UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS<\/strong> Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>
\nApplications for admission in 2026 are open, and close, for all programmes, on 30 September 2026.
\nApplicants who need financial assistance must submit their applications on the NSFAS online application system. Applications close on 30 November 2026. Applications must be completed at\u00a0http:\/\/nsfas.org.za\/content\/howtoapply.html<\/a>
\nPOSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS<\/strong>
\nMost postgraduate programmes containing coursework close on 31 October 2026. Please refer to the\u00a02026 Directions for Postgraduate Applicants<\/a>\u00a0for the relevant closing dates.
\nApplications for research-only postgraduate programmes do not close. Please select the year in which you wish to start your programme when applying.
\nSEMESTER STUDY ABROAD (SSA) APPLICANTS<\/strong>
\nThe SSA programme is offered to international students currently registered at their home university and who wish to undertake a semester at UCT. Upon completion of the semester abroad, the credits can be transferred to their programme at their home university. SSA credits do not count toward a UCT qualification.
\nClosing dates for 2026 admission
\n2026 second semester applications open 8 January and close 30 April 2026.
\nfirst semester applications close 15 November 2026.
\nFor further information, visit the\u00a0Semester Study Abroad<\/a>\u00a0webpage.
\nPlease submit your application as soon as possible after starting the online application.<\/p>