University of Cape Town Application
UCT online Application University of Cape Town Application
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 by printing the forms from the links below, and sending them to the Admissions Office at the address indicated on the right.
Undergraduate application forms for admission in 2022
- 2022 Application for undergraduate admission form
- Undergraduate prospectus
- Directions for undergraduate applicants
- Personal report for first-time MBChB applicants
- CV template for transferring MBChB applicants
- 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.
Postgraduate Application Information (2022)
All postgraduate applicants must apply online.
- 2022 directions for postgraduate applicants (updated 15 June 2022)
- Postgraduate studies at UCT brochure
- Apply for postgraduate degree funding.
Postgraduate Application Information (2022)
All postgraduate applicants must apply online.
- 2022 directions for postgraduate applicants
- Postgraduate studies at UCT brochure
- Apply for postgraduate degree funding.
- Credit card application fee payment
(for credit card payment authorization of application fees only)
Please remember to submit your application as soon as possible after starting the online application.
NOTE: Supported internet browsers are Internet Explorer 7 – 11 as well as Firefox, Edge and Chrome. Unsupported browsers are not fully compatible and may prevent you from completing and/or submitting your online application.
UCT online Application
Contact Details;
Degrees and courses offered; course requirements: see the faculty handbooks and the faculty websites
Admission requirements and applications: admissions@uct.ac.za
Student records, including transcripts, confirmation letters and verifications: reg-records@uct.ac.za
Postal address
University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch 7701, South Africa
Contact numbers and email addresses
Should the contact number or email address you require not appear below please use the Google search at the top of the screen or browse the A–Z lists on the UCT main, Staff and Students websites.
UCT switchboard: +27 (0)21 650 9111
The web manager can only be of assistance with website-related queries, not IT-related queries. For the latter (including queries about online systems and email), please contact IT Helpdesk on +27 (0)21 650 4500.
If you have queries about Vula, please contact the Vula Helpdesk. Queries related to student self-service (PeopleSoft) must be sent to Student Support Services.