University of Cape Town (UCT) Exchange

City: Cape Town Country: South Africa

University of Cape Town International Website

Overview

What the University of Cape Town has to offer:

According to the QS World University Rankings, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities, UCT is the highest-ranked African university.
UCT is located in the southern-most tip in Africa - Cape town, and is seated at the foot of the majestic Table Mountain.
UCT offers a diverse environment for student seeking a global education, with international students from over 105 countries pursuing a degree or an exchange experience at UCT.
The Faculties of Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Humanities, Law and Science all offer courses to study abroad students.
The cost of living is more affordable in Cape Town than most cities in North America and Europe.
On campus recreational opportunities include aquatics, intramural sports and student clubs.
A variety of student services is available on campus, such as a student wellness service, Student counselling, multiple libraries, and a Student Orientation and Advocacy Centre
PLEASE NOTE: The UCT website lists a tuition fee for "Semester Study Abroad" students but this fee does NOT apply to UAlberta students.
Check out the video about the international student experience at UCT.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year

Term Dates:

Fall term equivalent: July - December

Winter term equivalent: February - June

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties except Health Sciences

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

Students wanting to participate in this exchange need a 3.0 cumulative GPA and need to have completed at least 3 terms of study at UAlberta before starting the University of Cape Town part of their exchange application.

See Eligibility.

Course Information

Language of Instruction: English

Field of Study: Exchange students are able to choose from a variety of courses offered by the Faculties of Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Humanities, Law and Science.

Certain courses such a practical fine arts will require a CD porfolio of relevant studiowork together with the application submission.

University of Cape Town Course Information

University of Cape Town Credit Information