I am an international student needing help to become part of the UCT community, can you help me?
You can learn about the UCT community and support services available to you at the International Student Orientation which takes place at the start of each semester.
The International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO) hosts activities during orientation to support student integration. In addition, UCT offers over 100 options for clubs and societies that you could join.
What are the pre-requisites for an international student to be registered at UCT?
All international students must pre-register (pre-reg) before they can be registered. Pre-reg is a fee and immigration clearance process. Read more about pre-reg.
How do I find out about workshops and seminars for postgrads?
Keep an eye on the postgrad events calendar for a variety of activities from writing workshops to wellness webinars.
How do I apply for postgraduate funding?
Various sources of funding of different values are available for students intending to pursue honours, master's and doctoral degrees at UCT. The funding noticeboard and the Financial Assistance for Postgraduate Study and Postdoctoral Research handbook list many internal and external funding opportunities. You are advised to check the noticeboard regularly for updates. You may also request a one-on-one session with the Postgraduate Funding Office (PGFO) staff. View the postgraduate degree funding pages for more information.