Program Overview

AOS-SAMOS MSc Course

The AOS-SAMOS MSc Course is a postgraduate program offered by the University of Cape Town.

Course Structure

The course structure is not explicitly outlined in the provided context, but it is mentioned that the program includes coursework and a minor dissertation.

Fees & Funding

The fees for the 2025 academic year are as follows:

• For South African students:
  • Coursework fees: R 36,980
  • Minor-Dissertation fees: R 37,780
  • Total: R 74,760
• For SADC students:
  • Coursework fees: R 36,980
  • Dissertation fees: R 37,780
  • Non-refundable Administration Service Fee: R 5,300
  • Total: R 80,060
• For international students from Africa (non-SADC countries):
  • Coursework fees: R 36,980
  • Dissertation fees: R 37,780
  • International fees: R 47,600
  • Non-refundable Administration Service Fee: R 5,300
  • Total: R 127,660
• For international students (outside of Africa):
  • Coursework fees: R 36,980
  • Dissertation fees: R 37,780
  • International fees: R 63,700
  • Non-refundable Administration Service Fee: R 5,300
  • Total: R 143,730

Funding Opportunities

The University of Cape Town offers various funding opportunities for postgraduate students, including:

• NRF SAMOS Funding: Available for the 2026 program, with applications opening in late September and closing after one month.
  • Requirements:
    • Identify and confirm a supervisor and research project before applying.
    • Complete both the UCT Application and the AOS-SAMOS Application Form, using the same ID number.
  • Details:
    • Supports students for two years, with possible extension for a third year.
    • Offers Partial Cost of Study (for national and international students) or Full Cost of Study (for South African citizens and permanent residents) options.
    • Limited to 30 students for the 2026 cohort, with results announced in December 2025.
• University of Cape Town Funding:
  • For South African students: Apply for funding directly from UCT by completing the Postgraduate Funding Application as part of the admission application.
  • For international students: UCT offers a limited number of scholarships, which are not full-cost awards due to limited funding. International students must submit their UCT admissions application before applying for funding.