University of Cape Town

Welcome to the University of Cape Town app for students

University of Cape Town · com.ombiel.campusm.uct

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v11.42.3 144.9 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v11.42.3 (11428667)
Updated: Sep 15, 2026 (23 days ago)
APK size: 144.9 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Education (app)
Listed since: Jun 1, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 30 (8 sensitive)
Website: icts.uct.ac.za/it-service-desk
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

University of Cape Town is an app by University of Cape Town in the Education category, listed since at least June 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.21.2, the APK grew from 23 MB to 144.9 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 6.0 to 8.0. It asks for 30 permissions, 8 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 11.42.0.

What's new in v11.42.3

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

UCTMobile is a mobile app that brings all the UCT services and information you need together in one easy-to-use interface. It is designed to allow students to access comprehensive information about UCT, including campus information, timetables, educational materials, latest news and contact information. The app currently offers the following features: • Vula portal - LMS Integration • Jammie Shuttle schedules – Student transport • Campus Safety - Emergency contact numbers • Campus Maps • PC Availability • Clubs and Societies • Timetables for exams and courses • Exam and Test results • Fee Account through Student Finance • UCT Libraries - search the catalogue and reserve and renew books • Careers Service – Jobs and Events • PG Event Calendar • Varsity News • UCT Radio

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v9.21.2. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v11.34.0 it requires Android 8.0+.

v11.42.3 LATEST Sep 15, 2026 144.9 MB TRUSTED v11.42.0 Sep 9, 2026 144.9 MB TRUSTED v11.38.0 May 7, 2026 147.1 MB TRUSTED v11.34.0 Apr 7, 2026 134 MB TRUSTED v9.41.0 Jan 22, 2026 22.4 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 15, 2026.
Certificate issued to “oMbiel Ltd” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 15, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 15, 2026
Signed byCN=oMbiel, OU=oMbiel, O=oMbiel Ltd, L=Wolverhampton, ST=West Midlands, C=GB
Signing certificate (SHA-1)76:C1:D9:63:3B:F3:B6:29:4F:73:AF:C5:BE:C1:87:24:9A:5C:0D:6C
File MD55875198611d741dbbc4f447104eeae5f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (30)

University of Cape Town requests 30 permissions, 8 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Bluetooth scan Sensitive android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read calendar Sensitive android.permission.READ_CALENDAR
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Write calendar Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR
Access notification policy android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY
Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
Bluetooth admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Dial android.permission.DIAL
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.ombiel.campusm.uct.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Microphone android.permission.MICROPHONE
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Schedule exact alarms android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
Sendto (custom) android.intent.action.SENDTO
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Bluetooth android.hardware.bluetooth
Camera android.hardware.camera
Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

University of Cape Town APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of University of Cape Town for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 9.41.0 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 7.0 and later. Get version 9.41.0 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the University of Cape Town APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 5875198611d741dbbc4f447104eeae5f.