UCT ranks in top 1.4% of universities worldwide UCT has been named the top university in Africa in the Center for World University Rankings. https://www.uct.ac.za/article/2023-05-16-uct-ranks-in-top-14-of-universities-worldwide
PDRF-related policies The granting of tenure and administration of postdoctoral researchers at UCT is guided by the university's policies on postdoctoral research. https://www.uct.ac.za/pdrf-related-policies
UCT achieves its highest ranking in a decade – now in the top 3% globally Africa’s leading university is ranked in the top 3% globally. Climbing to its highest position in 10 years in the recently released Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, UCT is now in 150th place worldwide. https://www.uct.ac.za/article/2025-06-19-ucts-best-qs-performance-in-a-decade
Fellowships noticeboard Here you'll find the latest available postdoctoral fellowship opportunities at UCT. https://www.uct.ac.za/research-innovation-postdoctoral-research-fellowships/fellowships-noticeboard