University of Cape Town, A Blend of Academic Excellence and Natural Beauty

Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

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Introduction

The University of Cape Town, founded in 1829, is one of the oldest universities in Africa, located in the city of Cape Town in the Western Cape province. It currently has 21,000 students, one third of whom are graduate students, and awards over 3,000 undergraduate degrees each year across six faculties: commerce, engineering and the built environment, health sciences, humanities, law, and science. The University of Cape Town takes pride in having students from different countries and cultural backgrounds, with over 2,500 international students from 70 countries. Additionally, the university has world-class research facilities and renowned experts in 45 different academic fields. The city of Cape Town, where the University of Cape Town is located, is an international metropolis that blends various cultural characteristics and is a world-renowned tourist city. The main campus of the university is located on Devil's Peak in Cape Peninsula, the southernmost point of the African continent. This unique geographical location and beautiful natural environment provide students with a variety of extracurricular activities, where they can enjoy South Africa's natural scenery within the university, on beaches, mountains, and in forests. The university provides a wealth of sports and leisure programs, adding more color and fun to students' campus life.