Postgraduate guide
The Postgraduate Studies at UCT brochure gives a broad look at academic and student life at UCT.
UCT's development studies rank 12th in the world
UCT is one of the best institutions in the world for development studies, according to the latest subject rankings from Quacquarelli Symonds.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Elizabeth Mayne
Professor Elizabeth Mayne delivered her Inaugural Lecture, titled “Racing the Red Queen”, at 17:00 SAST on 29 May 2023.
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Research strategy
The University of Cape Town is South Africa and Africa’s leading university (as measured by all the top ranking systems) mainly due to its superb research output.
Commemorating Jagger Library: UCT, DStv launch ‘Stories from the Ashes’
Two years after the devastating UCT Fire of 18 April 2021, UCT in partnership with DStv Africa have launched ‘Stories from the ashes’, which includes a special book made from the ash and remnants of the fire.
UCT Inaugural Lecture: Professor Romy Parker
Professor Romy Parker will deliver her Inaugural Lecture, titled “Pain Management to Reduce Suffering in South Africa”, at 17:00 SAST on 8 June 2023.