Accommodation near The University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town (often abbreviated to UCT), is South Africa’s oldest university and holds an esteemed status as one of the continent’s best tertiary institutions. This is based on the high standard of public research which comes out of the university as well as the success rate of its students.
The university was founded in 1829 as the South African College and was initially a school for boys. In 1918 it was elevated to university status and underwent a name change, giving it the more fitting title, University of Cape Town. As is often the case with tertiary institutions, UCT students have often been very vocal about matters which count. During the apartheid years, UCT students regularly protested against the then government’s stance on racial segregation. At times the protests were so strong that the National Party sent in police to quell the students’ protestations.
These days the university is by and a large a calmer place, with one of the most picturesque settings of any university in the world. It is located on the Rhodes Estate on the slopes of Devil’s Peak. The university is divided into the Main Campus (itself divided into upper middle and lower campus, in Rondebosch/Mowbray), Hiddingh Campus (in Gardens) and the medical school (in Observatory). Upper Campus boasts the most spectacular view of the city.
UCT offers tutelage in a range of disciplines from health sciences, humanities, science, engineering and commerce. There are roughly 25 000 students studying at UCT and the university employs about 4500 staff members, including academics, administrative and support staff.
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In close proximity to UCT - University of Cape Town and Newlands Cricket Grounds, Rosebank and Rondebosch and so much more... Our fully renovated Guesthouse is a superb Victorian mansion situated in t... More Info
1.3 km
Today, fast passed travel has spawned a new breed of hotels that offer a stylish, intimate and highly individual hotel experience – The Boutique Hotel.
Banksia Boutique is housed in a grand 19th ce... More Info
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This Edwardian Villa was built over a hundred years ago and exudes and aura of understated English country elegance. Breakfasts are served in the open plan kitchen area, while in summer guests eat in ... More Info
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Gifted with Lavish lawn and greenery and secured by electric fencing and a 24 hour guardhouse. The Rondebosch Oaks offers a lifestyle of excellence aspiring to contemporary suburban living. ... More Info
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Bradclin Sport, Newlands is part of a network of Holiday, Business and Honeymoon accommodation run by owners, James & Judelle of Bradclin House in Pinelands. As with all our units, attention to detail... More Info
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Built in 1903, this gracious late Victorian manor house, perfectly located in the quiet surroundings of Cape Town’s leafy inner city suburb of Rosebank. Medindi Manor offers stylish and relaxed accomm... More Info
1.6 km
Situated in the upper part of historical Newlands, just 15 minutes from Cape Town airport and 10 minutes from the City centre/Waterfront, close to the University of Cape Town, Newlands rugby and crick... More Info
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Westbury House B&B and Self-Catering is part of an old stately Victorian house in the exclusive Silwood area of Rondebosch, which is centrally located as a Cape Town Southern Suburb. This elegant home... More Info
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The Green Elephant is the closest hostel to Groote Schuur Hospital, in the heart of Observatory, where University of Cape Town (UCT) students from all around the world live and meet each other. The a... More Info
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72 on Arnold is a 4-sleeper self-catering apartment situated in a secure building in Observatory, Cape Town. The building is ideally located 5 km from the CBD and 15 km from Cape Town International Ai... More Info
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