University of Cape Town - UCT (reviews)

I liked the school environment. The campus and the view from campus was beautiful. The lecturers explained the work clearly.

First year students can find it hard to adjust and transition to the environment, so having more support available for first year students is what I would’ve liked.

The psychological resources available to student and career services was the most amazing thing offered, many helpful resources available when you are struggling.
Psychological resources were provided as well, the only problem was finding a suitable and affordable appointment as soon as possible.

UCT is a place I feel at home. As a first year international student I thought it was going to be difficult for me to adjust to university life but this place proved me wrong. Through it’s mentorship program life becomes easier as one will have someone as a mentor. This is something that made my learning easy. Travelling around the campuses and residences is easy using UCT shuttle buses. The main campus is situated just below a mountain and this provides a beautiful view of nature.

I would recommend it as there are multiple options available for what you would like to study, and there are various helpful resources if you are studying. However, my experience
was not pleasant, I never felt like I fit in and struggled to make friends, the department my studies were correlated with was horrible, not very understanding and helpful. The fees are alot and to gain funding you have to have very high marks which is very difficult to achieve. My first few years were difficult but I was with a different department which made it easier for me, nearing the end of my studies I struggled greatly and nearly quit. I lost my bursary but I didn’t quit, i completed my studies with the help of my peers. UCT is a great university with many helpful resources but not all of their departments are helpful.