University of Cape Town

Overview

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is the oldest university in South Africa and is consistently ranked as the top university on the African continent. Founded in 1829, it is famous for being the site of the world's first successful human heart transplant. UCT is known for its stunning campus at the foot of Table Mountain and its commitment to social justice and research excellence.

Subject Areas

• Sport Science
• Biological Sciences
• Law
• Education
• Languages, Literature and Linguistics
• History, Philosophy and Theology
• Archaeology
• Art, Performing Art and Design
• Architecture
• Economics and Econometrics
• Business and Management
• Accounting and Finance
• Medicine and Dentistry
• Other Health
• Computer Science
• General Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Sociology
• Politics and International Studies
• Geography
• Communication and Media Studies
• Psychology
• Chemistry
• Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
• Physics and Astronomy
• Mathematics and Statistics

Programs & Costs

Program data derived from International Education Costs dataset. Values shown in USD.

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