University of Cape Town

You apply to University of Cape Town directly on UCT's own online application portal. Create your applicant profile, add your programme, upload your documents, pay the fee, and submit before the closing date. See our UCT online application guide for the full steps.

UCT's application fee is set by the institution - confirm the current amount on the official site. You pay the institution on its official portal - AskSmarty never takes payment. Late applications can cost more.

It depends on the programme. UCT uses its own Faculty Points Score rather than the standard APS. Each UCT programme page shows its required score or entry requirements - use the calculator to work out your APS first.

Log in to the portal you applied through and open your application status. See our UCT status-check guide for the exact steps and the official login link. Never share your login or pay anyone to "release" an offer.

It depends on the programme and the cycle. Check the deadline tracker for UCT programmes still showing open, and always confirm the current closing date on the official site before you rely on it.