Postgraduate applications for 2027 are open!
Applications for admission to study at UCT in 2027 for postgraduate coursework programmes close on 30 September – research-only applications have no closing date. Undergraduate applications closed on 31 July.
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The College of Accounting offers a Master of Commerce that emphasises business applications and research across all areas of accounting. Applications close on 30 September.
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African higher education leaders to develop All-Africa Rankings
UCT, in partnership with AppliedHE, will co-host the All-Africa Higher Education XChange from 31 Aug to 1 Sept 2026, asking: What should excellence in African higher education look like, and how should Africa define it?
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THE World Academic Summit
Join the University of Cape Town and Bristol University at the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit (WAS) - hosted for the first time in Africa.
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GetSmarter Online Short Courses
Browse 50+ UCT Commerce online short courses in business, data, finance, marketing, and more. Earn a University of Cape Town certificate online, part-time — delivered in partnership with GetSmarter.
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Faculty of Commerce Virtual Campus Tour
Join us on an exhilarating 360° virtual tour of the Faculty of Commerce, where the future leaders of the business world are cultivated. If you’re eager to discover the pathways to business success, then explore the Commerce website.
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Farmer proves it’s never too late to learn
Sheep farmer Charl Johannes van der Merwe’s graduation at the age of 80 will not only contribute to the betterment of fellow farmers in the Upper Karoo but also motivate them to continue with their studies.
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Prof Cheryl Hendricks to continue Nelson Mandela School mission
Over the past 100 days in office, Professor Cheryl Hendricks – the director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance – has been drawing on her experience in academia and policy as she charts the way forward.
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UCT study reveals how South Africans spend their commute
A new study by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing reveals that South Africans travel in different ways, and they have developed diverse coping mechanisms to deal with their commute.
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