2 contents message from the vice--chancellor 2 uct s mission statement 5 fees 35 tuition fees and international fees sources of postgraduate student funding why uct? 6 research strengths some key facts international students and partnerships uct and the city of cape town postgraduate website postgraduate programmes on offer 9 the duration of postgraduate programmes research--linked programmes centres of excellence and sarchis signature themes and strategic initiatives for research interdisciplinary research units faculty of commerce 15 faculty of engineering & the built environment 18 faculty of health sciences 21 faculty of humanities 25 faculty of law 29 faculty of science 31 accommodation 36 university residences off campus private accommodation student support and resources 37 office of postgraduate studies the postgraduate centre and funding office the international academic programmes office (iapo) library services icts services centre for higher education development (ched) careers services disablity services jammie shuttle bus service student wellness service postgraduate academic sub--council campus life 41 academic societies faith societies national/cultural societies political organisations special interest and cultural societies sports clubs student community engagement opportunities how to apply 33 the academic calendar entry requirements application process when to apply how to apply application fee registration first payment of tuition fees pre--registration for international students glossary of terms 43 contact numbers and addresses 45 1