University of Cape Town

Guaranteed admission at 500 FPS (Band A); likely at 480 WPS (Band B); possible from 420 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C)

NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written, but NBT results are not taken into account for admission to this faculty. Places are capped; meeting the minimum does not guarantee an offer.

Guaranteed at 450 FPS with a portfolio score of 75%+; likely at 408 WPS with 68%+; possible from 348 FPS (SA redress) with 50%+

Compulsory portfolio of prescribed creative work plus written motivation, due 31 July 2026; the portfolio score forms part of the bands. NBTs written but unused.

Guaranteed at 450 FPS (Band A); likely at 420 WPS (Band B); possible from 390 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C)

NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but results are not taken into account for admission to this faculty.

Faculty Points Score (FPS) out of 900: your six school marks as percentages (600) plus three NBT scores (300). Guaranteed offer at 810; likely at 807 on UCT’s weighted score (WPS); possible from 644 for SA redress applicants. You need at least 450 of the 600 school points (a 75% average).

All three NBTs (AL, QL, MAT) required and worth up to 300 of the 900 FPS; Proficient in all three for Band A, Intermediate+ for Bands B/C. Write NBTs by 31 July 2026 for a conditional offer. The Faculty of Health Sciences prioritises applicants who put the programme as their first choice.

FPS out of 900 (APS + NBT). Guaranteed at 730 FPS; likely at 797 WPS; possible from 580/610/680 FPS by redress category. Sub-minimum APS 360.

All three NBTs (AL, QL, MAT) required at Intermediate or above and worth up to 300 of the 900 FPS. Write NBTs by 31 July 2026 to be considered for a conditional offer. The Faculty of Health Sciences prioritises applicants who put the programme as their first choice.

FPS out of 900 (APS + NBT). Guaranteed at 730 FPS; likely at 782 WPS; possible from 565/580/670 FPS by redress category. Sub-minimum APS 340.

NBTs (AL, QL, MAT) at Intermediate or above, contributing up to 300 of the 900 FPS. Maths Literacy applicants above 75% are exempt from the NBT Maths test (equivalence = NBT QL minus 20). The Faculty of Health Sciences prioritises applicants who put the programme as their first choice.

BA/BSocSc: guaranteed at 450 FPS (Band A); likely at 450 WPS (Band B); possible from 380 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C)

NBT AL Proficient (A) / Upper Intermediate (B) / Intermediate (C). Psychology is one of few majors with extra entry rules; others may be placed in Maths foundation courses.

Guaranteed at 435 FPS (Band A); likely at 470 WPS (Band B); 430-434 FPS may get an Education Development Unit place (Band C, SA redress only)

Every Commerce applicant, local and international, must write the NBTs; AL and QL at Upper Intermediate or above. The NBT Mathematics test is not required for Commerce.

Guaranteed at 500 FPS (Band A); likely at 525 WPS (Band B); 475-479 FPS may get an Education Development Unit place (Band C, SA redress only)

NBT AL and QL at Upper Intermediate or above (Proficient required where English is a First Additional Language). Transfers into the Actuarial Science specialisations are not permitted.

Guaranteed at 435 FPS (Band A); likely at 470 WPS (Band B); 430-434 FPS may get an Education Development Unit place (Band C, SA redress only)

All Commerce applicants must write the NBTs; AL and QL at Upper Intermediate or above. The NBT Mathematics test is not required for Commerce.

Guaranteed at 435 FPS (Band A); likely at 470 WPS (Band B); 430-434 FPS may get an Education Development Unit place (Band C, SA redress only)

All Commerce applicants, local and international, must write the NBTs; AL and QL at Upper Intermediate or above.

Science FPS is out of 800 (Maths and Physical Sciences doubled). Guaranteed at 660 FPS; likely at 640 WPS; possible from 550 FPS for SA redress applicants

NBTs (AL, QL, MAT) must be written but are not used for Science admission - only for Extended Degree Programme placement. The CS major is capped; selection is in first year.

Science FPS is out of 800 (Maths and Physical Sciences doubled). Guaranteed at 660 FPS; likely at 640 WPS; possible from 550 FPS for SA redress applicants

NBTs (AL, QL, MAT) must be written but are not used for admission to Science; they are used for placement into the Extended Degree Programme.

Science FPS is out of 800 (Maths and Physical Sciences doubled). Guaranteed at 660 FPS; likely at 640 WPS; faculty minimum 550 FPS (SA redress, Band C)

NBTs (AL, QL, MAT) written but not used for admission, only for Extended Degree placement. Biochemistry, Computer Science, Genetics and Human Anatomy & Physiology are capped.

Guaranteed at 500 FPS (Band A); likely at 500 WPS (Band B); possible from 470 FPS for SA redress applicants; international applicants 510 FPS

All LLB applicants write the NBTs wherever they reside (internationals at least AL): AL Proficient + QL Intermediate for Bands A/B, AL and QL Proficient for Band C. Max 10 internationals.

Guaranteed at 450 FPS (Band A); likely at 450 WPS (Band B); possible from 380 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C). Overall minimum 380 FPS.

NBT AL Proficient (Band A) / Upper Intermediate (B) / Intermediate (C). Applicants may be required to attend an admissions interview and show they will meet SACSSP professional requirements.

Guaranteed at 450 FPS (Band A); likely at 450 WPS (Band B); possible from 380 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C). Overall minimum 380 FPS.

NBT AL Proficient (A) / Upper Intermediate (B) / Intermediate (C); AQL test only unless taking Maths courses. AL at Lower Intermediate or Basic normally rules out degree study.

FPS out of 900 (APS + NBT). Guaranteed at 720 FPS; likely at 710 WPS; possible from 550/565/610 FPS by redress category. Sub-minimum APS 340. NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Band A (guaranteed admission) is 720 FPS out of 900: six school subjects as percentages (600) plus up to 300 NBT points. Band B (likely) is 710 WPS; Band C (possible, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only) is 550 FPS for redress 1, 565 for redress 2 and 610 for redress 3 and 4. Sub-minimum APS of 340. NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics; applicants with more than 75% for Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics test. 37 places; the faculty prioritises first-choice applicants, and meeting the minimum criteria is no guarantee of acceptance. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

FPS out of 900 (APS + NBT). Guaranteed at 715 FPS; likely at 670 WPS; possible from 510/515/600 FPS by redress category. Sub-minimum APS 340. NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Band A (guaranteed admission) is 715 FPS out of 900: six school subjects as percentages (600) plus up to 300 NBT points. Band B (likely) is 670 WPS; Band C (possible, SA applicants in targeted redress categories only) is 510 FPS for redress 1, 515 for redress 2 and 600 for redress 3 and 4. Sub-minimum APS of 340. NBT scores of Intermediate or above for AL, QL and Mathematics; applicants with more than 75% for Mathematical Literacy are exempted from the NBT Mathematics test. 40 places; the faculty prioritises first-choice applicants, and meeting the minimum criteria is no guarantee of acceptance. Applicants with Mathematical Literacy are considered on an individual basis. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Guaranteed at 450 FPS (Band A, with Mathematics 75% and Physical Sciences 70%); likely at 420 WPS (Band B); possible from 390 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C) NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

NSC/IEB/SACAI degree endorsement required. Maths Literacy or Technical Maths cannot be substituted for Maths, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written, but the results are not taken into account for admission to this faculty. Band A (guaranteed admission) needs 450 FPS; Band B (likely) 420 WPS; Band C (possible) 390 FPS, for South African applicants in redress categories 1 and 2 only. The lower Mathematics (65%) and Physical Sciences (60%) minimums apply to Bands B and C only. Study offers are limited; meeting the levels in a lower band does not guarantee admission. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Guaranteed at 450 FPS (Band A); likely at 420 WPS (Band B); possible from 390 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C) NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

NSC/IEB/SACAI degree endorsement required. Maths Literacy or Technical Maths cannot be substituted for Maths, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written, but the results are not taken into account for admission to this faculty. Band A (guaranteed admission) needs 450 FPS; Band B (likely) 420 WPS; Band C (possible) 390 FPS, for South African applicants in redress categories 1 and 2 only. Study offers are limited; meeting the levels in a lower band does not guarantee admission. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

BA: guaranteed at 450 FPS (Band A); likely at 450 WPS (Band B); possible from 380 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C) NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Students are initially accepted and registered for the general Bachelor of Arts degree, with majors in Film and Television Studies and Media & Writing; formal acceptance for the Film and Media Production specialisation only occurs in the second semester of the second year. BA bands: Band A (guaranteed) FPS 450 or above with NBT AL Proficient; Band B (likely) WPS 450 or above with NBT AL Upper Intermediate or above; Band C (possible, SA applicants in targeted redress categories) FPS 380 or above with NBT AL Intermediate or above. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Guaranteed admission at 500 FPS (Band A); likely at 480 WPS (Band B); possible from 420 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C) NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

NSC/IEB/SACAI degree endorsement required. Maths Literacy or Technical Maths cannot be substituted for Maths, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written, but the results are not taken into account for admission to this faculty. Band A (guaranteed admission) needs 500 FPS; Band B (likely) 480 WPS; Band C (possible) 420 FPS, for South African applicants in redress categories 1 and 2 only. Study offers are limited; meeting the levels in a lower band does not guarantee admission. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Guaranteed admission at 500 FPS (Band A); likely at 480 WPS (Band B); possible from 420 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C) NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

NSC/IEB/SACAI degree endorsement required. Maths Literacy or Technical Maths cannot be substituted for Maths, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written, but the results are not taken into account for admission to this faculty. Band A (guaranteed admission) needs 500 FPS; Band B (likely) 480 WPS; Band C (possible) 420 FPS, for South African applicants in redress categories 1 and 2 only. Study offers are limited; meeting the levels in a lower band does not guarantee admission. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Science FPS is out of 800 (Maths and Physical Sciences doubled). Guaranteed at 660 FPS; likely at 640 WPS; possible from 550 FPS for SA redress applicants NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Science FPS is out of 800 (Mathematics and Physical Sciences doubled). Band A (guaranteed) FPS of 660 or above; Band B (likely) WPS of 640 or above; Band C (possible, SA applicants in targeted redress categories) FPS of 550 or above; most offers are made to applicants in the guaranteed band. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but are not taken into account for admission to the Science Faculty. Admission is to the BSc; acceptance into the Science Faculty does not guarantee acceptance into a chosen major. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Science FPS is out of 800 (Maths and Physical Sciences doubled). Guaranteed at 660 FPS; likely at 640 WPS; possible from 550 FPS for SA redress applicants NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Science FPS is out of 800 (Mathematics and Physical Sciences doubled). Band A (guaranteed) FPS of 660 or above; Band B (likely) WPS of 640 or above; Band C (possible, SA applicants in targeted redress categories) FPS of 550 or above; most offers are made to applicants in the guaranteed band. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but are not taken into account for admission to the Science Faculty. Admission is to the BSc; acceptance into the Science Faculty does not guarantee acceptance into a chosen major. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Science FPS is out of 800 (Maths and Physical Sciences doubled). Guaranteed at 660 FPS; likely at 640 WPS; possible from 550 FPS for SA redress applicants NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Science FPS is out of 800 (Mathematics and Physical Sciences doubled). Band A (guaranteed) FPS of 660 or above; Band B (likely) WPS of 640 or above; Band C (possible, SA applicants in targeted redress categories) FPS of 550 or above; most offers are made to applicants in the guaranteed band. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but are not taken into account for admission to the Science Faculty. Admission is to the BSc; acceptance into the Science Faculty does not guarantee acceptance into a chosen major. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Science FPS is out of 800 (Maths and Physical Sciences doubled). Guaranteed at 660 FPS; likely at 640 WPS; possible from 550 FPS for SA redress applicants NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Science FPS is out of 800 (Mathematics and Physical Sciences doubled). Band A (guaranteed) FPS of 660 or above; Band B (likely) WPS of 640 or above; Band C (possible, SA applicants in targeted redress categories) FPS of 550 or above; most offers are made to applicants in the guaranteed band. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written but are not taken into account for admission to the Science Faculty. Admission is to the BSc; acceptance into the Science Faculty does not guarantee acceptance into a chosen major. Biochemistry is one of the majors with a limit on student numbers; selection is on academic criteria communicated during first year. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Guaranteed at 435 FPS (Band A); likely at 470 WPS (Band B); 430-434 FPS may get an Education Development Unit place (Band C, SA redress only) NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Band A (guaranteed) FPS of 435 or above; Band B (likely) WPS of 470 or above; Band C: FPS of 430 to 434 gives possible admission into the Education Development Unit only (SA applicants in targeted redress categories). All applicants to Commerce must write the NBTs: scores of Upper Intermediate or above for AL and QL. The guidelines do not guarantee admission; study offers are limited for reasons of capacity. An offer to Commerce lets you choose either degree and any specialisation whose entrance requirements you meet. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Guaranteed at 435 FPS (Band A); likely at 470 WPS (Band B); 430-434 FPS may get an Education Development Unit place (Band C, SA redress only) NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Band A (guaranteed) FPS of 435 or above; Band B (likely) WPS of 470 or above; Band C: FPS of 430 to 434 gives possible admission into the Education Development Unit only (SA applicants in targeted redress categories). All applicants to Commerce must write the NBTs: scores of Upper Intermediate or above for AL and QL. The guidelines do not guarantee admission; study offers are limited for reasons of capacity. An offer to Commerce lets you choose either degree and any specialisation whose entrance requirements you meet. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

Guaranteed at 450 FPS (Band A); likely at 420 WPS (Band B); possible from 390 FPS for SA redress applicants (Band C) NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

NSC/IEB/SACAI degree endorsement required. Maths Literacy or Technical Maths cannot be substituted for Maths, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written, but the results are not taken into account for admission to this faculty. Band A (guaranteed admission) needs 450 FPS; Band B (likely) 420 WPS; Band C (possible) 390 FPS, for South African applicants in redress categories 1 and 2 only. UCT has no undergraduate degree named Construction Management: it is a one-year BSc Honours taken after this degree. Study offers are limited; meeting the levels in a lower band does not guarantee admission. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

The audition is the leading indicator for admission, and places are awarded on merit. SA applicants in targeted redress categories who are below the minimums but excel in the audition may be considered for the 3-year Diploma in Music Performance. 2027 prospectus pp. 52 and 56. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).