Are you ready to apply at the University of Cape Town (UCT) for the year 2026? On this page, you will find most unique insights in terms of what you need to be aware of when applying at UCT in order to study in 2026 academic year.
We will cover the following in this article: UCT online application dates for 2026, UCT Open Day for 2025, Application Fees, Submitting Results, and Checking your Application Status.
Firstly, when you apply at UCT towards studying in the 2026 academic year, you should apply within the deadlines, or else your application will not be considered.
UCT Application Dates for 2026:
The University of Cape Town online application for 2026 studies opens on the 1st of April 2025, and closes on the 31st of July 2025. UCT will not consider any late application after the 31st of July. therefore, all prospective student must apply on time to avoid any disappointments.
If you were looking forward to attending an Open Day at UCT, you are already late. The UCT Open Day happened on the 12th of April 2025, from 10:00 – 15:00. However, you can still find most important information regarding studying next year from the UCT’s website.
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5 UCT Online Application 2026 Fundamentals
UCT Application Fee
When you apply at UCT, you will be expected to pay a non-refundable application fee. The application fee varies vastly depending on which country you come from, as well as the courses you are applying for.
Let’s take a thorough look at the UCT’s application fees for 2026 below:
| UCT Applicant Type | Application Fee |
|---|
| South Africa & SADC undergraduate/postgraduate | R100 |
| Non-SADC international applicants | R300 |
| GSB (Graduate School of Business) – SA & African citizens | R1 000 |
| GSB applicants outside Africa | USD 100 |
You will not, however, be required to pay any application fee if you are:
- Current UCT student
- UCT graduate
- Semester Study Abroad (SSA) applicant
Unlike other universities, such as UJ, UWC, CPUT, UCT has a strict rule in terms of its application fee. So you better be prepared to make a payment. The payment details are available from the UCT website.
Also, UCT is not one of the cheapest universities to study at in South Africa. Their study fee amounts are amongst the highest in South Africa. Check UCT study fees here.
Submitting Results at UCT
When you apply at UCT for 2026, you will be required to submit a copy of your certified results. For Grade 12 learners, this includes the Grade 11 Term 4 results, as well as Grade 12 September results. For the students who are transferring to UCT, all the academic records and transcripts must be sent to UCT via email, which is admissions@uct.ac.za
How to Submit an Application at UCT for 2026?
In order to submit your application, whether you are international or a South African citizen, you will need to go to the applications page here.
On the application system, you will be able to create your account, update your details, apply for any course you want, and also track your application status.
Just remember, UCT is one of the most competitive universities in South Africa. It falls within the top 4 most popular universities, which are UJ, WITS, UP, and UCT. Your good grades will be your most reliable weapon to win .