University of Cape Town July Intake
Please note: the University reserves the right to change these dates. Before acting on any of the dates below confirmation should be sought from the appropriate office.
13 March
- Start of teaching Semester 1.
3 April
- Applications open at midday. Please apply online.
22 April
- The UCT Open Day will be held from 10:00-15:00 on the Upper Campus.
15 July
- Preferred date for submission of Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS) portfolio, for early consideration.
1 August
- Applications for NSFAS financial aid open. Visit the financial assistance pages for further information.
31 August
- Preferred date for submission of Bachelor of Fine Art (BA(FA)) portfolio, for early consideration.
29 September
- Final date for BAS and BA (FA) portfolio submissions.
- Final date to submit the Personal Report and CV for MBChB applicants.
30 September
- All undergraduate applications close. We do not accept late applications.
- Applications for student accommodation close.
- Final date to request permission to write the NBTs after 14 October.
14 October
- Last opportunity to write the NBTs.
31 October
- Final date to request a programme change. Programme changes must be submitted in writing to admissions-ug@uct.ac.za with the subject line “Change to Programme Choices”.
- Due date for all interim grade 12 NSC results and predicted non-NSC scores for those currently completing their secondary schooling.
- Due date for current (interim) and previous years’ (final) transcripts.
- Due date for all past final secondary school results from May 2017 and earlier.
30 November
- Applications for NSFAS financial aid close. Visit the financial assistance pages for further information.
31 December
- Final transcripts are due for students registered for tertiary studies in 2017.
2018
15 January
- Final CIE results from the November 2017 session are due.
19 February
- Start of teaching Semester 1.
