Rankings
University of Cape Town is one of the most prominent universities in the South Africa. If we see University of Cape Town rankings, top ranking bodies all over the globe rank it. According to Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2026, University of Cape Town is ranked at #1 in the South Africa. Whereas, in the world rankings, University of Cape Town ranks at #172 in 2026. Subject rankings of the University of Cape Town are also given below-
| University of Cape Town Course Name | Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (World) | Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2026 (Country) |
|---|---|---|
| LL.M. | #253 | #1 |
| M.A. | #227 | #1 |
| M.Arch | #143 | #1 |
| Others PG | #93 | #1 |
| MS | #212 | #1 |
| MIM | #349 | #1 |
By Other Ranking Bodies
Apart from Shiksha Popularity ranking, QS has also ranked the university globally. It ranks University of Cape Town at #150 in 2026. University of Cape Town ranking stood at #124 as per US News in 2025 and #164 by THE in 2026, globally.
Read from uct.ac.za on 30 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.