Its excellence and quality of education is complemented by its 7 faculties and staff, and brought to life by its diverse student population. 60 years of Hope, Action and Knowledge built on Social Justice, Community Engagement and Graduate Employability. The University of the Western Cape is a national university, alert to its African and international context as it strives to be a place of quality
and a place to grow. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition. Drawing on its proud experience in the liberation struggle, the university is aware of its distinctive academic role in helping build an equitable and dynamic society.
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