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UCT Online Application 2027 Is Officially Open

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced that applications for the 2027 academic year are now open, starting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Prospective students are invited to apply for their chosen programmes, provided they meet the admission requirements for those qualifications.

Who Can Apply

University of Cape Town 2027 applications are open to anyone who wishes to start or further their qualifications. Eligible applicants include:

New and returning students
South African and international applicants
Undergraduate and postgraduate candidates
Grade 12 learners and Grade 11 learners (using final Grade 11 results)
Applicants aged 23 or older applying under the mature-age category
Both financially stable and financially challenged students

When Does the Application Close?

At the University of Cape Town, applications for the 2027 academic year close as follows:

Undergraduate applications: Open from April 1 to July 31, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted, as the online system automatically closes after the deadline.
Postgraduate applications: Close on August 31, 2026.

Submit your application early to avoid last-minute technical issues or delays.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Online Applications

What you’ll need:

Internet access and a valid email
Smart device and ID documents

Let’s get started: UCT Online Application Steps

Visit the UCT student website: http://www.students.uct.ac.za/
Click on the 2027 application link
Enter your identity number and click Next
Accept the terms and conditions to proceed
Complete the required fields
Select two (2) study programmes (Ensure you satisfy all requirements)
Pay the application fee and upload proof of payment
Upload the rest of the documents as seen below:
- Certified copies of your academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
- Contact details of two referees
- Proof of identity
Review and click “submit” on your completed application

Apply using the UCT Hard Copy Form

A hard copy of the application form could be downloaded from the official website
With a black pen, fill in the information required
Review the forms to ensure accuracy
Walk to the bank and deposit the application fee.

How to Submit a UCT Paper-based Application Form

A fully completed application form must be submitted to the address below. Documents must be submitted as certified electronic copies to:

Qualification	Emails
Undergraduate	admissions-ug@uct.ac.za
Postgraduate	admissions-pg@uct.ac.za

A Breakdown of UCT Application Fees for 2027

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the application fees at the University of Cape Town for the 2027 academic year:

South African and SADC Applicants

Undergraduate and Postgraduate: R100
(Deposit into the designated bank account provided at the bottom of this page.)

International Applicants (Outside SADC)

Undergraduate and Postgraduate: R300
(Deposit into the designated bank account provided at the bottom of this page.)

Graduate School of Business (GSB) Applicants

South African and African citizens/residents: R1,940
(Deposit into the designated bank account provided at the bottom of this page.)
International applicants (outside Africa): USD 300
(Online payment.)

Remember:

Cash payments are not accepted on campus.
Attach the bank receipt to your application form on submission day.
Always confirm the correct banking details and use your application reference number when making a payment to prevent processing delays.

UCT Banking details for 2027 Application Fees

Deposit the application fee into the account below

Beneficiary: UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN – No.1 Sundries Account
Bank: Standard Bank SA Ltd
Branch: Rondebosch, Western Cape
Branch Code: 025009
Account: 071503854
Swift code (for international payments): SBZAZAJJ
Reference Number: 11196, applicant number (you will receive your application number when your application is captured).