Applications for 2027 opened on 1 April 2026. Most postgraduate programmes containing coursework close on 30 September 2026 (exceptions are listed in the 2027 Directions for Postgraduate Applicant whilst research-only programmes remain open until 31 December 2027.

Applications for 2026 research-only programmes remain open until 31 December 2026. For faculty- or programme-specific information, please see the 2026 Directions for Postgraduate Applicants.

The following online resources are also available if you want to apply for postgraduate study at UCT:

Honours and master’s

• Commerce
• Graduate School of Business
• Engineering & the Built Environment
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Law
• Science

Doctoral

Application to study for a PhD can be made through the relevant faculty office. General information for doctoral candidates can be found on the Doctoral Degrees Board Office web pages.

• Applications
• Doctoral candidate information

Application procedures

• Application directions
• Apply online now
• Pay application fee online
• Check your online application status
• Cancellation of registration