University of Cape Town
University Cape Town, Western Cape
Research-intensive university on the slopes of Devil's Peak, consistently ranked among Africa's top universities.
2027 key dates
- Applications open
- 01 Apr 2026
- Applications close
- 31 Jul 2026
- Late applications close
- TBC
- First-year registration
- 25 Jan 2027
- First-year registration ends
- 05 Feb 2027
- Returning students register
- 01 Feb 2027
Closing date differs for MBChB and international applicants — confirm on the official site.
Courses & APS requirements (5)
Grouped by faculty. APS shown is the published minimum — competitive programmes usually admit above it.
Commerce
- 39APS
BCom Accounting
Degree · 3 years · NBT required
Subjects: Mathematics Level 5, English Level 5
Engineering & the Built Environment
- 42APS
BSc Engineering (Civil)
Degree · 4 years · NBT required
Subjects: Mathematics Level 6, Physical Sciences Level 6
Health Sciences
- 44APS
MBChB Medicine
Degree · 6 years · NBT required
Subjects: Mathematics Level 6, Physical Sciences Level 6, English Level 5
Humanities
- 37APS
BA Humanities
Degree · 3 years · NBT required
Subjects: English Level 5
Law
- 40APS
LLB
Degree · 4 years · NBT required
Subjects: English Level 5