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The closing date for applications for undergraduate study at UCT in 2025 is 31 July 2024

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UCT has been ranked 116th globally by the US News Best Global Universities Rankings, up nine places.

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Continuing education

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:

2U/edX
Continuing Professional Development, Engineering and the Built Environment
Judicial Institute for Africa (JIFA)
Summer School / Extra-Mural Studies
UCT Graduate School of Business

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Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika*
MOOCs
UCT English Language Centre
UCT Law @ Work

Transforming Child Healthcare in Africa

The African Paediatric Fellowship Programme (APFP) at UCT’s Department of Paediatrics and Child Health is transforming Africa’s child healthcare capacity by addressing the shortage of skilled paediatric professionals. By training and supporting a network of highly skilled paediatric clinician-leaders, APFP optimises health systems, shapes policy, and leads clinical service developments.

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AI Innovation for Africa's future

The Artificial Intelligence Research Unit (AIRU) at UCT was established to enhance the university’s AI capabilities, focusing on solving Africa’s development issues. Many AI tools come from outside the continent, but AIRU stresses the importance of African researchers developing AI solutions that are contextually relevant.

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Transforming higher education access

Aligned with the University of Cape Town’s Vision 2030, UCT’s 100UP programme is a cornerstone of the university’s commitment to social responsiveness. It supports academically strong learners from disadvantaged backgrounds by providing them with the support needed to access higher education.

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Showcasing excellence at UCT

The ‘Showcase Excellence at UCT’ event showcased excellence, transformation, and sustainability, highlighting the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) as the best university in Africa, placing in the top 1.3% of universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR).

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Catalysis Institute: Shaping a sustainable future

The Catalysis Institute at the University of Cape Town (UCT) transitioned its focus to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. By leveraging extensive expertise in fossil fuels, the Institute develops and adapts processes to minimise reliance on these fuels.

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The UCT Chair of Council, Mr Norman Arendse (SC), has written letters of apology to individuals who have been wronged as referenced in the report of the independent panel, as well as to the 37 anonymous complainants referred to in the Ombud Report.

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