Universities
In Cape Town
Located in the heart of the city is the University of Cape Town, the continent’s leading university. Just outside the city centre is the University of the Western Cape. Slightly inland, about 50km from the city bowl, is Stellenbosch University. The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is also based in Cape Town, with campuses in the city centre, Granger Bay, Bellville, Mowbray and Wellington (in the Cape winelands).
Some of the continent’s best private schools and colleges are also based in the city. For more information, visit the Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC):
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Cape Town is an adventure seeker’s paradise. You could stay for weeks and still not tick off all the activities on offer. From paragliding to kayaking, kitesurfing and sand boarding, Cape town offers all the high speed thrills.