If you’re hoping to connect with the University of Cape Town (UCT)—whether you’re a prospective student, current student, parent, or researcher—UCT offers a variety of contact options to help you find the information or support you need. Here’s a fresh, easy-to-use guide to the main contact details for UCT in 2026.
General Contact Information
- Switchboard / General Enquiries:
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 9111
Email: Use the search function on the UCT website for department-specific emails - Postal Address:
University of Cape Town
Private Bag X3
Rondebosch, 7701
South Africa - Physical Address:
Rondebosch
Cape Town, 7700
South Africa - Website:
www.uct.ac.za
Key Faculty and Department Contacts
| Faculty/Department | Email Address | Phone Number(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | com-faculty@uct.ac.za | +27 (0)21 650 4375 / 4369 |
| Engineering & Built Environment | ebe-faculty@uct.ac.za | +27 (0)21 650 2699 |
| Graduate School of Business | info@gsb.uct.ac.za | +27 (0)21 406 1922 / 421 5510 |
| Health Sciences (Undergraduate) | fhs-ug-admiss@uct.ac.za | +27 (0)21 650 3020 / 1114 |
| Humanities (Undergraduate) | hum-ugrad@uct.ac.za | +27 (0)21 650 2717 / 686 7469 |
| Humanities (Postgraduate) | hum-postgrad@uct.ac.za | +27 (0)21 650 2691 / 5751 |
| Law | law-studies@uct.ac.za | +27 (0)21 650 3086 / 5662 |
| Science | sci-science@uct.ac.za | +27 (0)21 650 2712 / 2710 |
| International Students | iapo@uct.ac.za | +27 (0)21 650 2822 / 3740 / 5667 |
Admissions, Fees, and Student Support
- Admissions / Applications:
Email: admissions@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2128 - Fees Office:
Email: fnd-feeenq@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 1704 - Undergraduate Financial Aid:
Email: financialaid@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 3545 - Postgraduate Funding Office:
Email: pgfunding@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 3622 - Student Records (Academic Records & Transcripts):
Email: reg-records@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 3595 / 5714 - Student Housing and Residence Life:
Email: res@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2977 / 4014 - Disability Service:
Email: dsa-disabilityservice@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2427 / 3794
IT and Online Systems
- IT Helpdesk (ICTS):
Email: icts-helpdesk@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 4500 - Student Systems Support (PeopleSoft, Vula, Amathuba):
Email: sss-helpdesk@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 5227
Emergencies and Campus Protection
- Emergencies / Campus Protection:
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2222
Additional Useful Contacts
- Career Services:
Email: careers.service@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 2497 - Library Enquiries:
Email: libraries@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 3134 - Exam Queries:
Email: examsoffice@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 3692 / 3694 - Student Affairs:
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 3535 / 5011 - Welcome Centre:
Tel: +27 (0)21 650 3121
Office Hours
- Most UCT offices operate Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30.
- Fees Office counter hours: 09:00–15:30 (Mon–Fri), phone lines open from 08:30–16:30 (Thursdays from 09:30).
Tips for Contacting UCT
- Always include your student number in communications if you are a current or former student.
- Use the most relevant email or phone number for your query to ensure a prompt response.
- For the latest updates and more department-specific contacts, visit the official UCT website.
With these contact details, reaching out to the University of Cape Town is straightforward, whether you’re seeking academic advice, student support, or general information about South Africa’s top-ranked university.