University of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public research university located in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. UCT is South Africa's oldest university and is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions. The university's campus is located at the foot of Table Mountain's Devil's Peak, offering stunning views of Cape Town.

Overview

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest university, and is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions. Founded in 1829 as the South African College, UCT is today a full-fledged university with over 29,000 students. It combines the best of African and global knowledge, fostering a vibrant academic community that produces graduates who are leaders in their fields. UCT is known for its high academic standards, warm hospitality, stunning location and pioneering research on issues of national and international importance. UCT's main campus occupies a beautiful site on the slopes of Table Mountain's Devil's Peak, offering panoramic views of much of Cape Town. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Commerce, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law and Science. UCT aspires to become a premier academic meeting point between South Africa, the rest of Africa and the world.