UCT Online Application 2024 Postgraduate
UCT Online Application 2024 Postgraduate
Welcome to the Online Application Portal for Postgraduate Studies at the University of Cape Town (UCT). UCT is a world-class university in Cape Town, South Africa, that is routinely ranked among the best institutions in Africa and the world. Postgraduate applications are only possible online and must be submitted at http://applyonline.uct.ac.za
UCT’s online postgraduate application process is simple for students to apply from anywhere in the world provided there is internet connectivity.
The admissions team assists and guides applicants throughout the application process, ensuring that they have all of the information they need to make an informed decision about their future and career.
UCT offers a diverse selection of postgraduate degrees in fields such as commerce, humanities, law, science, and engineering.
Our programs are designed to prepare students for leadership roles in their occupations and research fields by providing them with advanced knowledge and abilities in their chosen disciplines.
UCT Postgraduate Admission Requirements
UCT’s English language admission requirements are
- A valid (no more than 3 years old) NBT Academic Literacy Test Plus report with an overall score of Upper Intermediate or above.
- The NBTs are offered by the Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP) and can be arranged to be taken anywhere in the world. (Visit www.nbt.ac.za for details)
- A valid (no more than 2 years old) TOEFL iBT Score Report with an overall score of 88 or above, with at least 19 in Listening, 19 in Writing, 20 in Reading, and 22 in Speaking.
- A valid (no more than 2 years old) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall score of band 6.5 or above, with at least 6.0 in each component.
- A valid (no more than 2 years old) PTE Academic Score Report with an overall score of 67 or above, with at least 59 in each communicative skills component.
POSTGRADUATE FUNDING
UCT financial assistance is only available to full-time students.
FUNDING FOR SOUTH AFRICAN POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
Complete the Postgraduate Funding Application as part of your application for admission to UCT. Please refer to the Postgraduate Funding Office (PGFO) for details:
- website: www.students.uct.ac.za/students/fees-funding/postgraduate-degree-funding/applications-requirements
- The closing dates for the different bursaries and scholarships differ, contact the PGFO for information on the closing dates.
FUNDING FOR INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
UCT have a LIMITED number of scholarships available for international and refugee students. UCT international and refugee student scholarships are NOT full-cost awards due to limited funding. Please obtain sufficient funding from other sources. Prior to applying to the Postgraduate Funding Office for funding, you must submit your UCT admissions application (http://applyonline.uct.ac.za).
Information and the Application Form for funding (10C) can be sourced from the Postgraduate Funding Office – or from the Office’s website:
- http://www.students.uct.ac.za/students/fees-funding/postgraduate-degree-funding/applicationsrequirements
- The closing date for applications for UCT international and refugee students’ scholarships and supporting documentation is 31 July 2023. Please return the completed Form 10C directly to the Postgraduate Centre and Funding Office. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
READ: UCT Application Dates
FUNDING FOR GSB POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
The Graduate School of Business has funding opportunities available to postgraduate students. For further information, go to http://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/funding-scholarships.
UCT Online Application Fee
UCT require a non-refundable application fee from all postgraduate applicants during applications.
- UCT students/graduates (unless applying at the GSB) nil
- Postgraduate applications from South Africa and SADC region R100
- Postgraduate applications from outside of the SADC region R300
- GSB applications from African citizens/permanent residents R1 940
- GSB applications from outside of Africa are US$300
READ: UCT Application Online
How to Apply to UCT Postgraduate
- Go to the UCT website via www.uct.ac.za
- Select the “Apply to UCT” page.
- Download the online application form
- Complete the online application form with the required information
- Upload certified copies of supportive documents such as; academic transcripts, a copy of your ID or passport, proof of payment of the application fee etc.
- Submit the completed application form along with supportive documents.
UCT Contact Details
Postal address
Admissions Office
University of Cape Town
c/o Bremner Building Lower Campus
Rondebosch
7701
South Africa
READ: NSFAS Application
Physical address
Admissions Office
University of Cape Town
Level 4
Masingene Building
Middle Campus
Rondebosch
Cape Town
South Africa
UCT’s online postgraduate application process is simple for students to apply from anywhere in the world provided there is internet connectivity. Hope the provided information is useful, kindly leave a comment below.