Skip to main content

Housing

In Cape Town you have the option to live in a student dormitory or a shared home in a neighborhood near campus. Your housing will be arranged for you based on preferences and information you provide before departure.

Apartment

You may be placed in a shared house or apartment in one of two Cape Town neighborhoods: Rosebank or Rondebosch.

Accommodations

  • Private or shared bedroom
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Off campus
  • No meal plan

Live with

  • International students
  • UC students

Commute

A typical commute to class is 30 minutes by shuttle.

Dorm

The Woolsack student residence is located in the university’s middle campus. It has a center courtyard and a stunning view of Table Mountain.

Accommodations

  • Private bedroom
  • Private bathroom
  • On campus
  • No meal plan

Live with

  • International students
  • UC students

Commute

Since UCT’s campuses are spread throughout the city, classes may be up to 20 minutes away from the dorms on foot.