Choosing UCT
Why choose UCT?
10 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)
- UCT courses are accredited by leading universities 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
- 18% of the 20 000 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
- Excellent student research resources
- Rooted in Africa with strong academic linkages across the continent
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