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Public university in Cape Town, South Africa, founded 1829

University of Cape Town Application Deadlines 2027

The University of Cape Town, founded in 1829 as the South African College and a university since 1918, describes itself as South Africa's oldest university. Non-SADC international students pay course tuition plus an International Term Fee of ZAR 60,300 or ZAR 80,400 a year at undergraduate level in 2026 and a ZAR 5,600 administrative fee. Postgraduate applications for 2027 close on 30 September 2026.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources Official site
Next deadline
30 Sep 2026
Academic year 2027, Master, regular, 8 days left
Tuition
See fees
charged per credit or per semester
English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 88, PTE 67, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
R300

Master

IntakeRoundApplicantsOpensClosesStatusFeeSource
Academic year 2027 RegularInternational1 Apr 202630 Sep 2026 OpenR30015 Sep 2026

Postgraduate applications for the 2027 academic year close on 30 September 2026; proof of English and supporting documents from international applicants are due the same day. International applicants need an offer by 15 November 2026 to allow time for a study visa. Late applications are not considered. The academic year starts in February.
Sources, checked 15 September 2026
  1. https://uct.ac.za/students/applications/key-dates
  2. https://uct.ac.za/students/applications-apply-undergraduate-qualifications/application-procedure
  3. https://uct.ac.za/students/applications-admission-requirements/language-requirements
  4. https://uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/media/documents/uct_ac_za/49/2026-fees-booklet.pdf
  5. https://uct.ac.za/sites/default/files/media/documents/uct_ac_za/63/2027-international-students-initial-fees-payment-dates.pdf
  6. https://uct.ac.za/history-introduction