University Of Cape Town Housing
University Of Cape Town Housing
Student Housing & Residence Life at UCT strives to ensure that a living and learning environment is the foundation of its residence culture. Every effort is made to ensure that students’ residence life experience will foster their holistic development as well as being fully supportive of their academic program.
Residence life is a special experience. Staying in a UCT residence is an extension of a student’s university education, where they can benefit from all the facilities and services such as student learning centers, social and sporting activities, life skills, and peer-tutoring programs.
A residence is a community in which one meets a range of diverse students and forges life-long friendships. Apply for student housing as part of your UCT application for admission. This means that your application must be submitted by 30 September, and no late applications will be considered. Should your application be successful, you will be allocated to a particular residence.
- Minimum criteria for an offer of student housing order to be considered for an offer of student housing, you must have: a. applied for student housing in your UCT application, or amended your application to include an application for student housing no later than 30 September;
b. been made an offer (conditional or firm) of admission, at any time, for the 2019 academic year. - Criteria for a prioritized place in student housingIf you meet the minimum criteria, as well as any of the criteria listed below, you will be prioritized for an offer of student accommodation for 2019:a. you must have applied for financial aid, and must be assessed as eligible for an award; or
b. as a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) applicant, you must have achieved an Admissions Point Score of 540 out of 600, for two interim examinations, or only in your final grade 12 examination; or
c. you will be younger than 18 years of age on 1 February 2019; or
d. you require student accommodation urgently for reasons of incapacity. Such an application must be accompanied by the necessary supporting documentation, which apart from your application for accommodation, must be sent directly to the Director: Student Housing & Residence Life. - Criteria for eligibility for student housingIn addition to the criteria which may guarantee you a place in residence there are several other ways in which you may be eligible for a place. Meeting the criteria below does not prioritize an offer of student housing: a. Faculty merit: you may be considered in this category if
i. You are academically strong and narrowly miss the priority of admission cut-off of 540 out of 600 for NSC applicants; or
ii. you are academically strong and not doing the National Senior Certificate; or
iii. you are an international applicant
b. Redress: you may be considered in this category if you are part of a designated group as defined in the Admissions Policy.
c. Specific programs: some faculties set aside offers for applicants who will apply and register for particular programs. These programs include:
i. BSc Geomatics and
ii. Performing Arts programs: Music and Drama in the Faculty of Humanities
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Off-campus living
However, not all students opt to live on campus, and we are aware that it can be difficult to find a suitable residence close to the institution, particularly if you are unfamiliar with Cape Town.
We’ve compiled a list of available student housing options to make your life easier and assist you in your endeavors. For further information, visit one of the following websites:
UCT’sOff-Campus Student Accommodation Service comprises private properties located in the vicinity of the university.
- The largest student marketplace in South Africa, DigsConnect, has matched thousands of students with landlords throughout the nation.
- For students who are constantly moving, Nest offers chic, secure, and safe lodging options in prominent Cape Town locales.
- Upper, middle, and lower campuses, as well as the UCT Shuttle, stops, are all within walking distance of CampusKey’s two blocks of stylish apartments.
- All students can stay in safe, economical, and engaging lifestyle accommodations at Student & Life, which is located in the center of Cape Town.
For parents and guardians
There are many private lodging alternatives close to school for out-of-town parents and guardians who will be accompanying students to Cape Town to make sure they settle in well to pick from for your brief stay.
- The main campus of UCT is only a short drive from Southern Sun Newlands. The hotel offers all the amenities required for a brief, medium, or extended stay.
- A short distance from Sahara Park Newlands lies the stylish and vibrant Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town, Newlands. The hotel provides all the amenities visitors require, including no-cost WiFi.
- A historic Cape Dutch mansion next to the N2 highway serves as the home of the Protea Hotel Mowbray. The motel has excellent accommodations and is close to many conveniences.
- On the Liesbeek River’s banks is the Vineyard Hotel, which has accommodations with views of either a garden or Table Mountain. Beautiful artworks adorn The Vineyard, and the Angsana Spa provides a variety of wellness and aesthetic services.
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Contact Details
Student Housing & Residence LifeDepartment of Student Affairs
University of Cape Town
Private Bag
Rondebosch, 7701
Phone: +27 (0) 21 650 2977
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