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Ikey Champions

Ikey Tigers – 2025 Varsity Cup Champions

A thrilling FNB Varsity Cup final played out where the Ikey Tigers trounced the Maties to win 44–21. Despite the Danie Craven stadium being a sea of maroon, the boys in blue and white outplayed the hosts.
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Reunion 1975

50th Reunion of UCT Medical Class of 1975

The UCT medical class of 1975 recently celebrated their 50th reunion with a week of gatherings and celebrations, including attending UCT's Golden Graduation. It was a special week of connection and renewing friendships.
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Luxolo

A premium on academic excellence

Completing an intercalated molecular medicine course during his MBChB was not one Luxolo Mdolo was going to let slip. The recipient of the Bongani Mayosi Student’s Academic Prize graduated with his medical degree on 2 April.
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What's on at the Baxter April to June

The Baxter has a bumper lineup of exciting, award-winning and diverse productions running from April to June. Bold stories, fresh perspectives and unforgettable performances light up their stages. Come and be part of the magic.
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Alumni at UCT

As the oldest university in South Africa, the University of Cape Town has over 200 000 alumni on record, located in 164 countries around the world. This vibrant, global community share memories of time spent at Africa's top-ranked higher education institution, one of the most iconic campuses in the world. Did you know that UCT is alma mater to no less than 5 Nobel Laureates along with numerous distinguished alumni? The university's international offices located in North America, Canada, the United Kingdom and in Australia serve as vital contact points for leveraging alumni and donor engagement as well as research relationships. Each year, generous funding from our alumni, donors and friends, helps fund university priority projects that include student bursaries, scholarships and support programmes. Join our community. Partner with excellence and support UCT into the future.

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1st

IN AFRICA

UCT leads, in Africa, in all five of the major world university rankings: Times Higher Education, Quacquarelli Symonds, Center for World University Rankings, U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings and ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities.

183rd

IN THE WORLD

UCT is ranked as 183rd in the world by the latest 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

109th

IN THE WORLD

The recent 2022 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings saw UCT ranked at 109th globally.