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Postgraduate applications for 2027 are open!

Applications for admission to study at UCT in 2027 for postgraduate coursework programmes close on 30 September – research-only applications have no closing date. Undergraduate applications closed on 31 July.

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Differentiate your CA(SA) designation!

The College of Accounting offers a Master of Commerce that emphasises business applications and research across all areas of accounting. Applications close on 30 September.

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African higher education leaders to develop All-Africa Rankings

UCT, in partnership with AppliedHE, will co-host the All-Africa Higher Education XChange from 31 Aug to 1 Sept 2026, asking: What should excellence in African higher education look like, and how should Africa define it?

THE World Academic Summit

Join the University of Cape Town and Bristol University at the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit (WAS) - hosted for the first time in Africa.

GetSmarter Online Short Courses

Browse 50+ UCT Commerce online short courses in business, data, finance, marketing, and more. Earn a University of Cape Town certificate online, part-time — delivered in partnership with GetSmarter.

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Faculty of Commerce Virtual Campus Tour

Join us on an exhilarating 360° virtual tour of the Faculty of Commerce, where the future leaders of the business world are cultivated. If you’re eager to discover the pathways to business success, then explore the Commerce website.

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Prof Cheryl Hendricks to continue Nelson Mandela School mission

Over the past 100 days in office, Professor Cheryl Hendricks – the director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance – has been drawing on her experience in academia and policy as she charts the way forward.

Fourteen percent of drivers report experiencing serious road rage while 33% of drivers and 41% of public transport users report feeling fearful for their personal safety on South African roads.

UCT study reveals how South Africans spend their commute

A new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that South Africans travel in different ways, and they have developed diverse coping mechanisms to deal with their commute.

Prof Shaun Parsons delivered his insightful and educational inaugural lecture.

Professor Parsons examines tax challenges in the digital economy

Professor Shaun Parsons delivered his inaugural lecture on 13 August 2026 that looked at the complex and evolving relationship between crypto assets and tax systems.