The International Office supports and guides international students who want to study at UCT.

International academic programme offering

Students registered for degree studies at a non-South African university to spend one or two semesters taking UCT courses for credit transfer towards the requirements of their home degree can apply to the Semester Study Abroad programme. Applications close on the 31 October 2024.

Studying in another country is a big step. We’re here to guide you in:

Academic programmes for international students include:

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
  • Short-term: Faculty-led, customised, standardised and island programmes
  • Service learning programmes
  • Study abroad and student exchange
  • Occasional courses or research for non-degree purposes

Programmes overview