UCT 2027 Online Applications: Dates, Fees, Prospectus & Courses

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is now open for 2027 applications. Applicants with strong National Senior Certificate (NSC) results, satisfactory National Benchmark Test (NBT) scores, and the required Admission Point Score (APS) are invited to apply for the 2027 academic year. Applications open on 1 April 2026.

Due to the competitive selection process, applicants must ensure that they meet all the specific entry requirements for their chosen programme. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission but increases your chances of being selected.

This article provides information on the important application dates, available courses, and the step-by-step application process.

When will UCT 2027 applications close?

Undergraduate Applications

Opening Date: 1 April 2026
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline may only be considered if space is available.

Postgraduate Applications

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

What can you do now to prepare?

UCT 2027 Prospectus

Prospective students who wish to apply to the University of Cape Town are encouraged to download the 2027 prospectus, which is now available online. The prospectus provides detailed information on entry requirements, required supporting documents, application fees, funding opportunities, and a step-by-step guide to the application process. It is available free of charge.

How to Apply at UCT

You can apply online at www.uct.ac.za or download the 2027 application form and complete it in ink. Make sure that you include all required supporting documents before submitting your application.

List of Courses open at the University of Cape Town Application

Undergraduate Programmes

Faculty Of Commerce

The Faculty of Commerce offers the following undergraduate degrees and diplomas:
Diplomas

Advanced Diploma in Actuarial Science

Degrees: Commerce offers 2 undergraduate degrees:

Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc)
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom).

Bachelor of Business Science

In Actuarial Science specializing in Quantitative Finance

Bachelor of Business Science specializing in

Analytics Computer Science
Economics with Law
Finance with Accounting
Finance with Economics
Information Systems
Marketing Organisational Psychology

Bachelor of Commerce

In Actuarial Science specializing in Quantitative Finance

Bachelor of Commerce specializing in

Economics and Finance
Economics with Law
Economics and Statistics
Financial Accounting: General Accounting
Financial Accounting: Chartered Accountant
Financial Accounting: Accounting with Law
Information Systems Information Systems and Computer Science
Management Studies Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE)

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Engineering & The Built Environment Faculty

The Engineering & the Built Environment Faculty offers the following undergraduate degrees:

Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Bachelor of Science in Property Studies
Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical & Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical& Mechatronics Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechatronics
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics: Surveying
Bachelor of Science in Geomatics: Geoinformatics

Humanities

The Humanities Faculty offer the following undergraduate degrees and diplomas:

Bachelor of Music: General Programme
Teacher’s Licentiate Diploma in Music
Advanced Certificate in Education: Life Orientation
Advanced Certificate in Education: Mathematical Literacy
Advanced Certificate in Education: Mathematics Education
Advanced Certificate in Education: Multilingual
Advanced Certificate in Education: School Management
Advanced Certificate in Education: Science
Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Production
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance
Bachelor of Arts: African Languages & Literatures, Afrikaans, Arabic, Business French, Classical Studies, Dance
Drama, Economics, History, English Film Studies, French Hebrew Language & Literature History, Italian, and Jazz
Studies, Law, Linguistics Media & Writing, Music, Spanish Visual & Art, History Xhosa Communication
Bachelor of Music in Dance
Bachelor of Music: Composition
Bachelor of Music: Education
Bachelor of Music: Musicology
Bachelor of Social Science in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
Bachelor of Social Science Economics Gender Studies Industrial Sociology International Relations, Philosophy
Politics, Psychology, Public Policy & Administration Religious Studies Social Anthropology Social Development
Sociology
Bachelor of Social Work
Dance Teacher’s Diploma
Diploma in Education
Faculty of Humanities (Majors offered by departments outside)
Applied Statistics
Applied Biology
Applied Mathematics
Archaeology
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental & Geographical Science
Genetics
Human Physiology
Law
Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics
Marine Biology
Microbiology
Ocean & Atmosphere Science
Organizational Psychology
Physics
Science Statistics
Performer’s Diploma in Opera
Performer’s Diploma in Theatre
Teacher’s Licentiate Diploma in Music: Foundation

Health Sciences Faculty

The Health Sciences Faculty offers the following undergraduate degrees and diplomas:

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Science in Audiology
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Higher Certificate in Disability Practice
Advanced Diploma in Cosmetic Formulation Science

Law Faculty

The Law Faculty offers the following undergraduate degrees:

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Law

Science Faculty

The Science Faculty offers the following undergraduate degrees:

Bachelor of Science in:

Applied Biology
Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics
Archaeology
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Business
Computing
Chemistry
Computer Engineering
Computer Games Development
Computer Science Ecology & Evolution, and Environmental & Geographical Science
Genetics
Geology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Marine Biology
Mathematical Statistics
Mathematics Ocean & Atmosphere Science, Physics

Contact UCT

Postal Address:

The University of Cape Town,
Private Bag X3,
Rondebosch 7701,
South Africa

Contact Number

Phone Number: +27 (0)21 650 9111

FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE

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