University of Cape Town
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University of Cape Town is in Cape Town, Sudáfrica. Tuition for international students: ZAR 165,000–ZAR 173,000 (≈ US$9,900–10,300) per year (2026 figure). Standard entry requirements: A-levels Two A-level subjects at grade C or above; IB Diploma Full diploma with a minimum of three higher level subjects from a total of six subjects and a total of 24 points; IB Diploma IB Diploma (not the certificate), at least 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects plus 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects. Language: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88. Applying: application fee ZAR 300. Scholarships: 1 from the university.
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Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition ZAR 165,000 per year (≈ US$9,900) (varies by programme) + housing and meals ZAR 127,460 per year (≈ US$7,600) |
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| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: none. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | A-levels: Two A-level subjects at grade C or above. IB Diploma: Full diploma with a minimum of three higher level subjects from a total of six subjects and a total of 24 points. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ English minimum: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 88, PTE 67. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 31 jul (Main round) |
| Where and how students live | Cape Town · 13 km from CPT airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply); housing and meals ZAR 127,460 per year |
| Working while studying | The holder of a study visa may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week. |
| After graduation | 79.2% of graduates employed or studying (2022) · 30.8% go on to further study (2022) |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Ayuda y admisión para solicitantes internacionales | Sin ayuda por necesidad económica para estudiantes internacionales de pregrado Los estudiantes internacionales no son elegibles para ayuda institucional por necesidad económica; solo para becas por mérito o financiamiento externo. Fuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “UCT does not offer bursaries/scholarships to international undergraduate applicants.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Cubre toda la necesidad económica | No — no promete cubrir toda la necesidad económicaFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “UCT does not offer bursaries/scholarships to international undergraduate applicants.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Becas por mérito | No — la ayuda se basa en la necesidad, no en el méritoFuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “UCT does not offer bursaries/scholarships to international undergraduate applicants.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Unless otherwise stated, eligibility for all Entrance Scholarships is restricted to South African citizens and to South African permanent residents.”mig-hum.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (4)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “English language proficiency is a requirement for study at UCT. All international students for whom English is not a first/home language or have not passed English at NSC Grade 12, AS-level, IGCSE, NSSC level or equivalent secondary school-leaving qualification from an English medium-of-instruction institution must provide proof of English language proficiency.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“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.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“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.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“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.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “English is used both for teaching and for examinations at UCT.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Costo total de asistencia
- Amount: Costo total de asistencia
- Renewal: Renovable
Fuentes (4)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Comprehensive financial support covering tuition fees for your chosen programme of study, a laptop, accommodation on UCT's campuses, living expenses, medical aid, a study visa (where applicable) and annual travel to and from UCT.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program covers the full period of your UCT programme of study. It is renewable annually subject to satisfactory academic performance and personal conduct, and to participate in the development programmes and activities which form part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is available to students applying for their first bachelor's degree, or for an eligible postgraduate diploma, honours degree or master's degree at UCT.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Face significant social and economic barriers to accessing higher education;”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Business Science · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Business Science BBusSc 4 116396”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Commerce · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Commerce BCom 3 116431”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Laws (LLB) · 4 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Laws LLB 4 10695”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) · 6 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB 6 3195”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science · 3 years Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Science BSc 3 117697”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | ZAR 300 one-time (≈ US$18) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “undergraduate applications from outside of the SADC region R 300”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“undergraduate applications from the SADC region R 100”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “English language proficiency is a requirement for study at UCT. All international students for whom English is not a first/home language or have not passed English at NSC Grade 12, AS-level, IGCSE, NSSC level or equivalent secondary school-leaving qualification from an English medium-of-instruction institution must provide proof of English language proficiency.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“As part of your application to study at UCT, you must submit one of the following:”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If you are currently at school, you must include all of your latest results with your application.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA)): Portfolio / audition: Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “If applying for admission to BA(FA), applicants must submit the following items combined in a single PDF file, and not exceeding 20MB file size, via email to admissions.fineart@uct.ac.za:”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12Faculty of Commerce and Faculty of Health Sciences: Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “all applicants to programmes in the Faculty of Commerce or the Faculty of Health Sciences must write the NBTs wherever they reside.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — february | 31 julFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “All undergraduate applications close on 31 July 2026. No late applications are accepted.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Scholarship application — february | 30 sepFuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “For applicants to a UCT bachelor's degree, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application deadline is 30 September 2026.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science: ZAR 165,000 per year (≈ US$9,900) (2026 figure) (reference) Bachelor of Laws (LLB): ZAR 166,410 per year (≈ US$10,000) (2026 figure) (reference) Bachelor of Science: ZAR 173,000 per year (≈ US$10,300) (2026 figure) (reference) |
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| Housing and meals | ZAR 127,460 per year (≈ US$7,600) (2026 figure) |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | The student must have adequate medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme, and proof of it must be provided. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Fuentes (8)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“BA and BSocSc … R 79 000”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee / International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Students from outside Africa (rest of world) … ZAR 80 400”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“International Administrative Fee … ZAR 5 600”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“LLB … R 80 410”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“BSc … R 87 000”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The average charge for a single room in a first-tier residence is R89 520 in 2026. If the meal option of 3 meals each day is added, the charge is R127 460.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“The student must have adequate medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme and proof thereof”www.dha.gov.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Fuente (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Applications for student accommodation must be received by 31 July 2026.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12“Only students applying for full-time study are considered for UCT accommodation.”uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | The holder of a study visa may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week. government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The holder of a study visa may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week.”www.dha.gov.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “The holder of a study visa may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week.”www.dha.gov.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 79.2% (2022 figure) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “When the 'Employed', 'Studying' and 'Self-employed' categories are combined, a total of 79.2% of the UCT Class of 2022 was found to be meaningfully occupied at the time of graduation.”careers.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | 30.8% (2022 figure) (reference) Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Primary Activity at Graduation 2022 2021 2018 Employed 44.6% 42.7% 45.7% Studying 30.8% 33.3% 29.4%”careers.uct.ac.za ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-12 |
Ubicación
| City / state | Cape Town |
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| Nearest major airport | Cape Town International Airport (CPT), about 13 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q951305 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).