Overview
Established in 1874, the University of Cape Town is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Cape Town (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Western Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of Cape Town (UCT) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. University of Cape Town (UCT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 150-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UCT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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large-sized
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University Identity
| Name | University of Cape Town  |
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| Acronym | UCT |
| Founded | 1874 Origins date back to 1829 |
| Motto | Spes Bona Good Hope |
| Mascot | Tiger |
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University Location
| Address | Private Bag Cape Town 7700 Western Cape South Africa |
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+27 (21) 650 9111 |
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+27 (21) 650 3736 |
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Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Cape Town's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Cape Town's Facebook page
University of Cape Town's X (formerly Twitter) page
University of Cape Town's YouTube channel
University of Cape Town's Instagram page
University of Cape Town's main LinkedIn profile
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