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About UCT
University of Cape Town (UCT) — public non-profit institution. 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 one of the top-180 universities in the world. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 160 place among top institutions.
UCT does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.
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 3,840 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 calendarSemesters
Bachelor3,840USD/year
Master4,943USD/year
Study programs at UCT
Law
Law
Study degreeLLB
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Law
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 88
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Physiotherapy
Study degreeBSc
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 88
Humanities
English
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 88
History
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 88
Philosophy
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 88
Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 88
Religious Studies
Study formFull-time
Duration36 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL 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.
IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT88
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 7. TOEFL — 88 or higher.
IELTS7
TOEFL iBT88
TOEFL PBT570
UCT campus
The campus of the educational institution is suburban. The advantages of such a location include the ability to quickly get to the city, access to various types of recreation (in nature and in the city) and a close-knit student community. The school has a library where students can do their homework or just relax. Student life at UCT is filled with intercultural activities, as not only local students study here, but also students from abroad. The exchange of knowledge and experience, networking and new acquaintances — all this is an integral part of studenthood.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. Graduates of UCT find jobs without difficulty. One of the reasons is the good reputation of the university among employers, according to the results of the QS ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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