How many UCT residences are there?

UCT has eight residence dining halls operating, with some being shared by more than one residence as follows: Clarendon dining hall caters for both Clarendon and Carinus students.

Is UCT campus safe?

Crime dominates the news headlines across South Africa and it affects all of us. While UCT campuses have a relatively low rate of crime compared with the rest of Cape Town, the safety of students and staff members is still the university’s highest priority.

Does Campus key accept Nsfas?

Many of the questions asked by students is “does NSFAS pay for student accommodation?” Yes! Many of the private accommodations outside the universities such as South Point and CampusKey, have arrangements with NSFAS.

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 offer beauty therapy?

It is now one of the world’s leading and most successful awarding bodies specialising in the Beauty and Complementary Therapies. The Beauty Therapy ITEC qualification commences at Level 4 to allow access to those that have successfully completed Grade 12.

Is South Africa safe for international students?

Yes, crime is prevalent. Well, crime, poverty, and other socioeconomic issues are the residual effects of apartheid. Still, these are not reasons to avoid South Africa study abroad programs. International students will definitely need to be aware of crime hot spots.

Is Cape Town safe for international students?

All large cities can be unsafe, and Cape Town is no exception. We’ll cover safety and security during Orientation. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to be vigilant and avoid risky situations for yourself and your group. A list of emergency numbers is included in the UCT Orientation welcome packs.