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The University of Cape Town (UCT) has two separate application deadlines depending on what you are applying for: undergraduate applications closed on 31 July, while postgraduate applications close on 30 September. Postgraduate applications for 2027 admission are currently open. If you are planning to apply, treat these as the dates to work backwards from, and confirm the authoritative schedule on UCT's key dates page before you submit.
The two deadlines at a glance
| Application type | Status | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Closed | 31 July |
| Postgraduate (2027 admission) | Open | 30 September |
The distinction matters because the two tracks are handled separately. Missing the undergraduate deadline means waiting for the next admissions cycle, whereas postgraduate applicants still have time to prepare and submit.
What to do if you are applying now
If you are a postgraduate applicant, the 30 September deadline is the one that applies to you. A practical sequence:
- Check the key dates page first. UCT maintains a dedicated page for application dates, and it is the authoritative source if anything on this page conflicts with it.
- Confirm your programme's requirements. Admission criteria and any additional materials are programme-specific, so check the relevant faculty or programme page rather than relying on general deadlines alone.
- Submit before the deadline, not on it. Late or incomplete submissions are a common reason applications fail, so aim to have everything in ahead of 30 September.
- Verify your submission. After applying, confirm that UCT has received your application and any supporting documents.
Common pitfalls
- Assuming one deadline covers everything. Undergraduate and postgraduate applications close on different dates, and the undergraduate deadline has already passed.
- Confusing the admission year. The open postgraduate window is for 2027 admission, so check that you are applying to the correct intake.
- Relying on secondhand dates. Deadlines can be adjusted; the key dates page is the source to trust.
Where to confirm
UCT's key dates page is the authoritative schedule for application deadlines. Use it to verify the dates above and to check for any programme-specific variations before you submit.