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ContentsWELCOME2PART A:PREPARING TO APPLYEnglish language proficiencyInternational applicants3PART B:SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION ONLINEApplying onlineApplication enquiriesApplications for student housingPostgraduate fundingApplication feesDates by which to applySubmission dates for supporting documents4THE PROCESS AFTER SUBMITTING AN APPLICATIONUpdating your applicationAcceptance fees: GSB programmes onlyFor international studentsInternational student fees7PART C:5689PART D:AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES, DESCRIPTIONS, CODESAND REQUIREMENTS11PART E:CONTACT DETAILS30PART F:MAPS OF UCT CAMPUS AND SURROUNDING AREAS31APPLY ONLINE AT http://applyonline.uct.ac.zaApply online using a working email address that is not shared withanother UCT applicant.CORRESPONDENCE AND INQUIRIESPlease address correspondence to admissions-pg@uct.ac.za or to:The Director of AdmissionsUniversity of Cape TownPrivate Bag X3Rondebosch7701South AfricaFor faculty-specific and other queries, please use the contact details in Part E.We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this guide and ourhandbooks. However, we reserve the right at any time, if circumstances dictate, to:(i)change any of the published details as well as the courses and curricula on offer, or(ii)add to, or withdraw any of, the courses on offer.UCT is aware that the current crisis related to COVID-19 will impact the regular operational timelines. Given thefluid situation that prevails all dates contained in our publications and correspondence are subject to change.

2WelcomeDear Applicant,Thank you. Your interest in studying at the University of Cape Town is important to us.A great deal has been written about the times in which we find ourselves, and about theuncertainties which have become so common. I can only add here that, even though yourapplication and admission to UCT will be conducted in this new reality, it is our intention toprovide you every support in your journey.This guide provides assistance with the application process, and includes a wide range ofimportant information you may need to be aware of. This information you may require before,during and after your application, so please keep a copy handy.We look forward to receiving your application for admission, and hope to welcome you to UCTin 2022.With my warm regards,Carl HermanDirector of Admissions

PART A: Preliminary notesENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCYEnglish language proficiency is a requirement for study at UCT. All international students for whom English is not a first/home language or have not passed English at NSC Grade 12, AS-level, IGCSE, NSSC level or equivalent secondary schoolleaving qualification from an English medium-of-instruction institution must provide proof of English language proficiency.As part of your application to study at UCT, you must submit one of the following:UCT’s English language admission requirements are A valid (no more than 3 years old) NBT Academic Literacy Test Plus report with an overall score of Upper Intermediateor above. The NBTs are offered by the Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP) and can bearranged to be taken anywhere in the world. (Visit www.nbt.ac.za for details) A valid (no more than 2 years old) TOEFL iBT Score Report with an overall score of 88 or above, with at least 19 inListening, 19 in Writing, 20 in Reading, and 22 in Speaking. A valid (no more than 2 years old) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall score of band 6.5 or above, with atleast 6.0 in each component. A valid (no more than 2 years old) PTE Academic Score Report with an overall score of 67 or above, with at least 59 ineach communicative skills component.For more information about the TOEFL (including information on how to register for the tests and dates when tests areheld), use one of the following contacts:Email:toefl@ets.orgWebsite: www.toefl.orgInformation on TOEFL is also available from the American Embassy or Consulate in your country.Information about the IELTS may be obtained from the British Council at the British Embassy or Consulate in your country.Information on IELTS is also available from the British Council, South Africa:Tel: 27 11 560 9300Email:ssa.enquiries@britishcouncil.orgWebsite: www.britishcouncil.org.za/exam/ieltsIf you are writing a TOEFL or IELTS test you must ensure that the test score is received by our Admissions Office no laterthan 12 January 2022.The NBTs are offered by the Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP) and can be arranged to be takenanywhere in the world (visit www.nbt.ac.za for details). For graduate applicants, this is 68% (proficient) or above on the GraduateAcademic Literacy (G-AL) and 70% (proficient) or above on the Graduate Quantitative (G-QL) Tests, unless otherwise stipulated.INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSUCT’s International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO) supports international students and researchers from over 100countries who enroll for taught courses and undertake to complete their research at UCT. The Office provide letters whichsupport visa applications for study and research at UCT; advise on immigration-related requirements; and advocate forstudents’ visa challenges. It also advises students on the international tuition and housing fees; the costs of living inCape Town; and the support services available at UCT to help students settle in. Before any international student canbe registered at UCT, their immigration-related documents (passport, visa and medical aid) and tuition fee paymentsare verified, captured and uploaded to the students’ record system by the staff of IAPO, through a process called preregistration. International students must complete pre-registration before proceeding to academic registration and courseenrolment. In addition, IAPO co-ordinates programmes and events which facilitate student integration into our diversestudent community, and manages international partnerships and donor funded programmes, which enables internationalstudent mobility.International Academic Programmes Office,University of Cape Town,Private Bag X3,Rondebosch, 7701Tel: 27 (0) 21 650 2822Email:IAPO@uct.ac.zaWebsite: http://iapo.uct.ac.za3

4PART B: Submitting your applicationAPPLY ONLINEPostgraduate applications are only possible online and must be submitted at http://applyonline.uct.ac.za .APPLICATION ENQUIRIESIf you need help in completing your application, or advice about your choice of programme, please contact us at:Tel: (021) 650-2128 or email: admissions-pg@uct.ac.za. The Admissions Office is located on Level 4, Masingene Building,Middle Campus, and will where necessary refer you to a faculty office or department for more details information or advice.APPLICATIONS FOR STUDENT HOUSINGApplications for residential accommodation must be received by 30 September 2021. The application is part of theacademic application process. Only students applying for full-time study are considered for UCT accommodation.UCT has a three-tier residence system that provides different levels of services, governance and management for juniorand senior students. First-tier residences are for undergraduates only. Second-tier catering residences provide accommodation for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students.Third-tier residences provide self-catering accommodation for senior and postgraduate students.Second-tier catering residences provide accommodation for senior undergraduate and postgraduate students.POSTGRADUATE FUNDINGUCT financial assistance is only available to full-time students.FUNDING FOR SOUTH AFRICAN POSTGRADUATE STUDENTSComplete the Postgraduate Funding Application as part of your application for admission to UCT. Please refer to thePostgraduate Funding Office (PGFO) for details: website: e closing dates for the different bursaries and scholarships differ, contact the PGFO for information on the closingdates.FUNDING FOR INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTSWe have a LIMITED number of scholarships available for international and refugee students. UCT international and refugeestudent scholarships are NOT full cost awards due to limited funding. Please obtain sufficient funding from other sources.Prior to applying to the Postgraduate Funding Office for funding, you must submit your UCT admissions ion and the Application Form for funding (10C) can be sourced from the Postgraduate Funding Office - or fromthe Office’s website: entsThe closing date for applications for UCT international and refugee students’ scholarships and supporting documentationis 31 July 2021. Please return the completed Form 10C directly to the Postgraduate Centre and Funding Office.Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.FUNDING FOR GSB POSTGRADUATE STUDENTSThe Graduate School of Business has funding opportunities available to postgraduate students. For further information, goto http://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/funding-scholarships

5APPLICATION FEESUCT students/graduates (unless applying at the GSB)Postgraduate applications from South Africa and SADC regionPostgraduate applications from outside of the SADC regionGSB applications from African citizens/permanent residentsGSB applications from outside of AfricanilR100R300R1 850US 300NOTE Application fees are not refundable. Paying an application fee does not mean that your application will be successful. The application fee may be paid by direct deposit, electronic funds transfer (EFT) or credit card. Cash payments maybe made only at the Cashiers Office, Kramer Building, Cross Campus Road, Middle Campus, UCT.Credit card payments must be made online at https://payments.uct.ac.za/admissions/. EFT payments for all degrees/diplomas EXCEPT GSB must be made to the following account:Beneficiary: University of Cape Town - No. 1 Sundries Account*Bank:Standard Bank SA LtdBranch:Rondebosch, Western CapeBranch Code: 025009Account:071503854Swift code (for international payments): SBZAZAJJReference Number: 11196, applicant’s first name, applicant’s last name e.g. 11196 Sally Smith(This reference must be entered on the appropriate bank form.)* Standard Bank clients must select the bank-approved beneficiary “UNIVERSITY CAPE TOWN SUNDRIES ACCOUNT”from the Companies list. EFT payments for the GSB (Graduate School of Business) programmes must be made to the following account:Beneficiary: University of Cape Town - No. 9 GSB AccountBank:Standard Bank SA LtdBranch:Rondebosch, Western CapeBranch Code: 025009Account:072953004Swift code (for international payments for GSB programmes): SBZAZAJJGSB Reference Number: GSB, applicant’s first name, applicant’s last name e.g. GSB Betty Brown(This reference must be entered on the appropriate bank form.) Application fees must be paid in South African rands, except by applicants from outside of Africa applying forGSB Programmes, in which case payment should be in US Dollars. UCT graduates are exempt from paying an application fee, except in the case of GSB applicants.DATES BY WHICH TO APPLYThe dates below are for coursework master’s degrees, honours degrees or PG diplomas. All research master’s andPhD applications remain open throughout the year.Please check the GSB website for application deadlines for GSB programmes.The submission date for coursework postgraduate programmes is 31 October unless otherwise specified below. Afterthe submission date a selection process takes place. Where places remain available after the first round of selection,applications received after the closing date may be considered, depending on the department.