Choosing UCT
Why choose UCT?
Ten good reasons to study at the University of Cape Town
- UCT is a world-class African university
- The magic of Cape Town
- multicultural, vibrant, historical African city, spectacular mountains, beaches, outdoor life
- Wide choice of courses in six faculties.
- Supportive International Academic Programmes Office (IAPO)
- over
4 500 international students, strong Semester Study Abroad programme, community service programme, International Students' Organisation - UCT courses are accredited by leading universities throughout the world
- UCT has visiting student agreements with leading institutions throughout the world
- New, career-orientated undergraduate degree programmes
- interdisciplinary approach, flexible range of structured options with tight quality control
- Emphasis on research and post-graduate studies
- 7.63% of the
26 277 students at UCT are enrolled for PhD or master's degrees - top-quality academic staff (22 of whom are recognised "world leaders in the field of science and engineering" - independent audit)
- Comprehensive student services
- Student Affairs, extensive sports facilities, over 100 clubs, student health service, accommodation bureau, academic advisors, walk-safe scheme, shuttle service, community service options
- Excellent student research resources
- Libraries offering over
1.2 million volumes, 200 databases and more than 72,000 e-journals; laboratories; study venues; international links; Information & Communication Technology Services and field research opportunities - Rooted in Africa with strong academic linkages across the continent through
Existing African academic partnership programmes:
• University Science, Humanities, Law, & Engineering Partnerships in Africa (USHEPiA)
• Africa Regional International Student / Staff Exchange: Food Security and Sustainable Human Wellbeing (ARISE)
• Third World Organisation for Women in Science (TWOWS)
Existing UCT departments / residences: • Centre for African Studies • African Gender Institute • All Africa House
