Due to Cape Town's extensive history as a port city, Cape Town's 3 million people are a blend of African, European, and Asian heritage and tradition. Cape Town is vastly diverse in landscape, people, and activities. You will find no shortage of things to do and learn in Cape Town.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a well-established and well-respected South African university. It was founded in 1826 and is the oldest university in South Africa. It is a leader in teaching and research in the country.
UCT is situated on a hillside slope of Table Top Mountain with views of the ocean and easy access to both the mountain and the water.
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At the University of Cape Town (UCT), you will take classes with South African undergraduate students. What we think of as academic divisions in the U.S. are called "Faculties" in South Africa. You can choose courses in departments within the following faculties:
Commerce
Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics, Information Systems, Management Studies, and Statistical Sciences
Click here for course information and recommendations for study abroad students interested in taking courses in the Faculty of Commerce.
Engineering and the Built Environment
Architecture, Planning and Geomatics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Economics and Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Health Sciences
Anaesthesia, Child and Adolescent Health, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and Human Biology
Humanities
African Studies, Dance, Drama, Education, English Language and Literature, Film and Media Studies, Hebrew and Jewish Studies, Information and Library Studies, Languages and Literatures (non-English), Music, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Anthropology, Social Development, and Sociology
Click here for course information from the Faculty of Humanities for study abroad students.
Science
Archaeology, Astronomy, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental and Geographical Sciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Oceanography, Physics, Statistical Sciences, Zoology
**Depending upon prerequisite requirements and/or selectivity criteria in specific departments, you may not be eligible to take certain classes. The International Office at UCT will assist you in determining your eligibility. However, it is always a good idea to choose 2nd and 3rd choices for each class you would like to take.**
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In 2005, 4,374 international students studied at UCT (690 of those students were studying abroad). That's about 20% of the overall student population at UCT.
On campus, you can easily get involved in one of UCT's over 100 student organizations or take in one of UCT's top-notch art exhibits or dance or theatre performances. UCT also has a large number of sports clubs which you can join.
When in Cape Town, many students take advantage of the local attractions, such as Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was once imprisoned), the Cape Winelands, the Boulders Penguin Colony, the Cape Peninsula National Park (where you can see animals like baboons, buck, Cape Mountain zebra, and a large variety of birds), or Table Mountain, among others. |
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Passport
To enter South Africa, you must have a valid passport. If you are a U.S. citizen and do not currently have a valid passport, or if your passport will expire during the time you will be overseas, please go to the U.S. State Department web site for information on how to apply for/renew your passport.
Visa
Currently, U.S. Citizens who want to study abroad in South Africa (for greater than a 3 month period) are required to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (Study Permit). Visit the South African Department of Home Affairs in North America's web site for details on how to obtain this permit. For other information on South Africa and entry requirements, you can go to the South African Embassy's web site.
Travel Document Systems (TDS) can also provide you with helpful information on every country, including entry requirements, cultural information, travel conditions, economy, and more.
You are strongly encouraged to read the U.S. State Department's Consular Information Sheet. It will provide you with a great deal of information to help you prepare for your trip.
**Please be aware that you are responsible for obtaining the most up-to-date information on entry requirements. The Office of Study Abroad only provides general information, as visa regulations and procedures are constantly changing. Please consult the Consulate for more information. ** |
