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University of the Western Cape

601–800th
World University Rankings 2025
401–600th
Impact Rankings 2024
6th
SSA University Rankings 2023
Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville, Western Cape, 7535, South Africa

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

  • 34.8
    No. of students per staff
    (1)
  • 5%
    Percentage of International Students
    (1)
  • 63 : 37
    Student Ratio of Females to Males
    (1)
  • 24%
    Proportion of ISR Publications
    (1)
  • 23,755
    Number of FTE Students
    (1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings

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