University of Cape Town
Cape Town · Site officiel ↗
University of Cape Town is in Cape Town, Afrique du Sud. 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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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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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 juil. (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.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Aides et admission pour les candidats internationaux | Aucune aide sur critères financiers pour les étudiants internationaux de premier cycle Les étudiants internationaux ne sont pas éligibles à l'aide financière de l'établissement fondée sur les besoins ; seules des bourses au mérite ou des financements extérieurs sont possibles. Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “UCT does not offer bursaries/scholarships to international undergraduate applicants.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Couvre la totalité des besoins financiers | Non — ne s'engage pas à couvrir la totalité des besoinsSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “UCT does not offer bursaries/scholarships to international undergraduate applicants.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Bourses au mérite | Non — l'aide est fondée sur les besoins, pas sur le mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “UCT does not offer bursaries/scholarships to international undergraduate applicants.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispense
Sources (4)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “English is used both for teaching and for examinations at UCT.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Coût total des études
- Amount: Coût total des études
- Renewal: Renouvelable
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Face significant social and economic barriers to accessing higher education;”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Bachelor of Business Science · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Business Science BBusSc 4 116396”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Commerce · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Commerce BCom 3 116431”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Laws (LLB) · 4 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Laws LLB 4 10695”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) · 6 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBChB 6 3195”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Science · 3 years Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Qualification Abbreviation Minimum Duration SAQA ID”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bachelor of Science BSc 3 117697”graduate.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 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) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “undergraduate applications from outside of the SADC region R 300”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“undergraduate applications from the SADC region R 100”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“As part of your application to study at UCT, you must submit one of the following:”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “If you are currently at school, you must include all of your latest results with your application.”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA)): Portfolio / audition: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Faculty of Commerce and Faculty of Health Sciences: Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — february | 31 juil.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “All undergraduate applications close on 31 July 2026. No late applications are accepted.”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Scholarship application — february | 30 sept.Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “For applicants to a UCT bachelor's degree, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application deadline is 30 September 2026.”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 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$7,600) (2026 figure) |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | The student must have adequate medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme, and proof of it must be provided. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (8)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“BA and BSocSc … R 79 000”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee / International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Students from outside Africa (rest of world) … ZAR 80 400”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International Administrative Fee … ZAR 5 600”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“LLB … R 80 410”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“BSc … R 87 000”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The average charge for a single room in a first-tier residence is R89 520 in 2026. If the meal option of 3 meals each day is added, the charge is R127 460.”graduation.uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The student must have adequate medical cover with a registered South African medical scheme and proof thereof”www.dha.gov.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ 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) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Applications for student accommodation must be received by 31 July 2026.”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Only students applying for full-time study are considered for UCT accommodation.”uct.ac.za ↗ · vérifié le 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 Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The holder of a study visa may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week.”www.dha.gov.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The holder of a study visa may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding 20 hours per week.”www.dha.gov.za ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Graduates employed or in further study (college survey) | 79.2% (2022 figure) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | 30.8% (2022 figure) (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “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 ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| 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).