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University of Cape Town Rankings 2027
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- University of Cape Town Ranking
- University of Cape Town Course Ranking
- UCT US News & World Report Ranking 2026
- UCT QS Ranking 2027
- UCT THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2027
- UCT ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2026
UCTUniversity of Cape Town Ranking
University of Cape Town is one of the top-rated universities in South Africa. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.
If you look at the University of Cape Town ranking for 2025, it stands at #172 globally and #1 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #267 and #1, respectively, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #184, in 2027.
Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of University of Cape Town ranking globally:
| Ranking Body | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS | Not Ranked | 171 | 150 | 184 |
| THE | Not Ranked | 180 | Not Ranked | NA |
| US News | 116 | 124 | Not Ranked | NA |
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UCTUniversity of Cape Town Course Ranking
Known for its academic excellence and diverse campus community, University of Cape Town has consistently secured top global university rankings. It stands out and has an impressive global ranking, and is surely a world-class academic location for Indian students. According to Engineering category of Shiksha Popularity World Ranking, University of Cape Town ranks #188. QS has ranked the university at #282 in 2025 and #290 in 2024 showing improved trend in its national rankings.
University’s Business & Management Studies courses are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, at #437.
According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025, here’s how some of University of Cape Town degrees perform globally:
| Course Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Not Ranked | #408 | #188 |
| Business & Management Studies | Not Ranked | Not Ranked | #437 |
| Law | Not Ranked | #377 | #254 |
| Medicine & Health Sciences | Not Ranked | #208 | #90 |
| Science | Not Ranked | #309 | #261 |
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UCTUS News & World Report Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Universities | 116 | 124 | 122 |
UCTQS Ranking 2027
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World University | 171 | 150 | 184 |
| Accounting and Finance | 251 | 201 | – / – |
| Architecture and Built Environment | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Biological Sciences | 163 | 156 | – / – |
| Communication and Media Studies | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Engineering and Technology | 282 | 324 | – / – |
| Law and Legal Studies | 151 | 101 | – / – |
| Mathematics | 351 | 451 | – / – |
| Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | 401 | 501 | – / – |
| Medicine | 99 | 88 | – / – |
| Pharmacy and Pharmacology | 151 | 201 | – / – |
| Physics and Astronomy | 301 | 301 | – / – |
| Politics | 201 | 201 | – / – |
| Sociology | 251 | 151 | – / – |
UCTTHE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2027
| Ranked by | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 180 | 164 | 147 |
| Arts and Humanities | 201 | 151 | – / – |
| Engineering | 601 | 601 | – / – |
| Law | 101 | 101 | – / – |
| Life Sciences | 151 | 151 | – / – |
| Medicine and Health | 78 | 75 | – / – |
| PG Business and Economics | 251 | 251 | – / – |
| PG Computer Science | 601 | 601 | – / – |
| Psychology | 201 | 201 | – / – |
UCTARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2026
| Ranked by | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universities | 201 | 201 | 201 |
| Physics | 301 | 301 | – / – |
| Sociology | – / – | 201 | – / – |
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