The University of Cape Town strives to advance internationalisation through innovation for a better world. In connecting people, we address the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the priorities of Agenda 2063 for the Africa we want, through international scholarship and strategic partnerships globally.

UCT welcomes delegation from the A4U (Alliance 4 Universities)

Deputy Head of Mission from the Brazilian Embassy Visits UCT

Guangdong University of Finance and Economics explores opportunities with UCT

UCT welcomes the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

'Forward thinking' UCT, CAF executive programme takes flight

International Office Global Lecture

Strengthening Common Understanding

UCT’s longstanding partnership with Sciences Po University

UCT Vice-Chancellor hosts Atlantic Philanthropies President

Colombian Ambassador visits UCT

CAF and UCT historic signing ceremony in Cairo, Egypt

Visit by Chair of Council, Advocate Norman Arendse SC

Korean Ambassador visits UCT

Fond Farewell to Prof Sue Harrison

UCT Vice-Chancellor meets with the Consul General of Spain in Cape Town

University of Cape Town Hosts Brazilian Consul General and Ambassador for insightful T2O Discussion

UCT hosts University of Waterloo, Canada

UCT welcomes Brazilian vice-chancellors to engage on collaborative opportunities

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program gives impetus to the spirit of ubuntu
International students, partnerships and programmes
The International Office facilitates internationalisation through support services and inter-institutional relationships that offer benefits to partners and a range of opportunities to local students, staff and researchers enabling them to engage in a connected world.
Key support services can be found by visiting the International Office service dictionary.
Global research partnerships
Our global research partnerships include:
Notices
International Funding Opportunities_UChicago Global & the International Institute for Research in Paris
DAAD in-country/ in-region scholarship programme
Outbound opportunities for staff and students.
UCT Visits related information.
Lund University ARUA Scholarship
Links
- The Confucius Institute located within the International Office promotes the learning of Chinese language and culture.
- Innovative and multidisciplinary global learning programmes are offered to international partners, organisations and individuals.
- The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme in partnership with UCT recruits, educates and mentors talented students from Africa who are committed to changing the world around them.
- UCT offers a vibrant Semester Study Abroad (SSA) programme for international students wishing to spend one or two semesters at the University of Cape Town.
- Staff and student mobility with partner universities across the globe allow for the exchange of knowledge, networks and career development.
- UCT fosters a range of partnerships to strengthen relationships across the continent and the world. Interested in partnering with us visit our Partnerships Portal.
- The International Office guides prospective international students and scholars with visa and immigration-related matters.