Internationalisation at UCT

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.

Prince of Netherlands visits UCT

The University of Cape Town (UCT) welcomed H.R.H. Prince Jaime de Bourbon de Parme, Netherlands Climate Envoy.

Brazilian Ambassadors visit University of Cape Town

Brazilian Ambassadors visit UCT’s International Office

UCT's International Office had the privilege of hosting the Brazilian Consul-General, Ambassador Fernando Apparício and the President of the Alexandre de Gusmão Foundation (FUNAG), Ambassador Raphael Azeredo.

UCT Hosts Inaugural 3D@UCT - Distinguished Diplomat Dialogues

The first event in this prestigious series featured U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Reuben Brigety II.

International Office Partners with OIC to Empower Young Women

The International Office proudly partnered with the Office for Inclusivity and Change (OIC) to support their 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign.

Lund University Delegation Visits UCT

The University of Cape Town was pleased to welcome a distinguished delegation from Lund University on 2 December 2024.

UCT International Office welcomes the newly elected SRC

The International Office engaged with the newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC), marking the beginning of a promising partnership.

A4U Spain delegation with, with UCT interi DVC of Reserach and Internationalisation and International Director Quinton Johnson and Dr Alvaro de la Cruz-Dimbriz , Senior Lecturer UCT.

UCT welcomes delegation from the A4U (Alliance 4 Universities)

An opportunity to discuss funded student and staff mobility programmes aimed at fostering international academic exchange.

UCT internatinal Director Quinton Johnson and Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Murilo Vieira Komniski

Deputy Head of Mission from the Brazilian Embassy Visits UCT

The University of Cape Town (UCT) was pleased to welcome Mr. Murilo Vieira Komniski, Deputy Head of Mission from the Brazilian Embassy in South Africa.

Members from UCT International Office and Guangdong University

Guangdong University of Finance and Economics explores opportunities with UCT

Guangdong University of Finance and Economics (GUFE) visits the University of Cape Town (UCT) to discuss potential academic collaborations.

Delegation from University of Electrnic Science and Technology, China and staff from UCT's International Office

UCT welcomes the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

UCT's International Office and Department of Electronic Engineering welcomes a high-level delegation from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC).

CAF president (left), Dr Patrice Motsepe, with UCT VC Prof Mosa Moshabela

'Forward thinking' UCT, CAF executive programme takes flight

UCT and CAF have teamed up to train African football executives.

UCT Vice Chancellor, International Director Quintion Johnson, PhD and Ms Tawwakol Karmen

International Office Global Lecture

The International Office hosted a hybrid Global Lecture featuring Nobel Peace Laureate, Ms. Tawakkol Karman.

Left: Blade Nzimande, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. Centre: Quinton Johnson, PhD, Director Internationalisation. Right: Kgosientsho Ramokgopa Minister of Electricity and Energy.

Strengthening Common Understanding

International Director meeting with ministers to strengthen common understanding at UCT.

UCT VC and staff with Sciences PO University Delegation

UCT’s longstanding partnership with Sciences Po University

The longlasting partnership fosters a rich history of academic exchange and collaboration.

UCT Vice-Chancellor Interim Prof Daya Reddy hosts Atlantic Philanthropies President Christopher Oechsli

UCT Vice-Chancellor hosts Atlantic Philanthropies President

UCT Vice-Chancellor Interim Prof Daya Reddy hosts President Christopher Oechsli and esteemed guests before the launch of the Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre and School of Public Governance.

Left: Honorary Consul of the Republic of Colombia Mr Enrique Jaramillo. Centre: Her Excellency Ms Maria del Rosario Mina-Rojas,Ambassador of Colombia. Right: Internationalisation Director, Quinton Johnson, PhD

Colombian Ambassador visits UCT

Her Excellency Ms Maria del Rosario Mina-Rojas,Ambassador of Colombia & Mr Enrique Jaramillo, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Colombia visit UCT.

CAF and UCT historic signing ceremony in Cairo, Egypt

UCT and the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, 8 May 2024 in Cairo, Egypt.The agreement will see UCT provide executive programmes to African football executives.

UCT Chair of Council, Norman Arendse SC visits the International Office

Visit by Chair of Council, Advocate Norman Arendse SC

UCT Chair of Council, Advocate Norman Arendse SC visits the International Office.

Ambassador meets with UCT VC and International Director

Korean Ambassador visits UCT

Ambassador Dong-han Yang met with the Vice-Chacellor Emer Prof Daya Reddy and Internationalisation Director Quinton Johnson PhD.

International Office staff and DVC for Research and Internationalisation Professor Sue Harrison

Fond Farewell to Prof Sue Harrison

The International Office bids farewell to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Internationalisation) Professor Sue Harrison.

UCT Vice Chancellor and Consul General of Spain

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

In a bid to foster international relations, UCT Vice-Chancellor Interim Emer Prof Daya Reddy and Director of Internationalisation Quinton Johnson (PhD) had the honour of hosting Mr Jesus Silva, Consul General of Spain in SA.

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

The University of Cape Town was pleased to host Fernando Apparicio da Silva, Consul General of Brazil in Cape Town and Ambassador Marcia Loureiro, President of the Alexandre de Gusmão Foundation (FUNAG).

Executives from the University of Waterloo

UCT hosts University of Waterloo, Canada

The University of Cape Town hosts President and Vice-Chancelor Dr Vivek Goel from the University of Waterloo, Canada to discuss potential collaborations.

UCT Vice-Chancellor “interim” Emer Prof Daya Reddy with his Brazilian counterparts at the ABRUEM Association engagement.

UCT welcomes Brazilian vice-chancellors to engage on collaborative opportunities

South–South collaborative opportunities took centre stage during a recent visit by 25 vice-chancellors from the Brazilian Association of Rectors of State and Municipal Universities (ABRUEM) to the University of Cape Town (UCT).

A reception held in honour of the new cohort of Mastercard Foundation scholars was held at UCT’s d-school Afrika on Monday, 16 October.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program gives impetus to the spirit of ubuntu

"We live in a reality of being in a class with classmates who carry plastic bags as school bags; we live in a reality [where] a young girl has to walk kilometres to get to school, sometimes in broken shoes and often on an empty stomach."

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

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