2022 Directions for POSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS

1 2022 Directions forPOSTGRADUATE APPLICANTS2022 Directions forPOSTGRADUATE APPLICANTSWELCOME 2 PART A: PREPARING TO APPLY 3 English language proficiency International APPLICANTS PART B: SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE 4 Applying online Application enquiries Applications for student housing POSTGRADUATE funding Application fees Dates by which to apply 5 Submission dates for supporting documents 6 PART C: THE PROCESS AFTER SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION 7 Updating your application Acceptance fees: GSB programmes only For international students 8 International student fees 9 PART D: AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES, DESCRIPTIONS, CODES AND REQUIREMENTS 11 PART E: CONTACT DETAILS 30 PART F: MAPS OF UCT CAMPUS AND SURROUNDING AREAS 31 APPLY ONLINE AT Apply online using a working email address that is not shared with another UCT AND INQUIRIES Please address correspondence to or to: The Director of Admissions University of Cape Town Private Bag X3 Rondebosch 7701 South Africa For faculty-specific and other queries, please use the contact details in Part E.

2 We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this guide and our handbooks. 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 is aware that the current crisis related to COVID-19 will impact the regular operational timelines. Given the fluid situation that prevails all dates contained in our publications and correspondence are subject to change. 2 Dear 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 the uncertainties which have become so common. I can only add here that, even though your application and admission to UCT will be conducted in this new reality, it is our intention to provide you every support in your journey.

3 This guide provides assistance with the application process, and includes a wide range of important information you may need to be aware of. This information you may require before, during and after your application, so please keep a copy look forward to receiving your application for admission, and hope to welcome you to UCT in my warm regards,Carl HermanDirector of AdmissionsWelcome3 PART A: Preliminary notesENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCYE nglish 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 school-leaving 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 Intermediate or above.

4 The NBTs are offered by the Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP) and can be arranged to be taken anywhere in the world. (Visit 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 in Listening, 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 or above, with at least 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 in each communicative skills component. For more information about the TOEFL (including information on how to register for the tests and dates when tests are held), use one of the following contacts: Email: Website: on TOEFL is also available from the American Embassy or Consulate in your about the IELTS may be obtained from the British Council at the British Embassy or Consulate in your country.

5 Information on IELTS is also available from the British Council, South Africa:Tel: +27 11 560 9300 Email: you are writing a TOEFL or IELTS test you must ensure that the test score is received by our Admissions Office no later than 12 January NBTs are offered by the Centre for Educational Testing for Access and Placement (CETAP) and can be arranged to be taken anywhere in the world (visit for details). For graduate APPLICANTS , this is 68% (proficient) or above on the Graduate Academic Literacy (G-AL) and 70% (proficient) or above on the Graduate Quantitative (G-QL) Tests, unless otherwise APPLICANTS UCT s International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO) supports international students and researchers from over 100 countries who enroll for taught courses and undertake to complete their research at UCT.

6 The Office provide letters which support visa applications for study and research at UCT; advise on immigration-related requirements; and advocate for students visa challenges. It also advises students on the international tuition and housing fees; the costs of living in Cape Town; and the support services available at UCT to help students settle in. Before any international student can be registered at UCT, their immigration-related documents (passport, visa and medical aid) and tuition fee payments are verified, captured and uploaded to the students record system by the staff of IAPO, through a process called pre-registration. International students must complete pre-registration before proceeding to academic registration and course enrolment. In addition, IAPO co-ordinates programmes and events which facilitate student integration into our diverse student community, and manages international partnerships and donor funded programmes, which enables international student Academic Programmes Office, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7701 Tel: +27 (0) 21 650 2822 Email: 4 APPLY ONLINE POSTGRADUATE applications are only possible online and must be submitted at.

7 APPLICATION ENQUIRIES If you need help in completing your application, or advice about your choice of programme, please contact us at: Tel: (021) 650-2128 or email: 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 FOR STUDENT HOUSING Applications for residential accommodation must be received by 30 September 2021. The application is part of the academic application process. Only students applying for full-time study are considered for UCT has a three-tier residence system that provides different levels of services, governance and management for junior and senior students. First-tier residences are for undergraduates only. Second-tier catering residences provide accommodation for senior undergraduate and POSTGRADUATE students.

8 Third-tier residences provide self-catering accommodation for senior and POSTGRADUATE students. Second-tier catering residences provide accommodation for senior undergraduate and POSTGRADUATE FUNDING UCT financial assistance is only available to full-time FOR SOUTH AFRICAN POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS Complete the POSTGRADUATE Funding Application as part of your application for admission to UCT. Please refer to the POSTGRADUATE Funding Office (PGFO) for details: website: The closing dates for the different bursaries and scholarships differ, contact the PGFO for information on the closing dates. FUNDING FOR INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS We have a LIMITED number of scholarships available for international and refugee students. UCT international and refugee student scholarships are NOT full cost awards due to limited funding.

9 Please obtain sufficient funding from other sources. Prior to applying to the POSTGRADUATE Funding Office for funding, you must submit your UCT admissions application ( ). Information and the Application Form for funding (10C) can be sourced from the POSTGRADUATE Funding Office - or from the Office s website: The closing date for applications for UCT international and refugee students scholarships and supporting documentation is 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 FOR GSB POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS The Graduate School of Business has funding opportunities available to POSTGRADUATE students. For further information, go to PART B: Submitting your application5 APPLICATION FEESUCT students/graduates (unless applying at the GSB) nilPostgraduate applications from South Africa and SADC region R100 POSTGRADUATE applications from outside of the SADC region R300 GSB applications from African citizens/permanent residents R1 850 GSB applications from outside of Africa US$300 NOTE Application fees are not refundable.

10 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 may be made only at the Cashiers Office, Kramer Building, Cross Campus Road, Middle Campus, UCT. Credit card payments must be made online at 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 Ltd Branch: Rondebosch, Western Cape Branch Code: 025009 Account: 071503854 Swift code (for international payments): SBZAZAJJ Reference Number: 11196, applicant s first name, applicant s last name 11196 Sally Smith (This reference must be entered on the appropriate bank form.)