Established in 1918, University of Cape Town is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Cape Town (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Western Cape. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa, University of Cape Town (UCT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Cape Town (UCT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 101 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Name | University of Cape Town |
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Acronym | UCT |
Founded | 1918 Origins date back to 1829 |
Motto | Spes Bona Good Hope |
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Address | Private Bag Cape Town (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 7700 Western Cape South Africa |
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T | +27 (21) 650 9111 |
F | +27 (21) 650 3736 |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
Admission Office | Kramer Law Building Rondebosch 7700 +27 (21) 650 2128 |
Student Enrollment | 20,000-24,999 |
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Academic Staff | 4,000-4,499 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
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