Founded in 1829, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is the oldest university in South Africa. It is renowned for its exceptional academic reputation and global ranking, consistently ranked as the top university in Africa and one of the best in the world. Situated on the slopes of Table Mountain, UCT offers breathtaking views alongside cutting-edge academic resources.
UCT has a strong legacy of social justice, research excellence, and teaching innovation. The university emphasizes diversity and inclusion, welcoming students from around the world. With a student body of over 28,000 students, UCT is a prominent center for education in Africa.
Academic Programs
UCT offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across six faculties:
- Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment: Offers specialized courses in civil engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, and more.
- Faculty of Health Sciences: One of the top medical faculties in Africa, offering degrees in medicine, dentistry, and public health.
- Faculty of Law: Known for its strong focus on human rights law, public law, and international relations.
- Faculty of Humanities: Offers a diverse range of programs in social sciences, humanities, and education.
- Faculty of Science: Provides a broad range of science degrees including mathematics, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.
- Faculty of Commerce: Home to UCT’s prestigious business school, which offers business management, accounting, and economics degrees.
Research Excellence
UCT is globally recognized for its research impact, particularly in the fields of health, engineering, climate change, and social sciences. The university’s research institutes, such as the UCT Environmental and Climate Change Research Institute and UCT Medical Research Council, are key players in global knowledge production.
Scholarships at UCT
UCT offers a comprehensive range of scholarships for both domestic and international students:
- UCT Financial Aid: Need-based financial assistance for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: A transformative program designed to educate and inspire the next generation of African leaders. It offers full scholarships to undergraduate students from Africa.
- UCT International Scholarships: UCT offers merit-based scholarships to students from around the world, particularly for postgraduate students.
Contact Information
- Email: admissions@uct.ac.za
- Phone: +27 (0)21 650 9111
- Address: University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
