UCT language requirements 2023-2024
UCT language requirements
University of Cape Town Language requirements
In order to study at UCT, you must be able to communicate in English.
South African applicants
You must submit one of the following as part of your application to study at UCT:
- either a pass in English Home Language or First Additional Language if you hold the National Senior Certificate (NSC), or
- 40% in English on the Higher Grade (first or second language) if you hold the Senior Certificate.
International applicants
All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency if English is not their first or home language or if they have not passed English at NSC Grade 12, AS-level, IGCSE, NSSC level, or equivalent secondary school-leaving qualification from an English medium-of-instruction institution.
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You must submit one of the following as part of your application to study at UCT:
- Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL): A valid (no more than 2 years old) TOEFL iBT Score Report with an overall score of 88 or above, with at least 19 in Listening, 19 in Writing, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking.
- IELTS: A valid (no more than 2 years old) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall score of band 6.5 or above, with at least 6.0 in each component.
- Pearson PTE Academic test: A valid (no more than 2 years old) PTE Academic Score Report with an overall score of 67 or above, with at least 59 in each communicative skills component.
- National Benchmark Test (NBT): A valid (no more than 3 years old) NBT Academic Literacy Plus score report with an overall score in the Intermediate Upper range or above.
These are the English proficiency levels that must be met in order to be considered for admission to UCT. Please visit the relevant program for program-specific criteria. Faculty handbook.
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