The University of Cape Town, referred to as UCT, is South Africa's oldest university and has its main campus on the slopes of Table Mountain in Rondebosch. UCT has a proud tradition of academic excellence and is currently the top-rated university in Africa and one of the top-rated universities in the world.
In addition to providing excellent teaching, the University of Cape Town (UCT) encourages students to build their leadership and service skills. Staff and students come from many different communities in South Africa, as well as more than 100 countries across Africa and the rest of the world.
UCT Faculties
The Graduate School of Business teaches the MBA degree as well as other postgrad courses, short courses and industry-specific development programmes, It is housed in a converted prison at the V&A Waterfront in central Cape Town.
University of Cape Town Campuses
- Upper Campus - Rondebosch
- Middle Campus - Rondebosch
- Lower Campus - Rondebosch
- Hiddingh Campus - Central Cape Town
- Health Sciences Campus - Observatory
- Breakwater Campus - V&A Waterfront
UCT Online Application
You may apply online. In order to apply online you will need a working email address and your South African identity number, or, if you are an international applicant, your passport number.
University of Cape Town Fees
For the latest fees information, download the latest Fees Handbook from the handbooks page on the UCT website.
UCT Jammie Shuttle
The UCT Jammie Shuttle is the free bus service for all UCT students and staff. It has been renamed the UCT Shuttle service and links many of the UCT residences and campuses.
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Post-Matric Options
We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.
These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.
Other Opportunities
This internship is open for students in the Johannesburg area who can work in the Transport department and receive stipend of between R4,951 and R10,109 per month.
The Joburg Theatre is recruiting young people to join their Learnership Programme for a Certificate in Cookery. We have all the details so you can apply now.
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Applying for your Smart ID Card has gotten even easier as you can now apply online via e-Home Affairs. Here is how to apply, upload documents and pay for your application all from the comfort of your own home.
