Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment and to the University of Cape Town, Africa's top-ranked university. The Faculty takes great pride in the quality of its undergraduate programmes, its comprehensive postgraduate programmes and the excellent research carried out in the departments.

The University is currently home to over 5 000 international students from 100 different countries and welcomes the diversity and contribution that these students bring. We invite you to be a part of our diverse and vibrant community.

Please email iapo@uct.ac.za for more information. 

Applying to the EBE Faculty

Prospective undergraduate and postgraduate international students should visit the International Office's webpage

International students who intend to study at UCT for only one or two semesters or international students who wish to be affiliated to UCT for short periods should visit the Semester Abroad website.

English language proficiency

As English is the language used in teaching and assessment, all students must meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements.

Funding for international students

Undergraduate International students will need to fund their own studies. The University is unable to offer financial aid to international students

The International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO) is the first port of call for all international students and will gladly assist you or help you find appropriate assistance. The office:

  • provides a central contact point for all international students, staff & visitors;
  • assists with the renewal of study permits;
  • facilitates pre-registration of all international students at UCT;
  • administers international fees;
  • liaises with the UCT Student Clubs and Societies;
  • provides information booklets and pamphlets specifically for international students;
  • facilitates and manages international, inter-institutional agreements;
  • acts as a resource centre on international universities and education opportunities;
  • manages collaborative programmes in Africa;
  • runs a dynamic Semester Study Abroad Programme;
  • promotes interaction between international and local students through activities.