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University of Cape Town

Public research university
1829
Cape Town
28,000 Students
6:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

Rankings Overview

QS

150

THE

180

US News

116

ARWU

201

Historical Ranking Details

1
Top 50 Subject
Development

Top Ranked Subjects

#15

Development Studies

Development Studies

Social Sciences & Management
#51

Anthropology

Anthropology

Social Sciences & Management
#101

English Language and Literature

English Language and Literature

Arts & Humanities
#101

Agriculture and Forestry

Agriculture and Forestry

Life Sciences & Medicine

School Overview

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public research university in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 1829, it is the oldest university in South Africa and is consistently ranked as the top university on the African continent. UCT is known for its strengths in medicine, science, and business.

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