Internationalisation at UCT
Internationalisation at UCT aims to promote the university as a vibrant and supportive intellectual environment that attracts and connects people from all over the world.
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.
University of Toronto Visit Reinforces International Partnership with UCT
UCT hosts Professor Joe Wang, Vice-President International from the University of Toronto.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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'Forward thinking' UCT, CAF executive programme takes flight
UCT and CAF have teamed up to train African football executives.
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International Office Global Lecture
The International Office hosted a hybrid Global Lecture featuring Nobel Peace Laureate, Ms. Tawakkol Karman.
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Strengthening Common Understanding
International Director meeting with ministers to strengthen common understanding at UCT.
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UCT’s longstanding partnership with Sciences Po University
The longlasting partnership fosters a rich history of academic exchange and collaboration.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Visit by Chair of Council, Advocate Norman Arendse SC
UCT Chair of Council, Advocate Norman Arendse SC visits the International Office.
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Korean Ambassador visits UCT
Ambassador Dong-han Yang met with the Vice-Chacellor Emer Prof Daya Reddy and Internationalisation Director Quinton Johnson PhD.
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Fond Farewell to Prof Sue Harrison
The International Office bids farewell to Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Internationalisation) Professor Sue Harrison.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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).
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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- 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.