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.
15 March 2021
First semester starts at UCT.
1 April 2021
The National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) will open for registrations for the 2022 intake.
1 May 2021
Applications for admission in 2022 will open. Applications will close on 31 August 2021 for all undergraduate programmes.
22 May 2021
2021 Virtual Open Day.
1 August 2021
National Student Funding Assistance Scheme (NSFAS) funding applications open. You must apply online.
31 August 2021
All undergraduate applications close. We do not accept late applications.
Applications for student housing close.
30 September 2021
Closing date for undergraduate programme changes.
31 October 2021
For applicants finishing secondary school in 2021, all grade 12 interim results, or predicted scores in the case of non-NSC candidates, are due.
Interim and past transcripts for transferring applicants are due.
30 November 2021
Last date to apply for National Student Funding Assistance Scheme (NSFAS) funding. You must apply online.
