University profile
University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town is the top-ranked university in Africa, set beneath Table Mountain. It is respected worldwide for research and offers affordable, high-quality degrees.
Admission requirements
Typical minimums for international applicants. Requirements vary by programme and year — always confirm on the official site.
- IELTS 7+
- TOEFL iBT 100+
- GPA 3.3+ (4.0 scale)
- 2 recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
At a glance
University of Cape Town is a public research university in Cape Town, South Africa, founded in 1829. It admits roughly 36% of applicants and ranks around #173 worldwide.
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