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Virtual Women’s Day Event

On Thursday, 13 August, UCT will be hosting a virtual Women’s Day event with a programme that will include womxn who are at the top of their fields.

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Applications for admission to UCT in 2021 are now open for all undergraduate programmes. Applicants who need financial assistance must submit separate applications to NSFAS by 30 November 2020.

Please note that undergraduate applications to UCT close on 31 August 2020.

NO RETURN TO CAMPUS WITHOUT AUTHORISATION

The University of Cape Town’s COVID-19 Return to UCT policy framework guides faculties and departments on the institution’s phased return to campus.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

The countrywide COVID-19 lockdown is an essential measure taken to contain the spread of the coronavirus. We all carry a huge responsibility to mitigate the pandemic’s impact in our country. Please visit the Coronavirus Disease 2019 page for more information on UCT’s response to the virus in our university community.

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Change to the undergraduate applications closing date
A part of the COVID-19 impact on applications and admissions to the University of Cape Town (UCT) this year was the withdrawal of the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) from the 2021 admission criteria. At the time of making this change, 30 May, we took the decision to review the rest of the undergraduate admission criteria and consider amendments that may compensate for the loss of the NBTs. That review is underway, and the amended criteria will be announced shortly.
Given where we are in our application cycle for admission in 2021, and in fairness to undergraduate applicants, the closing date for undergraduate applications has been extended to 31 August 2020. This extension in no way affects applications for admission to any postgraduate programme or the Semester Study Abroad programme.
Royston Pillay
Registrar
17 July 2020

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Upcoming Events

Exploring Post COVID-19 Property Trends in South Africa

In this webinar, A/Prof Francois Viruly will look at the longer term trends in the South African property market and the impact that Covid-19 is expected to have on this particular sector.

UCT hosting Responsible Investment dialogue

Join us for a critical dialogue on responsible investment.

A high-level dialogue for a sustainable investment landscape: What does optimal investor action look like to achieve the Paris COP GHG emission reduction targets by 2050?

"Exploring a singular fossil fuel divestment approach in contrast with a blended approach."

Public Health and Family Medicine Annual Research Day

School of Public Health and Family Medicine 8 th Annual Research Day.

Notices

Food Programme 2020

The purpose of the Food Programme is to provide basic support to students who are hungry and to enhance student learning and success.

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