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UCT is a global university in Afrika unleashing human potential to create a fair and just society.

UCT’s best QS performance in a decade

Setting the pace on the continent, with its most prime ranking in 10 years, UCT continues to lead as highest-ranked under the recently released QS World University Rankings.

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UCT rises in key disciplines in QS subject rankings

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UCT produces graduates whose qualifications are internationally recognised and locally applicable, underpinned by values of engaged citizenship and social justice.

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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:

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ICTS scheduled maintenance – June 2025

ICTS will be conducting scheduled maintenance on Sunday, 29 June 2025.

Limited ICT services will be available for the duration of the maintenance slot from 09:00–17:00, unless advised to the contrary. Please note that this slot starts an hour earlier than usual.

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Updated: 23 June 2025