International students, partnerships and programmes

The International Office facilitates internationalisation through support services and inter-institutional relationships that offer benefits to partners and a range of opportunities to local students, staff and researchers enabling them to engage in a connected world.

Key support services can be found by visiting the International Office service dictionary.

Global research partnerships

Our global research partnerships include:

• Research partnerships
• African research partnerships
• Global research networks

Notices

DAAD in-country/ in-region scholarship programme
Outbound opportunities for staff and students.
UCT Visits related information.
Lund University ARUA Scholarship

Links

• The Confucius Institute located within the International Office promotes the learning of Chinese language and culture.
• Innovative and multidisciplinary global learning programmes are offered to international partners, organisations and individuals.
• The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme in partnership with UCT recruits, educates and mentors talented students from Africa who are committed to changing the world around them.
• UCT offers a vibrant Semester Study Abroad (SSA) programme for international students wishing to spend one or two semesters at the University of Cape Town.
• Staff and student mobility with partner universities across the globe allow for the exchange of knowledge, networks and career development.
• UCT fosters a range of partnerships to strengthen relationships across the continent and the world. Interested in partnering with us visit our Partnerships Portal.
• The International Office guides prospective international students and scholars with visa and immigration-related matters.

Additional links

• Occasional courses or research for international non-degree purposes
• Joint/collaborative degree programmes
• Summer School