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The University of Cape Town is a public research-intensive university situated on the slopes of Devil's Peak in Cape Town, with roughly 29 000 students including over 5 000 international students from more than 100 countries. It is organised into six faculties - Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law and Science - and is consistently ranked as Africa's top university. UCT places strong emphasis on research-led teaching, community engagement and producing graduates equipped for both local and global careers.

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University of Cape Town Prospectus 2027

The prospectus is the institution's own booklet of qualifications, entry requirements and faculty information for 2027. Open it below, then use the course list further down to check any programme in detail.

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Published by University of Cape Town. Institutions sometimes release an updated copy mid season, so check their official site if a date or fee looks out of step.

Step by step

How to Apply to University of Cape Town for 2027

Applications open 1 April 2026 and close 31 July 2026.
  • Pick your course. Use the list below and open the course page to read its exact entry requirements and subject rules.
  • Check that you qualify. Compare your APS and subject marks against the requirement shown on the course page.
  • Get your documents ready. Certified ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
  • Apply on the official portal. The button below opens University of Cape Town’s own application page.
  • Track your application and reply quickly to any request for outstanding documents.

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68 listed

Courses Offered at University of Cape Town for 2027

What's your APS score?

See which courses at University of Cape Town you already qualify for (the lowest APS listed here is 38).

All 68 courses at University of Cape Town, grouped by qualification.

University of Cape Town Bachelor's Degree Courses 56

Show the other 31 Bachelor's Degree courses

University of Cape Town Diploma Courses 2

Course information last checked 22 August 2026. Always confirm with University of Cape Town before you apply.

Entry

Admission Requirements at University of Cape Town

Two things decide an offer: your APS, and the specific subjects a programme requires at a minimum level. A high APS does not help if a compulsory subject is missing, so check both on the course page before you apply.

Across the 68 courses listed here, APS requirements run from 38. Use the APS tool above to filter the list to what you qualify for right now.

APS requirements at University of Cape Town, by band

Of the 68 courses listed here, 1 publish a minimum APS. This is how they spread:

APS neededCoursesWhat this means
35 to 42 1 The most competitive programmes, typically health sciences and engineering.

67 courses do not publish a numeric APS. University of Cape Town may score those differently, so the course page is the authority on what each one needs.

NQF levels offered

Qualifications here sit at 4 different NQF levels. The level tells you what a qualification is worth and what it lets you study next.

  • NQF 5 1
  • NQF 6 5
  • NQF 7 6
  • NQF 8 4

See which school subjects open which courses.

Structure

University of Cape Town Faculties and What They Offer

Money

Fees and Funding at University of Cape Town

NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges, covering tuition and, where applicable, accommodation and allowances. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application and you can do both in the same season.

Fees differ by programme and year, so take the current figures from the institution itself: official University of Cape Town site.

Where to study

University of Cape Town Campuses

Rondebosch Campus
Main campus

Cape Town, Western Cape

Health Sciences Campus

Cape Town, Western Cape

After you graduate

Careers You Can Study For at University of Cape Town

Answers

University of Cape Town: Frequently Asked Questions

University of Cape Town has 68 courses listed on this page for 2027, across Higher Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's Degree and Certificate. Each one shows its own entry requirements, duration and how to apply.
The prospectus we hold for University of Cape Town can be downloaded from the prospectus section on this page. It is the copy published by the institution, so check their official site if you need the very latest version.
Applications close on 31 July 2026 and opened on 1 April 2026. Late applications are at the institution's discretion, so apply early.
Applications are made online through the institution's own application portal. The apply button on this page takes you straight there. You will usually need your ID or passport, your latest results, and proof of payment if an application fee applies.
Across the courses listed here the lowest APS requirement is 38. APS is only part of it: most programmes also require specific subjects at a minimum level, which each course page sets out.
The courses listed here sit across 6 faculties, the largest being Faculty of Science, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment, Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Law.
The qualifications listed here lead most often to Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Statistician, Actuarial Analyst, Business Analyst and Policy Analyst. Every course page lists the careers that specific qualification prepares you for.
NSFAS funds qualifying students at public universities and public TVET colleges. You apply to NSFAS separately from your course application, and you can do both in the same season.
University of Cape Town has 2 campuses in Western Cape: Rondebosch Campus (Cape Town) and Health Sciences Campus (Cape Town).
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2027 Applications

  • Opens: 1 April 2026
  • Closes: 31 July 2026
  • Lowest APS: 38
  • Courses: 68
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Contact University of Cape Town

  • Website: Official site
  • Phone: +27 (0)21 650 2128
  • Email: admissions@uct.ac.za
  • Address: Rondebosch, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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