University of Cape Town for International Students

R E P O R T C A R D

University of Cape Town

Cape Town

South Africa

Founded in 1829, University of Cape Town (UCT) is a world-class research university located in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa. UCT is best known for being Africa’s top-ranked university and for providing outstanding program offerings across multiple disciplines. UCT is renowned for its emphasis on academic excellence and the innovative, diverse, and international student environment, setting it apart from other universities in the region.

Overall Score:

57.82

We grade on a curve:

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

3918

Total Years to Degree

Total Tuition Cost ($)

15672

Location

Cape Town is one of South Africa‘s most iconic cities, located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. This vibrant city has a population of over 3.5 million people and boasts an international airport as well as several other transportation hubs. Tourist highlights include the iconic Table Mountain, with its mesmerizing cable car ride to the top.

Overall Scores

Academics

80.83

Happiness

42.63

Costs

Overall Grade

57.82

1. Academics

Rank:

160

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

12.8

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better).

Number of English Taught Programs:

42

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take.

Total Academic Score:

80.83

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

10.2

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

15

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

65.38

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad?

Total Happiness Score:

42.63

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

55.8

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living.

Rent Index Percentile:

39.9

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

15672

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

50

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

57.82

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C