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University of Cape Town
(UCT)
About
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is a public research university in Cape Town, South Africa.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 84 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 20,094
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 12%
- Female : Male
- 56 : 44
- Staff
- 5,442
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
44 subjectsUS News
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Infectious Diseases | 28 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 50 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Marine and Freshwater Biology | 66 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 67 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =75 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 85 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =90 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 90 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =102 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 125 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 126 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =134 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =184 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Arts and Humanities | =202 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 204 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Space Science | 205 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 216 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =248 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =272 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 318 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 332 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =899 | 68.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,105 | 68.2 | 2026 |
ARWU
26 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 47 | 163.9 | 2025 |
| Public Health | 49 | 159.7 | 2025 |
| Oceanography | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Public Administration | 101-150 | - | 2020 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Politics | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Biotechnology | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | =75 | 62.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | =89 | 59.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 94 | 56.2 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101â125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 151â175 | 54.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 151â175 | 43.2 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201â250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251â300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301â400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601â800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601â800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Cape Town?
University of Cape Town's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 184, THE Rank =164, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =124.
When was University of Cape Town founded?
University of Cape Town was founded in 1829.
What are the top subjects at University of Cape Town?
Top subjects at University of Cape Town include: Development Studies, Infectious Diseases, Geography, Public Health, Public, Environmental and Occupational Health.
Where is University of Cape Town located?
University of Cape Town is located in Rondebosch, South Africa.