Official Admission Disclaimer
Meeting UCT's minimum Faculty Points Score (FPS) or band minimum does not guarantee admission. UCT uses an Admissions Policy based on academic merit, redressing past inequalities, and faculty quotas. Offers are highly competitive.
| Key Verification Field | Official Institutional Details |
|---|---|
| Official Application Website | www.uct.ac.za/apply |
| Application Opening Date | 2 April 2026 |
| Closing Dates (2027 Intake) |
• 31 July 2026: Faculty of Health Sciences (MBChB, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language, Audiology). • 31 August 2026: Engineering & Built Environment, Commerce, Law, Science, Humanities. |
| Application Fee | R100 for South African and SADC applicants. Fee waiver available for low-income applicants on submission of affidavit. |
| Qualification Categories | Bachelor's Degrees (3 and 4-year undergraduate qualifications). |
| APS / Scoring Method | Uses Faculty Points Score (FPS): Sum of percentages for best 6 subjects (excluding Life Orientation). Max = 600 points. (Some faculties calculate Weighted Points Score with bonuses). |
| Status Checking Portal | UCT Applicant Portal |
| Student Accommodation | Applied concurrently on online form. Tier 1 housing policy prioritizes first-year students meeting merit thresholds. |
| Official Prospectus Link | uct.ac.za/undergraduate/prospectus |
| Verified Last-Updated Date | 20 October 2026 (Verified against official UCT Undergraduate Prospectus) |
How UCT Calculates Faculty Points Score (FPS)
Unlike universities that convert percentages into 1–7 levels, UCT adds the raw actual percentages of your six best subjects, excluding Life Orientation:
Example of UCT FPS Calculation:
If your final percentages are: English (78%), Mathematics (84%), Physical Sciences (82%), Accounting (75%), History (70%), and Afrikaans (68%):
Your UCT FPS = 78 + 84 + 82 + 75 + 70 + 68 = 457 / 600.