University of the Western Cape
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University of the Western Cape

Cape Town, South Africa
Africa
University
Public
Overall score
12.0
Academic reputation
6.4
Employer reputation

Verified overview

The University of the Western Cape is a public university located in the Bellville suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. The University of the Western Cape has a history of creative struggle against oppression, discrimination and disadvantage. Among academic institutions it has been in the vanguard of South Africa's historic change, playing a distinctive academic role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic nation. UWC's key concerns with access, equity and quality in higher education arise from extensive practical engagement in helping the historically marginalised participate fully in the life of the nation.

Ranking indicators

Academic Reputation(30%)12.0
Citations per Faculty(20%)23.9
Employer Reputation(15%)6.4
Faculty Student Ratio(10%)6.1
Employment Outcomes(5%)28.1
International Faculty Ratio(5%)30.3
International Student Ratio(5%)5.5
International Research Network(5%)84.4
Sustainability(5%)35.7

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