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Walk the ‘Blue Route’ to campus. Own your day
How often do you walk to campus? If you can, consider this your official encouragement to start.
02 Feb 2026
Inside student life at UCT
Fully embrace student life at UCT – connect with others, get involved in campus activities and make use of academic and wellbeing support to shape your university journey from day one.
02 Feb 2026
Build a future with an impact – Choose UCT EBE
Professor Aubrey Mainza invites prospective students to the Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment (EBE), where a student-centred approach to cutting-edge research and experiential learning prepares ethical leaders to solve complex challenges and design a more sustainable world.
15 Jan 2026
Lead, innovate & succeed – Choose UCT Commerce
Professor Suki Goodman invites the Class of 2025’s top-achieving students to the UCT Faculty of Commerce, where globally competitive BCom and Business Science degrees develop engaged and socially conscious graduates.
14 Jan 2026
“Think bold #ChooseUCT” – UCT Director of Admissions
UCT’s Director of Admissions invites prospective students to #ChooseUCT as their university of choice, highlighting its standing as Africa’s leading university and a place where ambition is nurtured and futures are shaped.
14 Jan 2026
UCT congratulates the Matric Class of 2025
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mosa Moshabela, congratulates the Matric Class of 2025 on reaching this important milestone.
12 Jan 2026
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