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UCT News
Students come to UCT from all over Africa and the world
In 2018 UCT was home to 28 600 students (17 552 undergraduates and 11 048 postgraduates) with about 6 370 living in the residence system. 22 669 students came from South Africa, 3 512 were SADC students and 1 539 students came from the rest of Africa, with 880 students from elsewhere in the world. After graduating, UCT students take up positions in every sector of the economy, around the world. UCT’s Development and Alumni Department is in contact with over 170 000 alumni in 151 countries, some 121 000 of whom live in South Africa.
Life on Campus
There are more than 100 student societies active on campus, including academic, faith, national, cultural, political and special interest societies. Students can also choose from almost 40 sporting codes, which include a variety of disciplines from fencing and jiu jitsu to hockey, rugby and rowing.
The Jammie Shuttle service, UCT’s free transport system, makes almost 200 000 trips each year, transporting students and staff to and from the university’s campuses.
UCT Libraries is a repository of approximately 1.2 million print volumes, which are kept on 53 km of shelves.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
COVID-19 24-hour hotline
021 650 1271
Sexual assault 24-hour hotline
072 393 7824
24-hour Student Careline
0800 24 25 26 or SMS 31393
CPS 24-hour hotline
021 650 2222/3
GETTING AROUND
Transport at UCT starts with the Jammie Shuttle, but it doesn’t need to end there. A range of public and private transport options will help you get around campus and the city.
ACCOMMODATION
Residence life is a special experience. Staying in a UCT residence is an extension of students' university education, where they can benefit from all the facilities and services such as student learning centres, social and sporting activities, life-skills and peer-tutoring programmes.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
There are more than 100 student societies and organisations on campus, so you’ll definitely be able to find something that will tickle your fancy.
SPORT
UCT offers about 40 sport clubs, so this is a great opportunity to carry on with the sports you loved at school or to try your hand at something completely new.
Upcoming Events
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