In order to ensure adequate time for application, processing, and planning by the university and yourself, applications for early admission in 2023/2024 should be as follows;
University of Cape Town (UCT) Application Dates 2023/2024
15 March
- The first semester starts at UCT.
1 April
- The National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) will open for registrations for the 2023/2024 intake.
1 May
- Applications for admission in 2023/2024 will open. Applications will close on 31 August 2021 for all undergraduate programs.
22 May
- 2021 Virtual Open Day.
31 August
- All undergraduate applications close. We do not accept late applications.
- Applications for student housing close.
1 September
- National Student Funding Assistance Scheme (NSFAS) funding applications are open. You must apply online.
30 September
- The closing date for the undergraduate program has changed.
31 October
- For applicants finishing secondary school in 2021, 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.
30 November
- The last date to apply for National Student Funding Assistance Scheme (NSFAS) funding. You must apply online.