The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public research university in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1829 as the South African College, it was granted full university status in 1918, making it the oldest university in South Africa and the oldest university in Sub-Saharan Africa in continuous operation.
UCT is organized in 57 departments across six faculties offering bachelor's (NQF 7) to doctoral degrees (NQF 10) solely in the English language. Home to 30,000 students, it encompasses six campuses in the Capetonian suburbs of Rondebosch, Hiddingh, Observatory, Mowbray, and the Waterfront. It is the only African member of the Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) within the World Economic Forum, which is made up of 26 of the world's top universities.
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Applications are now open for the 2024 Bertha Center Youth Innovation Prize. Entrants with the most promising essays will receive coaching and mentorship from communication and social innovation experts.
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for University of Cape town entrance Scholarship. The UCT Entrance Scholarships 2024-25 are open to both local and international students.Click here to read more about this scholarship and apply for this.
Date Posted: 09 Jul, 2024