UCT Online Application 2026 Opening Date

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has officially opened the 2026 application season as of April 1, 2025. Prospective students can now access the application form and all necessary materials online. To secure your spot, be sure to complete your application within the designated application period.

Follow the instructions in this article to complete the application process promptly and ensure your application is submitted on time.

UCT Application Closing Date for 2026

Applications for undergraduate studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT) for the 2026 academic year will officially close on Thursday, 31 July 2025. Postgraduate applicants should consult their respective faculties for specific application deadlines.

You are required to complete the application form, submit all supporting documents, and pay the non-refundable application fee within the application period. Late applications will not be considered and will automatically be disqualified.

Application Materials Required

Yu will need the following documents to apply to University of Cape Town

Currently in Grade 12

A certified copy of your ID
Final Grade 11 results

Completed your Grade 12/matric

An affidavit declaring that you have studied at another higher education institution (university or college). If you never enrolled at a university or college since completing high school, this must be declared in the affidavit.
A certified copy of your ID
Your final Grade 12 results

Transfer applicants:

An official academic transcript and a certificate of conduct from your previous college/university
A certified copy of your ID
Final Grade 12 results

UCT Student Financial Aid

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has allocated over R8 million in entrance scholarships for first-time students in 2026. South African citizens and permanent residents are eligible for these awards, which range from R20,000 to R100,000. No separate application is required to be considered for this funding. The scholarships are awarded for the first year of study, after which students may be eligible for faculty scholarships.

How to Apply at University of Cape Town

Follow these simple steps to apply to the University of Cape Town for the 2026 academic season:

Visit the official UCT website at www.uct.ac.za.
Choose the “APPLY ONLINE” option.
Read and accept the POPI Act terms.
Click on the “Next Button” to continue.
Provide the full names of all your relatives and those responsible for your payments.
Enter your contact details, including address and phone number.
Select the type of qualification you’re applying for (undergraduate or postgraduate).
Input your school leaving certificate number and the year of your matriculation/Grade 12.
Complete all required fields, including both personal and academic details.
Provide the name of the most recent high school you attended.
Choose a minimum of three study courses.
Upload all necessary supporting documents.
Review all your entered information for accuracy.
Confirm that all details are correct and submit your application.
Pay the non-refundable application fee and upload proof of payment.

CONTACT UCT

Due to the nature of the application process, we have provided UCT’s contact information below for you to reach out in case you encounter any issues.

Physical address

Admissions Office
University of Cape Town, Level 4, Masingene Building, Middle Campus, Rondebosch
Cape Town, South Africa

Postal address

Admissions Office
University of Cape Town
c/o Bremner Building Lower Campus
Rondebosch
7701
South Africa.;/

For more information, visit the official website here.

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