NRF P-rated
The National Research Foundation's rating system is central to its goal of building a globally competitive science system in South Africa.
Innovation reports
Innovation at UCT is an annual publication compiled by Research Contracts and Innovation (RC&I).
General contacts
Contact numbers, office hours and email addresses for all faculties and important services.
UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble
The UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble, comprising of about sixty-five under- and post-graduate students perform their second concert of 2025.
NRF A-rated
National Research Foundation (NRF) A-rated researchers are international leaders in their field. Just under a third of the country’s A-rated researchers are at UCT.
National Research Foundation Awards
The annual National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards recognise and celebrate South African research excellence.
Buildings, departments and offices
A list of UCT buildings, departments and offices
South African Women in Science Awards
The South African Department of Science and Technology holds the country's annual Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) to recognise and reward excellence by women scientists and researchers, and profile them as role models for younger women.
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Applications for undergraduate study in 2026 closed on Thursday, 31 July 2025. Please confirm application deadlines for postgraduate study with the relevant faculty office.