UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTSThe 2025 admission cycle is open and closes on 30 September 2025. We do not consider late applications.
If you normally reside in, or have completed schooling in South Africa, or are applying for admission to a programme in the Faculty of Health Sciences, you must write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs). You must register for the NBTs before you apply online. NBT results obtained in 2025, 2025 or 2025, are valid for 2025 admission. For admission to UCT, you must have written the NBTs by 14 October 2025.
The last date for undergraduate programme changes is 31 October 2025. These requests must be submitted to
admissions-ug@uct.ac.za
POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS
Postgraduate programmes containing coursework mostly close on 31 October, with the exception of a few programmes. Please refer to the
Directions for Postgraduate Applicants 2025 Admission for the relevant closing dates.
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 currently registered at their home university and who wish to undertake a semester at UCT. Upon completion of the semester abroad, the credits can be transferred to their programme at their home university. SSA credits do not count toward a UCT qualification.
Closing dates for 2025 and 2025 admission
2025 first semester applications are closed.
2025 second semester applications are currently open and close 31 May 2025.
2025 first semester applications open 1 August and close 15 November 2025.
2025 second semester applications open 8 January and close 30 April 2025.
For further information, visit the Semester Study Abroad webpage.