To apply for undergraduate study at the University of Cape Town (UCT), Grade 11 results are essential in the application process, as these are used for conditional offers before final Grade 12 marks become available[2][4][6].
- Applicants must submit all examination results from their Grade 11 final through to September of Grade 12[6].
- Conditional admission decisions are based on Grade 11 final results, as well as mid-year or September Grade 12 marks where applicable[4].
- Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance because competition is significant, especially in popular faculties such as Health Sciences[3].
- The basic eligibility for degree study at UCT requires a minimum rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in at least four 20-credit National Senior Certificate (NSC) subjects[1].
- Language requirements stipulate that NSC applicants must have achieved at least a rating of 2 (Elementary Achievement, 30-40%) in either Home Language or First Additional Language English[1].
- Applicants must also complete the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs); all South African school-leavers must write NBTs regardless of faculty, although some faculties use the scores diagnostically and not for selection[2][4].
- International applicants should have a minimum overall academic score of around 65%, though course-specific requirements may be higher[5].
Applicants are strongly advised to consult the UCT Undergraduate Prospectus and specific faculty guidelines, as some programmes require higher grades or additional subjects (such as Mathematics for Architecture)[3][4].
References
- [1] Eligibility for admission | Applicants & Students
- [2] Applying to study at UCT for admission in 2026 – YouTube
- [3] Eligibility and Application process – UCT Health Sciences
- [4] Frequently Asked Questions – Admissions | University of Cape Town
- [5] University of Cape Town (UCT) – RISD Global
- [6] Application procedure | University of Cape Town
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