University of Cape Town
Ranked as the number one institution of higher education in the continent of Africa, the University of Cape Town (UCT) stands out as a premier institution. Founded in 1829, UCT now boasts eight specific programs, like education, architecture, sports-related subjects, and archaeology, which rank in the top 100 in the world. UCT offers doctorate, masters, and undergraduate programs with opportunities in six comprehensive faculties: Commerce, Engineering & the Built Environment, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Science. UCT is a teaching and research institution dedicated to building a more equitable and unified South African society.
Nestled in the shadow of the striking Table Mountain’s Devil’s Peak, UCT is home to over 28,000 students from over 100 countries in Africa and abroad. CEA CAPA students will be taking courses alongside South African and international undergraduate peers. All courses are taught in English at UCT. With robust student services, academic advising, and student wellness support, CEA CAPA students will have access to everything they need for a successful semester.
Credit Transfer Information
The University of Cape Town awards credits based on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) to determine course and contact hour recommendations per course. 1 NQF credit represents roughly 10 notional hours of work which includes study time, assignments and examinations. 1 NQF credit is equivalent to .222 U.S. semester credits. NQF credits may vary by course, and are indicated in the UCT handbooks. Credit transfer is ultimately determined by your home university. Please consult with an academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.
Transcript Information
Student receive a transcript from the University of Cape Town upon successful completion of the program. The transcript from the University of Cape Town will reflect NQF credits for each course.
Accreditation
The University of Cape Town’s undergraduate faculties and programs are accredited through South Africa’s Council for Higher Education (CHE). The Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment is additionally accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and is internationally recognized by the Washington Accord, a multi-lateral agreement between bodies, representing 20 countries, responsible for accreditation or recognition of tertiary-level engineering qualifications. While our students are unable to take graduate level business courses, the Graduate School of Business at UCT does hold triple crown accreditation, AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS, and that speaks to the quality of professors and business education.
Grading
Grade conversions from CEA CAPA partner institutions abroad to a US grading scale are determined in consultation with our School of Record and benchmarked with other peer institutions in the field.
Please note that CEA CAPA can only
recommend grade conversions to students’ home institutions—it is ultimately at the discretion of the home institution to convert grades from abroad to students’ academic records.
For further information or details about grade conversion for a particular host institution, please reach out to our Registrar at
registrar@ceacapa.com.
Classroom and Information
- South African and international faculty teach all courses.
- Midterms, homework assignments, presentations, and final exams will be administered.
- Class attendance is generally mandatory and monitored by professors.
- Teaching styles in South Africa may differ from those in the U.S. Be prepared to adapt to different classroom structures and coursework expectations.
- Most courses are held Monday through Friday and meet two to three times per week
- Most of the students will be South African, but you may attend class with other CEA CAPA students and other international students.
- Class sizes range for 100-300 for larger lectures and 20 to 40 students for smaller tutorials
Amenities
- Student Offices
- Clubs & Organizations
- Student Government
- Student Center
- Student Lounge
- Study Room
- Study Area
- Counseling Services
- University Library
- Computers
- Printing Facilities
- Student ID
- Printing Services
- Internet Access & Wi-Fi
- Academic Advising
- Tutoring
- Fitness Facilities
- Student Sports Teams
- Cultural Engagement
- Dining Facilities
- Banks & Post Office
- On-campus ATM
- Lockers