University Of Cape Town UCT Online Application 2023

The University of Cape Town UCT Online Application 2023 for incoming students is open and accepting applications.

If you have waited for so long to apply to the University of Cape Town (UCT), then this is the time for you to finally make your UCT online application.

We have provided a guide for you on the UCT Online Application 2023 process, UCT application 2023 opening date and closing date, UCT application fee, how to apply to UCT online, etc.

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University of Cape Town UCT Online Application 2023

UCT Application portal is opened. The University of Cape Town is currently accepting applications from prospective students.

The application portal is open for both applicants to apply for undergraduate and postgraduate programs of study at UTC.

UCT Online Application Requirements

The University of Cape Town online application requirements have been split into UCT application requirements for South African applicants and UCT application requirements for international students.

These application requirements are to be followed strictly. An applicant who does not meet these requirements will not have their applications proceeded.

UCT Application Requirements for South African Applicants

For South African citizens applying to the University of Cape Town, you will need;

An email address
A cell phone number
An identification Card (ID)
A copy of Grade 11 or Grade 12 exams results

UCT Application Requirements for International Student Applicants

International students applying to the University of Cape Town, must have;

A valid passport of the home country
South African Medical Test
English Proficiency
A certificate that is equivalent to South African Grade 12 or higher.

How To Apply – UCT Online Application

To apply to the University of Cape Town, you must first of all have sat for the NBTS before. You can apply to UCT by following the steps below;

Go to www.uct.ac.za
Click on the Apply Online tap
Select the faculty you want to apply for study admission
Select if you want accommodation or not
Complete the forms
Submit your application

At this stage, your UCT application has been submitted to the University of Cape Town online application portal.

When Is UCT Online Application 2023 Opening Date?

The UCT online application opens on 1st May 2022. Applicants can begin their online application to the University of Cape Town on or after this Ist May 2022.

UCT Online Application 2023 Closing Date

the UCT application closing date for 2023 is 31st August 2022. All prospective applicants are urged to make their online applications before the date.

Failure to apply before the University of Cape Town application closing date of 31st August 2022 will render your application unsuccessful.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible before the UCT application deadline of 31st August 2022.

UCT Application Opening Date	UCT Application Closing Date
1st May 2023	31st August 2022

How Much Is UCT Application Fee?

UCT Application fee is R100 for South African applicants, R750 for international applicants, and R300 for GSB applicants out of Africa.

This application UCT fee is non-refundable. Once paid, applicants cannot have it back if they don’t get admitted. The application fee at the University of Cape Town does not count towards tuition fees.

The UCT application fee breakdown is presented in the table below;

South African Citizens Applicants	International Student Applicants	GSB Applicants Outside of Africa
R100	R750	R300

Important Links From UCT

UCT Application Portal

Prospective applicants should go to www.students.uct.ac.za to apply online for study admission.

UCT Contact Detail & Postal Address

You can contact the University of Cape Town through;

Private Mail Bag X3

Rondebosch 7701

South Africa

For general inquiries, use the below contacts details.

Email Address: [email protected]

Telephone: +27 (0)21 650 2128

Does NSFAS Fund UCT Students?

Yes, NSFAS can fund your education at the University of Cape Town through the students the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

To get NSFAS to fund your studies, you must apply and qualify first. You can see our guide on Requirements For NSFAS Application before you start your application.