Is UCT better than wits?

UCT has been rated as the best university in Africa – taking the top spot from Wits. The University of Cape Town has been rated as Africa’s top university in the 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Is UCT better than Stellenbosch?

UCT does far better on global rankings, mainly due to academic output and international outlook. But with all honesty, both universities are on par with each other in a number of areas. With medicine UCT is leading in research, national and international impact.

What marks do UCT look at?

For applicants writing the National Senior Certificate we use an Admission Points Score (APS), a Faculty Points Score (FPS), Medical Points Score (MPS) and a Weighted Points Score (WPS) to assess your performance at school. The 3 scores are described in detail below.

What GPA do you need to get into UCT?

3.0
have achieved a cumulative average of 65\% in your current studies. This is equivalent to a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 0.0 to 4.0 in the USA system or an upper range ‘B’ on the ECTS grading scale; be able to demonstrate proficiency in English at the level required for admission to UCT.

What rank is UCT?

Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings 2022 has placed UCT 226th in the world and best in Africa. The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been ranked 226th in the world by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2022.

Is UCT Ivy League?

Unusually for higher education institutions around the world, UCT has an all-women executive academic leadership. In the United States (US), three of the Ivy League institutions – University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University and Brown University – are also led by women.

Is UCT a good university?

UCT has a proud tradition of academic excellence and is currently the top-rated university in Africa and one of the top-rated universities in the world.

Does UCT accept maths lit?

Exposure to NSC Mathematics or Maths Literacy is required for admission into UCT Mathematics courses.