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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Overview

4.1
out of 5

Overall Score

100%

of those seeking jobs were employed in their area of study within 6 months of graduation.

50%

say the majority of the classes record their attendance.

88.9%

say they always feel safe on Campus

Academic Staff

5 Stars 36.4%

4 Stars 54.5%

3 Stars 9.1%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Campus Facilities

5 Stars 27.3%

4 Stars 54.5%

3 Stars 18.2%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Area of Study

5 Stars 54.5%

4 Stars 36.4%

3 Stars 9.1%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Administrative Staff

5 Stars 22.2%

4 Stars 33.3%

3 Stars 33.3%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 11.1%

Sports Facilities

5 Stars 44.4%

4 Stars 33.3%

3 Stars 22.2%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Social Scene

5 Stars 44.4%

4 Stars 44.4%

3 Stars 11.1%

2 Stars 0%

1 Star 0%

Reviews

 
UCTStudent
Area Of Study :

  Computing & IT
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2020 
Personality Type:						
		
 Extrovert 

		Campus AttendedUCT Upper Campus

		Specific Area of StudyInformation Systems

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " Very beautiful university with a lovely view of table mountain and the City of Cape Town. Very calming and soothing atmosphere and environment. Great level of education. Would definitely recommend the best university in Africa. "
					
	14 Aug 2023 

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Rebeka Szaniszlo
Area Of Study :

  Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 International
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Started Here In :						

 2022 
Personality Type:						
		
 Extrovert 

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

 " The staff is super helpful. They reply quickly to all emails and are ready to assist with whatever you might need. The professors are the best of their fields, with real professional experience. The lectures are really interesting and interactive. We often have guest lecturers and go on field trips. "
					
	25 Apr 2023 

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			 Area of Study 

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n/a
Area Of Study :

  Architecture, Building & Planning
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Graduated
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2011 
Personality Type:						
		
 Introvert 

		Campus AttendedUpper

		Specific Area of StudyArchitectural Studies

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes

		Were you happy with the food options available on Campus?No

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?No

		Do you think you weekly living expenses were manageable for a student?No

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?Yes

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?No

 " Beautiful location. I attended it a long time ago so I think it may have changed a lot, particularly in terms of the student body awareness following Fees Must Fall. Parking was an issue but there are buses. I guess the fact that the upper campus is quite isolated makes it quite cut off. "
					
	12 Feb 2022 

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			 Area of Study 

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					 Administrative Staff 

UCT student
Area Of Study :

  Accounting, Business & Economics
Level :

 Postgraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Female 
Started Here In :						

 2016 

		Campus AttendedUpper Campus

		Specific Area of StudyMarketing

		Did You Find a Job in Your Area of Study Within 6 Months of Graduation?Yes

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " I enjoy my time as a postgrad at UCT more than my undergrad. UCT's workload is very intense, especially in your undergrad, but it is definitely worth it once you start working. You can tell why it's the top university in Africa. You are naturally forced to develop the ability to handle stress and solve problems because UCT will push you to perform your best at all times. It is an extremely humbling experience due to how hardcore your studies can be but in the real world, I realised it definitely puts in a better position than most students from other universities and sets me apart from them. There is a reason why UCT is considered to be on par with the most prestigious universities in the world like Oxbridge and Ivy League schools. Coming out of UCT, I definitely don't feel like I'm any less cleverer than students from those schools. 

Postgraduate experience is completely different from undergrad - you have more access to the faculty and develop more personal connections with the academic staff which is very cool. As a current Masters student, I can certainly say my experience at UCT has significantly improved. Only downside is, UCT's admin will always be terrible whichever degree you're enrolled at. "
					
	11 Jan 2022 

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Charl Hendriks
Area Of Study :

  Computing & IT
Level :

 Undergraduate
Type of Student :						

 Traditional
Status When Reviewing :

 Student
Gender :						

 Male 
Started Here In :						

 2020 

		Were You Happy with the Choice of Clubs and Societies Here?Yes

		Were you happy with the quality of the WiFi available on campus?Yes

		Are there enough computer labs for all the students?Yes

		Did the majority of your classes record your attendance?No

		Were you satisfied with the student support services available on campus?Yes

		Would You Recommend This Institute?Yes

		Did you always feel safe on campus?Yes

 " There are a lot of extra-curricular activities available for everyone at UCT. The academic staff are very helpful and considerate for the most part and will usually do their best to help students cope with high volumes of work load. Campus facilities are also top notch with excellent wifi signal almost everywhere and sufficient computer access to all students. "
					
	18 Sep 2021 

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