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1st
IN AFRICA

UCT leads, in Africa, in all of the five major world university rankings: Times Higher Education, Quacquarelli Symonds, Center for World University Rankings, US News Best Global Universities and ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities.

136th
Times Higher Education

UCT moved 20 places to 136th position in the latest 2020 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

121st
US News

The sixth edition of the US News Best Global Universities rankings saw UCT being ranked 121st globally for 2020.

Upcoming Events

Dizu Plaatjies and The Kirby Collection of African Instruments

Salonfestival Cape Town presents
Dizu Plaatjies and The Kirby Collection of African Instruments

The Kirby Collection at the South African College of Music of over 600 rare instruments is a unique example of the musical heritage of Southern Africa. Currator Rick Deja presents the acclaimed collection together with Anthea van Wieringen, granddaughter of the collector, Prof Percival Kirby. The tour will be complemented by musical demonstrations by well-known musician and SACM lecturer Dizu Plaatjies and several students.

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2020 03 Mar 19:30 — 20:30

Kiri Te Kanawa - Master Class

Masterclass
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

World-renowned New Zealand soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa comes to Cape Town to conduct masterclasses with aspiring young soloists from UCT's Opera School and Cape Town Opera. A unique opportunity to experience this legendary singer’s inspiring insights face-to-face as she tutors South Africa’s next generation of opera soloists.

Ticket price:  R125 (no discounts)

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Food Programme 2020
The purpose of the Food Programme is to provide basic support to students who are hungry and to enhance student learning and success.
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FREE Xhosa Communication Skills Courses for Staff and Students
2020 First Semester – isiXhosa Communication Skills Course Levels: Beginners and Intermediate
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