University of Cape Town Online Application Form

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.

Completed undergraduate application forms must be sent to admissions-ug@uct.ac.za with the subject line “2024 UCT Application Form” before the closing date of 31 August 2024.

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

Undergraduate prospectus

Directions for undergraduate applicants

2024 Application for undergraduate admission form

BA(FA) form for all Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art applicants

BAS form for all Bachelor of Architectural Studies applicants

First-time applications for financial aid are handled centrally via NSFAS. For further information on the application process, please see undergraduate student funding.