University of Cape Town UCT Application Key Dates 2023-2024

University of Cape Town UCT Application Key Dates

University of Cape Town UCT Application Key Dates – see details below:

Please note: the University reserves the right to change these dates. Before acting on any of the dates below confirmation should be sought from the appropriate office.

1 April

Applications for admission in 2023-2024 will open. Applications will close on 31 July for all undergraduate programmes. Please remember to apply online.
The National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) will open for registrations for the 2023-2024 intake. You must apply online.

4 April

Open Day is a good opportunity to access important information about the application process. (It’s also a good time for younger siblings to start thinking about UCT opportunities!)
Please note: Following international advice on the hosting of large gatherings, we have taken the precautionary measure to cancel the Open Day, which was due to be held on Saturday, 4 April. We apologise for any inconvenience.

31st July

All undergraduate applications close. We do not accept late applications.
Applications for student housing close.
The last date to write the NBTs if you wish to be considered for a conditional offer by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Preferred date for the submission of Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) portfolios.

31 August 2023

Closing date for undergraduate programme changes. Requests must be sent to admissions-ug@uct.ac.za with the subject line “Request for programme change”.
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA)) portfolios are due.

1 August

National Student Funding Assistance Scheme (NSFAS) funding applications are open. You must apply online.

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31 August

All undergraduate applications close. We do not accept late applications.
Applications for student housing close.

15 October 2023

The last date to write the NBTs for admission to UCT.

30 September

Closing date for undergraduate programme changes: 30 September.

You do so by sending a request to admissions-ug@uct.ac.za or submitting a written request to the Admissions Office.

30 September

Final date to submit the Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) portfolio.

31 October

For applicants finishing secondary school, all grade 12 interim results or predicted scores in the case of non-NSC candidates, are due.
Interim and past transcripts for transferring applicants are due.

15 November 2023