# The University of Cape Town has jumped from 171 to 150 in the latest QS World University Rankings. Vice-Chancellor Mosa Moshabela hailed the rise as recognition of UCT’s real-world impact in research and teaching. UCT remains Africa’s highest-ranked university. Key strengths include global research networks, citations per faculty, and sustainability. Acting deputy vice-chancellor, Jeff Murugan, credited the rise to UCT’s focus on critical issues like climate resilience, artificial intelligence, and global research partnerships.
UCT climbs to 150th in Global University rankings