The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public research university situated in Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
UCT WAS founded in 1829 as the South African College and granted full university status in 1918.
The University of Cape Town has a proud tradition of academic excellence, effecting social change and development through its pioneering scholarship, faculty and students.
UCT is overseen by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the National Government of South Africa.
Overview
| Nickname: | Ikeys / UCT |
| Motto: | “Good Hope” |
| Type: | Public University |
| Established: | 1 October 1829 |
| Chancellor: | Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Prof Mosa Moshabela |
| Location: | Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Website: | www.uct.ac.za |
Campuses
The University of Cape Town has six campuses in the Capetonian suburbs of Hiddingh, Mowbray, Observatory, Rondebosch, and the Waterfront.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Office Bearers/Management
Chancellor
- Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe
Vice Chancellor
- Prof Mosa Moshabela
Deputy Vice Chancellors
- Prof Brandon Collier-Reed
- Prof Jeff Murugan (Acting: Research and Internationalisation)
- Prof Elelwani Ramugondo (Transformation, Student Affairs and Social Responsiveness)
Contact Details
The contact details of the University of Cape Town are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700 |
| Postal Address: | Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 770 |
| Telephone: | 021 650 9111 |
| Email: | admissions@uct.ac.za |
| Website: | www.uct.ac.za |