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University of the Western Cape

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Bellville, South Africa
601–800th in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of the Western Cape

Basic information and contact details for the University of the Western Cape

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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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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
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Teaching 23.8
Research Environment 24.8
Research Quality 63.9
Industry 23.6
International Outlook 65.1
161820222420172018201920202021202220232024202517.918.817.318.319.220.620.42223.8

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Impact Rankings 2024

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Key Student Statistics

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Student gender ratio
63 F : 37 M (1)
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International student percentage
5% (1)
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Students per staff
34.8 (1)
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Student total
23755 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of the Western Cape

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of the Western Cape

Physical Sciences501–600th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Social Sciences501–600th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences601–800th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health401–500th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Law251–300th

  • Law

Business and Economics801+

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities401–500th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology

Education401–500th

  • Education

Psychology501–600th

  • Psychology