The University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa’s top-ranked university, has released its 2026 Undergraduate Prospectus, detailing all the degree qualifications available across its faculties. Whether you’re aiming for a career in commerce, engineering, medicine, law, or the arts, UCT offers world-class programmes designed to prepare students for success.
Faculty of Commerce
UCT’s Commerce faculty is one of the most competitive in Africa, offering degrees in business and finance:
- Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) – with various specialisations
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) – general and specialised streams
Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment
This faculty trains future engineers, architects, and surveyors with a strong focus on innovation and problem-solving:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BScEng):
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Bachelor of Science in Geomatics
- Bachelor of Architectural Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Property Studies
Faculty of Health Sciences
Renowned for producing highly skilled healthcare professionals, UCT’s Health Sciences faculty offers:
- MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
- BSc in Audiology
- BSc in Occupational Therapy
- BSc in Physiotherapy
- BSc in Speech-Language Pathology
Faculty of Humanities
The Humanities faculty is home to arts, social sciences, and creative degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) – general and structured programmes
- Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSci) – general and structured programmes
- Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (BAFA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance
- Bachelor of Music (BMus)
Faculty of Law
UCT’s Law faculty is highly respected and offers:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB – undergraduate option)
Faculty of Science
Science students at UCT gain exposure to cutting-edge research and academic excellence:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) – general and structured programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & related streams
Faculty of Education
Future educators can pursue teaching degrees through:
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) – in various specialisations
Why Choose UCT?
- Africa’s No. 1 ranked university (QS World University Rankings)
- A global reputation for excellence in research and teaching
- Diverse academic offerings across six major faculties
- Strong graduate employability and career networks
How to Apply
Applications for the 2026 academic year open in April 2025. Students are encouraged to apply early via the UCT Online Application System.