UCT Online Application Fee 2026

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has outlined the application fees for the 2026 academic year. Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee before their applications can be processed. A receipt of the payment must be submitted along with the application, and the original receipt should be kept for records

Application Fee Required for Processing

Your application cannot be processed until the application fee is paid to the University of Cape Town. A copy of the application fee payment receipt must be submitted with the application form, and applicants should keep the original receipt for their records.

UCT Application Fee Breakdown For the academic year 2026:

South Africa and SADC:

Undergraduate/Postgraduate: R100

Outside SADC:

Undergraduate/Postgraduate: R300

Graduate School of Business (GSB):

African Citizens/Residents: R1940
Non-African Residents: USD 300

How to Pay application fee for the University of Cape Town

The UCT portal accepts online payments.

Pay the exact amount into the account below

Bank details for payment of Student Accounts
- Beneficiary: UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN – No.1 Sundries Account
- Bank: Standard Bank SA Ltd
- Branch: Rondebosch, Western Cape
- Branch Code: 025009
- Account: 071503854
- Reference Number: Combine 11196 with your applicant number (e.g., 11196 ABCDEF001)
- Swift code (for international payments): SBZAZAJJ

Important Notes:

The application deadline is August 31, 2025, for undergraduates.
Late applications and payments will not be accepted.

Need Help with Your Application Fee?

For more information on payment methods, including credit card options, visit the University of Cape Town’s website.

Phone: 021 650 2128
Email: admissions-ug@uct.ac.za
Website: www.uct.ac.za

Follow UCT Admissions on Twitter: @uctadmissions

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