Welcome from the Director
On behalf of the University of Cape Town (UCT), it is my honour and pleasure to welcome you to UCT. Whether you are an international student, academic or visitor, the International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO) is your home away from home.
UCT takes great pride in the quality of its undergraduate programmes, its comprehensive postgraduate programmes, its excellent research carried out in the Faculties of Health Sciences, Engineering & the Built Environment, Commerce, Science, Humanities, and Law. UCT also has a world-renowned Semester Study Abroad programme, which is managed by IAPO.
The university is currently home to over 4 320 international students (20% of the entire student population) from 104 different countries, and it welcomes the diversity and contribution that these students bring. The campus reflects the rich diversity of the South African population as well and, together with international students and staff, is a dynamic international community committed to the ideals of a world-class African university.
IAPO is the first port of call for all international students, and our office staff will gladly assist you in a variety of ways. Please do not hesitate to contact IAPO upon your arrival at UCT.
UCT aims to give all students an international experience, thereby contributing to its goal of ensuring that all its graduates are able to live and work in the global environment. We invite you to be a part of our diverse and vibrant community and look forward to welcoming you in person in the near future.
Dr Loveness Kaunda
