At the University of Cape Town (UCT, we are committed to supporting our students from their first year to graduation. While your time at university can be the best years of your life, sometimes you need a little help along the way. To ease you into our community, we’ve made a wide range of services available to you.

Your time at university can be the best years of your life, but you’re bound to feel overwhelmed every now and then. So, we’ve put together a few tips from the  Student Wellness Service (SWS) to help you make the most of your first year.

Whether it’s members of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) or Student Parliament, your voice is always present in the discussions and decisions that are made at UCT.

UCT by the numbers, as well as a few things you didn’t know about the university, Cape Town and the Western Cape.

If you’re new to Cape Town, here’s the lowdown on affordable entertainment, eating out, clubs and societies, and giving back to the community.

Here’s everything you need to know about local services, getting around Cape Town and options for accommodation close to campus.

A step-by-step guide on how to get and stay connected at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

Your first year can be tough, so here’s the rundown on the student support available to you.

Well-being is essential to your academic performance and your university experience. Here’s how we can help.

Your safety is a top priority at UCT, and Campus Protection Services is there 24/7 to make sure that you stay safe.

The transition to university can be difficult, but we’re here to support your academic work every step of the way.

With multiple campuses spread across the city, these maps will come in handy sooner or later.