University of Cape Town UCT Closing Dates 2025-2026

The University expressly reserves the right to amend the dates provided below. Prior to taking any actions based on these dates, confirmation should be obtained from the relevant university department.

Key Dates and Deadlines:

31 July 2023

Closing date for student accommodation applications.

Final opportunity to sit for the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) for those seeking conditional offers from the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Submission deadline for Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) portfolio.

4 August 2023

Extended deadline for undergraduate applications for the 2024 academic year, concluding at midnight SAST. No applications after this date will be entertained.

31 August 2023

Last day for submitting requests for undergraduate program changes. Such requests should be directed to admissions-ug@uct.ac.za with “Request for program change” in the subject line.

Portfolio submission deadline for the Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BA(FA)) program.

14 October 2023

Ultimate deadline for completing the NBTs for admission consideration to the University.

15 November 2023

Target date for finalizing all international applications, facilitating timely visa application processes.

30 November 2023

Cut-off date for international applicants to secure an offer of admission, essential for timely study visa procurement.

31 December 2023

Due date for final academic transcripts from transfer applicants.

• Please note that the dates are subject to change, and it is the applicant’s responsibility to verify the current dates with the university’s admissions office.