Study abroad in Cape Town, South Africa: Most popular universities for Physics.

Are you thinking of studying Physics, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Physics in Cape Town, South Africa. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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University of the Western Cape

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, 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
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University of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest university, and is one of Africa's leading teaching and research institutions.
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Most popular Physics programmes for international students in Cape Town

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Physics degree in Cape Town.

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Biokinetics

University of the Western Cape

The University of the Western Cape has an explicit commitment to the development of historically disadvantaged communities in South Africa from which it draws most its students. It aims to play a particular role in this development by making its education accessible to students from these communities
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Astrophysics

University of the Western Cape

The Department of Astrophysics at University of the Western Cape distinguishes itself as a major contributor to research needs both regionally and nationally.The department has collaborates with several national research institutions, including the CSIR, NMISA, SAAO, SKA South Africa iThemba LABS and with leading international institutes.
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Astrophysics and Space Science

University of Cape Town

South Africa has a long history of excellence in astronomy, a sound high-tech infrastructure and clear skies. Researchers from around the region have joined forces to create a cooperative, combined Astrophysics and Space Science graduate programme, hosted at the University of Cape Town.
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Physical Science

University of the Western Cape

The Department of Physical Sciences at University of the Western Cape distinguishes itself as a major contributor to the research needs both regionally and nationally.The department has collaboration with several national research institutions, including the CSIR, NMISA, SAAO, iThemba LABS and with leading international institutes.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Physics

Physics degrees teach scientific theory on Natural Sciences laws, studying the properties, structure and transformations of matter. Physics degrees from international universities and colleges cover subjects like Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electronics, Optics, Quantum Mechanics, Astrophysics, and more. Physics degree graduates may conduct scientific research or move towards Engineering careers.

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