Postgraduate Diploma in Development Finance

This allows us to get to know you and gives you the opportunity to gather all your information in one place. You can leave and return as you need to before making your final submission.

This section will include:

• Personal information, including educational background and work history.
• Three motivation essays. Specific instructions will be provided on the pre-application portal at this phase. You will be required to submit the essays  (300 - 400 words) in step two of the process. The essay questions include:
  • What is your motivation for applying for the programme?
  • How will this programme help you in achieving your vision and goals for your future?
  • Why have you decided on UCT GSB for your application and what are your expectations for your GSB experience?

• Evaluator forms. You are required to provide contact details of two people who will provide a reference in support of your application.
• Applicants whose mother tongue is not English will be required to produce a TOEFL certificate to verify fluency in English.

Create your official UCT student record

For this step, you will be required to submit certified copies of your:

• Identity documents 
• CV
• Certifications
• Transcripts (if non-UCT) 

The UCT GSB Admissions team will receive notification once this step is completed.

Upload your documents on the pre-application portal

This will allow the UCT GSB admissions team to process your application faster and more efficiently, and helps to ensure that your application submission is complete and accurate.  Keep your hard copies safe as these may be requested in future.

This covers the administrative costs of your application

Application fees are non-refundable. Paying an application fee does not mean that your application will be successful.

UCT GSB Bank Account Details