University of Cape Town
#1
In South Africa
#164
In the world
If you want to study in Cape Town with some of the best in SA, UCT is the spot. You need to meet their strict entry criteria, so check your APS carefully.
Ranking source: THE 2026
After you submit to UCT, keep watching your portal and make sure your extra requirements are done too.
Check your application status
Track your UCT PeopleSoft progress.
Understanding your response
UCT will email your login details, then update your PeopleSoft account as your application moves. Some offers stay conditional until final results and NBTs are in.
Got an offer?
Book and write your NBTs if UCT requires them, then respond quickly if you receive a conditional offer. Housing is separate, so do not leave that application too late.
Didn't get in?
If UCT says no, use the result to adjust your next move instead of waiting too long.
Rewrite matric
Improve your marks and reapply.
Try other unis
See where your current APS still fits.
Gap year
Work, volunteer, and plan your next cycle.
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