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How to Apply for Nursing at UCT For 2026

Calling all future nurses! The University of Cape Town (UCT) is opening its application doors to aspiring healthcare professionals, with nursing school applications starting on April 1, 2025. Whether you’re aiming for an undergraduate degree or postgraduate studies, UCT’s renowned Faculty of Health Science has a program for you.

UCT Application Dates and Deadlines for 2026

Check the application dates:

Applications for undergraduate studies at UCT typically open on April 1 of the preceding year. Therefore, the 2026 applications will be open from April 1 to July 31, 2025

Applications Open: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025
Student Housing Application Deadline: July 31, 2025
NBTs Deadline for Conditional Offers: July 31, 2025

UCT Nursing Application Fees and Tuition For 2026

All prospective applicants applying to study nursing at UCT must pay a mandatory fee known as an administration or handling fee. Under no circumstances is this fee refundable. In the various links, you can find out how much the UCT Nursing online application fee is and how to pay it. Please remember to pay as soon as possible and attach your receipt to your 2026 application form.

UCT Nursing School Courses And Entry Requirements

The application process for undergraduate nursing programs at UCT Nursing School does not typically involve interviews or written exams. Instead, the selection is based on your academic record, particularly your National Senior Certificate (NSC) results and Admission Point Score (APS)

Generally, you will need to have:

A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an Achievement Level of 5 or 6 in English, Mathematics, Life Sciences, and Physical Science.
A good academic record.
Strong English language skills.

This page provides a comprehensive list of UCT nursing courses.

Where And How To Apply To UCT Nursing School For 2026

Congratulations on your decision to pursue a nursing career at the prestigious UCT Nursing School! Applying online is a convenient and efficient way to start your journey. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Gather your application materials and supporting documents:

You will need to submit the following documents with your online application:
A certified copy of your academic record
A copy of your South African identity document or passport
A recent CV
A motivation letter explaining why you want to study nursing at UCT
Two letters of reference, one academic and one professional

Apply online:

Once the application period is open,

Visit the UCT online application portal: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za/
Click on “Create Account” and follow the prompts to provide your details and contact information.
Remember your username and password, as you’ll need them to access your application later.
Once logged in, select “Faculty of Health Sciences” and then “Nursing & Midwifery.”
Choose the specific nursing program you’re applying for (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
Carefully complete the online application form, providing all required information, including academic transcripts, test scores (if applicable), and any relevant supporting documents.
Ensure all the required fields are fully completed

Pay the application fee.

The application fee can be paid online using a credit card. The following are the approved UCT application fees for the 2025 academic year:

Undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region: R100.
Undergraduate and postgraduate applications from outside the SADC region: R300
Graduate School of Business (GSB) applications:
From South Africa and African citizens and residents: R1940.
From outside of Africa: USD 300.

Track your application:

You can track the status of your application online by logging into your UCT application portal. You will be notified of the outcome of your application via email.

University of Cape Town online nursing application form for 2026

To apply for a nursing course at the University of Cape Town, you must have an active email address and phone number. This is a communication tool used between you, the applicant, and the UCT Nursing Department. To apply online at UCT Training School, please follow this LINK. We have outlined all of the application processes on that page.