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UCT is an inclusive and engaged research-intensive African university that inspires creativity through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and citizenship; enhancing the lives of its students and staff, advancing a more equitable and sustainable social order and influencing the global higher education landscape.

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Please note that the Annual General Meeting of Convocation, which is restricted to members of Convocation, will take place on Thursday, 13 December 2018.
Read the notice. 1 October 2018

 

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Our vision

UCT is an inclusive and engaged research-intensive African university that inspires creativity through outstanding achievements in learning, discovery and citizenship; enhancing the lives of its students and staff, advancing a more equitable and sustainable social order and influencing the global higher education landscape.

2017–2018 World University Rankings

1st
IN AFRICA

171 Times Higher Education
191 Quacquarelli Symonds

4th
IN BRICS & EMERGING ECONOMIES

Times Higher Education

Upcoming Events

2018 12 Nov 16:00 — 23 Nov 18:00

The Craft of Editing

Helen Moffett, editor, writing mentor, poet and novelist
Maximum 20 participants Fee R5 000
Editors are basically psychologists who charge a lower hourly rate – Louis Greenberg

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2019 07 Jan 09:00 — 25 Jan 17:00

Summer School 2019

UCT’s 2019 Summer School is now open for booking through Webtickets. Offering all the intellectual stimulation of university study without the exams or entrance requirements, UCT's Summer School has been part of the fabric of the city for 68 years. More than one hundred short courses cover everything from astronomy to zoology, music to current affairs. Discover the mysteries behind the human genome, neuroscience, spaceflight, sharks and the 1918 flu. Explore Islamic philosophy, land reform, Eastern Europe, great literature and famous art.

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2019 14 Jan 09:00 — 18 Jan 17:00

UCT General Practitioners Conference 2019

Hosted by UCT’s Division of Family Medicine, this year’s theme will focus on nutrition/diet, as well as geriatrics. The schedule of presentations will address the very topical issues of diet and weight loss, as well as the various increasing health problems that older people face. Full details are available on the conference website.

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Notices

Annual General Meeting of Convocation
Please note that the Annual General Meeting of the Convocation will take place as follows:  Thursday, 13 December 2018 17:...
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Order of the court
Update: 12:45, 21 December 2017
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Undergraduates Check your application status using your log-in details. Check your application status using your names and date of birth.
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Distinguishing UCT

The campaign to grow our endowment

ADVANCING EXCELLENCE

Through a deep commitment to African knowledge production and the development of African solutions to global challenges, researchers at the University of Cape Town are making critical advances in everything from the fight against infectious diseases to advancing democracy in Africa.

INVESTING IN TALENT

The skills gap remains a critical obstacle to South Africa’s advancement. UCT wants to graduate more spirited and educated citizens who are able to think critically and innovatively, and go on to make a vital contribution to the development of a healthy, democratic and equitable society.

REALISING TRANSFORMATION

UCT is committed to a vision of transformation that advances non-racialism, diversity and inclusiveness. This involves creating an institutional culture that is affirming for all who come to the university, a working environment that respects the dignity of all staff, and a demographic profile that reflects the democratic transition that has taken place in the country.

"I give to Distinguishing UCT to grow the endowment in order to provide bursaries to students in need who will not, normally, be able to afford to attend this institution. The bigger the endowed figure, the more income will be generated for these bursaries."
Abieda Abrahams

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