How to Submit University of Cape Town (UCT) Online Application 2026-2027: An Ultimate Guide to UCT Online Application Form 2026
University of Cape Town Online Application 2026
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Online Application for Admission to the 2026 academic year is schedule to be open on 01 April 2025 and close 31 July 2025 for all undergraduate applications. UCT do not accept late applications for 2026 so prospective applicants must submit their online application on time to avoid any embarrassment.
Your application allows you to choose two programmes. It is in your interest to seek advice about your programme choices, since this selection may affect your chances of admission.
When you apply to UCT, your application will be dealt with by the Admissions Office and by the Faculty that offers your choice of study.
You can contact the Admissions Office at any time before or during the application process, and we will be happy to give you help or advice.
UCT APPLICATION FEE 2026
South African and SADC applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of R100. Other international applicants are required to pay an application fee of R300. Application fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Paying your application fee does not mean you will be offered a place to study at UCT. The application fee may be paid by direct deposit, electronic funds transfer (EFT) or credit card. Cash payments may only be made at the Cashiers Office, Kramer Building, Cross Campus Road, Middle Campus, UCT.
Credit card payments must be made online at payments.uct.ac.za/admissions/. Currently registered UCT students, UCT graduates and Semester Study Abroad applicants do not pay an application fee.
You will get an email acknowledgement setting out what you have to do next. If you apply by completing a paper application form, and you do not have an email address, UCT will write to you, acknowledging receipt and asking you to check the data they have captured from your form. Once they have your application, the faculties will consider it and all updates/decisions will be sent to your registered email address.