University of Cape Town

Unleash your potential by completing one – or more – of UCT’s continuing education short courses, workshops, seminars, lectures and conferences. These are offered in collaboration with the following UCT units and partners.

UCT issues verified digital certificates for short course participants via its Digital Certificate Portal.

Campus is huge and Cape Town stretches all the way from Atlantis to Cape Point. Traffic in and around the city can be hectic and getting around takes time – especially if you need to get to one of UCT’s satellite facilities.

The university boasts more than 100 student societies and organisations representing a wide range of interests.

The Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Leadership in Africa is made to individuals who have made contributions to Africa through sustained and visionary leadership.

The Distinguished Teacher Award is the highest accolade awarded to teaching staff at all levels within the university.

UCT Libraries offer state-of-the-art technology, vast collections of reading and research material, and the specialised services of friendly, efficient and helpful staff.

The following awards recognise excellence, a core pillar of the University of Cape Town’s academic project.

Studying at university demands a lot of hard work. However, every faculty and department has people and programmes in place to help you succeed, because your success is UCT’s success.