About University of the Western Cape
The University of the Western Cape is a public university located in the Bellville suburb of Cape Town, South Africa and was established in 1959.
There are seven faculties at the university including arts, community and health sciences, dentistry, economic and management sciences, education, law and natural science. The Faculty of Dentistry is South Africa’s leading dental school.
Facilities include campus accommodation, student services, career services and campus healthcare
Students can join a range of clubs including choir, varsity sports teams and student council.
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Key statistics
- 34.8No. of students per staff(1)
- 5%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 63 : 37Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 24%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 23,755Number of FTE Students(1)
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Subjects taught at University of the Western Cape
Physical sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Medicine & Dentistry
- Other Health
Social sciences
- Communication & Media Studies
- Geography
- Sociology
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
Life sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Law
- Law
Arts & humanities
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
Psychology
- Psychology
Computer science
- Computer Science
Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
Education
- Education
