subject line “2023 UCT Application Form” before the closing date of 31 July 2022. If you are unable to email the form, please post it to the Admissions Office (see details on the right) with sufficient time to reach us before the closing date. All postgraduate applicants must apply online.

Undergraduate application information

• 2023 application material will be available from 1 April 2022, when applications open.

Postgraduate application information

All postgraduate applicants must apply online.

• 2022 Directions for Postgraduate Applicants for applicants intending to enrol for study in 2022.
• Postgraduate Studies at UCT – the essential guide for all prospective postgraduate students
• Apply for postgraduate degree funding.