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About UCT
University of Cape Town (UCT) — public non-profit university. It is located in Cape Town, South Africa. As a part of Association of African Universities (AAU), Higher Education South Africa (HESA), Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), UCT is actively building the academic environment in South Africa.
The university is in top-170 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-180.
UCT does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Establishment year
1829
Students
21,812
International students
3,708
Female students
54%
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The academic calendar at UCT is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. The cost of study at UCT is the same for locals and foreigners — from 1,348 USD per year. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Bachelor
Local1,627USD/year
Foreign2,813USD/year
Master
Local1,627USD/year
Foreign1,874USD/year
Doctorate
1,348USD/year
Study programs at UCT
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Physiotherapy
Study degree
BSc
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Exams
IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 88
Journalism & Media
Film and Media Production: Digital Media and Informatics Stream
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 88.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
88
Master's degree at UCT
In order to enroll at UCT for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 88 or higher.
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
88
TOEFL PBT
570
Doctorate degree at UCT
If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. TOEFL — no less than 88 points.
TOEFL iBT
88
UCT campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. It combines the features of a rural and urban campus. Students live separately from the city and create a close-knit community. At the same time, they are not very far from the city and have access not only to urban entertainment, such as cinemas and restaurants, but also to outdoor activities. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. UCT regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs. For locals, this is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the cultures of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. UCT graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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