UCT Libraries

The library contains many early botanical works, including the writings of early 17th-century travellers who visited southern Africa and explored its flora. It serves academics and students from Biological Sciences and Bolus Herbarium.

UCT Press has a proud history as one of our institution’s outlets for scholarly publishing.

Plan your study sessions or meet-ups with bookable seats and study rooms.

Find useful resources for every subject area.

Access UCT masters and doctoral theses, and theses databases.

Our archival holdings consist of original research material and personal papers on the political, social, cultural and economic history of Southern Africa, with a strong focus on the Western Cape.

Browse Journals via Primo, Databases A-Z including open-access journals. Find journals approved by the DHET.

Access newspapers and magazines from across the world. Explore newspaper archives and more.