Public university in Cape Town, South Africa, founded 1829

University of Cape Town Programs 2027: Degrees

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
charged per credit or per semester
English test
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 88, PTE 67, waiver possible
Acceptance rate
Not published
Application fee
R300