Established in 1874, the University of Cape Town is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Cape Town (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Western Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of Cape Town (UCT) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of Cape Town (UCT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 150-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Acronym | UCT |
Founded | 1874 Origins date back to 1829 |
Motto | Spes Bona Good Hope |
Mascot | Tiger |
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Address | Private Bag Cape Town 7700 Western Cape South Africa |
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+27 (21) 650 9111 |
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+27 (21) 650 3736 |
What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.
The following University of Cape Town's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Cape Town's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic University of Cape Town's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of Cape Town a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
University of Cape Town's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of Cape Town has more than 3100 international students.Tip: search for University of Cape Town's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Cape Town.
University of Cape Town has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
University of Cape Town is a public higher education institution.
University of Cape Town is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University of Cape Town does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of University of Cape Town's main facilities:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of University of Cape Town's main services:
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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University of Cape Town is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa
uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Cape Town's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Cape Town's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Cape Town 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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University of Cape Town is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.
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