Is UCT a research university?

Is UCT a research university?

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public research university located in Cape Town in the Western Cape province of South Africa. UCT was founded in 1829 as the South African College making it the oldest higher education institute in South Africa.

What is special about University of Cape Town?

UCT is consistently the highest ranked university in Africa. UCT is home to more than 5 000 international students from more than 100 countries. UCT is frequently ranked as one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Cape Town?

3.0
have achieved a cumulative average of 65% in your current studies. This is equivalent to a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 0.0 to 4.0 in the USA system or an upper range ‘B’ on the ECTS grading scale; be able to demonstrate proficiency in English at the level required for admission to UCT.

Is the University of Cape Town a good school?

UCT has a proud tradition of academic excellence and is currently the top-rated university in Africa and one of the top-rated universities in the world.

Is UCT Ivy League?

Unusually for higher education institutions around the world, UCT has an all-women executive academic leadership. In the United States (US), three of the Ivy League institutions – University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University and Brown University – are also led by women.

Is UCT internationally Recognised?

Yes. As the top ranked university in Africa, UCT qualifications are recognised around the world.

What is the ranking of the University of Cape Town?

#109
University of Cape Town Rankings University of Cape Town is ranked #109 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

How hard is it to get into UCT?

That means even with outstanding results, the odds are only 1 out of 22 that you’ll be accepted. So it’s important to start looking at possible fields of study and necessary criteria in Grade 11 to make sure you’re on the right track.

What is a good APS score?

There really is no good APS score – unless you are talking about scores over 35.

How difficult is it to get into UCT?

When was UCT built?

October 1, 1829
University of Cape Town/Founded

What rank is University of Cape Town?

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been ranked 226th in the world by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2022.

How can I find out more about research at UCT?

Read UCT’s annual publication Research & Innovation Highlights 2019-20, which spotlights noteworthy research achievements and projects over the past year, including a special section on COVID-related research. Find out more about our rankings. Visit UCT’s dedicated research support website.

Which research groups are accredited by the University Research Committee?

All formal research groups are accredited by the University Research Committee (URC). Centre for Lung Infection and Immunity (CLII) (hosts the MRC Flagship NeXT RCT and the MRC Anti-Microbial Resistance Extramural Unit)

What is the role of the clinical research centre?

A team of experienced staff can guide and advise researchers in key aspects of conducting their clinical research projects, bringing in other experts where necessary. The CRC helps identify qualified and experienced research team members and provides certain chargeable services and facilities.