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

UCT ranks in top 1.4% of universities worldwide

The University of Cape Town (UCT) remains the best university in Africa and has been ranked 267th worldwide, up three places from last year, by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) in their 2023 Global 2000 list, which was published on 15 May 2023.

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UCT ranks in top 1.4% of universities worldwide

Study at UCT

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

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Continuing education

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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Events

The art and craft of editing

7 June 2023
(Ends 16 August 2023)
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The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Centre for Extra-Mural Studies welcomes Dr Helen Moffett to present this intensive short course for writers: covering theory, practice and tricks of the editing trade, supported by practical exercises.
7 June 2023
(Ends 16 August 2023)
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Simulation Launchpad (Paediatric themed course)

8 June 2023
(Ends 9 June 2023)
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The Simulation Launchpad course is run over two days in-person at UCT and is designed to ensure solid basic educational theory and practical concepts related to simulation-based education before moving into practice.

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