UCT Online Application 2024/2025-University of Cape Town Admissions

Applications for the university’s 2024/2025 academic year will be accepted beginning in April 2023, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Management has announced for the benefit of prospective students and the general public. Checking this page frequently for developments on the online application process is suggested for parents and prospective students.

How to Apply at the University of Cape Town (UCT) Online Application Form 2024/2025

If you want to study at UCT, apply for 2024 admission to Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies. In order to apply, follow the steps below:

Log into UCT’s official website @ www.uct.ac.za online
At the top menu of the page, click on “Applicants & Students“
Please, read the information thoroughly on this page.
Then, you click on “Prospective students” from the list of items on the page.
A welcome message from UCT will be displayed on the page. Kindly read the information and proceed to the next page.
Click on the “Applications” tab at the top menu of the “Prospective Students” page
Click on “Apply” using the drop-box list
Select your qualification “Undergraduate or Postgraduate“
Read the Application instructions and proceed to the next stage. Applicants should not skip this.
On the left side of the application instruction page, click on the “Apply Online” tab
An online application page will be open for you to fill in your details.
Then, select your qualification from the list (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, etc)
Read the information and select the year you are applying for
Click on the “Click here to continue” tab to complete the application process
Upload the required documents
Submit your application for review by clicking on the Submission Button.

UCT Application Fees 2024/2025

An online application fee must be paid for every application. UCT prospective students and graduates, as well as Semester Study Abroad (SSA) applicants, are exempt from the application fee unless applying to a Graduate School of Business (GSB) programme. Please refer to the fee structure for more information.

How to increase the chance of being accepted at the University of Cape Town

Applicants will have an excellent chance of getting into UCT if they work hard, achieve good grades in Grades 11 and 12, and perform well on the National Benchmarking Tests (NBTs). The entrance requirements for various institutions and programs vary, so the richadmissions.com portal advises you to submit two applications to improve your chances of admission.

Where to get help in completing my application form

Due to the difficulty in completing the application form, the University of Cape Town has provided addresses and forms to contact when you encounter challenges. Applicants can download one of the following on the official website:

How do you know your application has been submitted successfully

Only after all necessary fields have been filled out electronically may an admissions application be submitted. But after submitting the first application, it’s typical for most applicants to need to provide more information. Applicants should consult the appropriate site on the official website on how to make changes.

You can contact UCT:

Tel: 021 650 2128
Email: admissions-ug@uct.ac.za
Website: www.uct.ac.za
Twitter: @uctadmissions

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