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Institution Type
44
Housing Buildings
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Life in cape town for University of Cape Town Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in cape town.
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Median Rent
$600
Cost of Living Index
80
Student Population
200,000
City Transportation
Walkability
55
Bikeability
45
Public Transit
MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit, Golden Arrow Bus Services, Metrorail Western Cape suburban rail
Nearest Airports
Cape Town International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Mediterranean (Csa)
Avg Annual Temp
64.8°F
Avg Snowfall
0 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
Rhodes Memorial
surface_lot • Limited
Primary parking for first-year students with a valid disc.
P4 Carpool Lot
surface_lot • Restricted
Requires 3+ occupants to swipe cards at the boom.
Visitor Parking (P1, P3, P5)
surface_lot • Variable
Pay-on-foot machines available.
Campus News
Latest updates from University of Cape Town
'Resilience shouldn't be the strategy' - Dr Philip Broster
A feature story on Dr. Philip Broster discussing institutional strategies and resilience.
Sep 11, 2026
Read MoreFaculty of Science graduation ceremony – Spring 2026
UCT celebrated the achievements of its Faculty of Science graduates during the spring graduation ceremony.
Sep 8, 2026
Read MoreFaculty of Humanities graduation ceremony 1 – Spring 2026
The first Humanities ceremony of the spring graduation season recognized years of scholarship and critical thinking.
Sep 7, 2026
Read MoreNew access protocol for e-hailing vehicles implemented on upper campus starting June 22, 2026.
New access protocol for e-hailing vehicles implemented on upper campus starting June 22, 2026.
Read MoreSevere weather warning (Level 8) issued in May 2026; operations continued with caution.
Severe weather warning (Level 8) issued in May 2026; operations continued with caution.
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at University of Cape Town
UCT Alumni Netwalking event in San Diego
September 13, 2026
San Diego (Remote/Alumni)
A networking walk for UCT alumni and friends to enjoy fresh air and scenery.
MS Word Skills for Legal Professionals
September 14, 2026
Remote
A ten-hour remote short course covering essential MS Word skills for legal professionals.
China's Interests in Africa Remote Course
September 22, 2026
Remote
An eight-hour course exploring China's interests in Africa, Chinese business law, and international investment policies.
Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit
September 29, 2026
University of Cape Town
A landmark summit themed 'Knowledge, justice and futures: Universities in the age of intelligence', gathering global leaders in higher education.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Cape Town
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
39 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.
1 Woodbine Road
Room types: single, sharing
Avenue Road Residence
Capacity: 325
Amalinda
Room types: single, sharing
Baxter Hall
Capacity: 233
Carinus
Capacity: 363
College House
Capacity: 119
Dullah Omar Hall
Capacity: 72
Edwin Hart Residence
Capacity: 33
Exair Residence
Capacity: 42
F Block (Forest Hill)
Room types: single, sharing
Forest Hill Complex
Capacity: 554
Forest Hill G Block
Capacity: 120
Fuller Hall
Capacity: 231
Graça Machel Hall
Capacity: 382
Groote Schuur Residence
Capacity: 64
Harold Cressy Hall
Capacity: 58
Inglewood
JP Duminy Court
Kilindini
Capacity: 32
Kopano
Capacity: 367
Leo Marquard Hall
Capacity: 419
Liesbeeck Gardens
Capacity: 434
Linkoping
Room types: single, sharing
Medical Residence
Capacity: 102
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Meulenhof (Mill Court)
Capacity: 46
North Grange
Capacity: 49
Obz Square
Pinelands Grove Residence
Rochester House
Capacity: 183
Rondeberg
Room types: single, sharing
Rondeberg Flats
Capacity: 36
Roscommon House
Capacity: 582
Smuts Hall
Capacity: 240
TB Davie Court
Capacity: 28
The Woolsack
Capacity: 206
Tugwell Hall
Capacity: 406
University House
Capacity: 108
Upper Campus Residence
Capacity: 235
Varietas
Capacity: 96
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Email Domain
@capetown.edu
Current Term: 4th Quarter 2026
Start: September 14, 2026
End: December 21, 2026
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