University of the Western Cape (UWC)

About

The University of the Western Cape (UWC), established in 1959, is a public university situated in the Bellville suburb of Cape Town, Western Cape.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATES

Applications Close: 30 September 2023

APPLICATION FEES

  • There are no application fees.

Do I Need to Write the NBTsYes

Remember to: Calculate your APS

Qualification Cost Range per Annum

Tuition costs at UWC ranges anywhere from R25,000 to R50,000.

FundiMatch 300 x 250

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1:  Apply online.

Step 2:  Complete the application forms in full. 

Step 3:  Attach/upload all supporting documents.

Step 4:  Complete a student accommodation form.

 

Remember you’ll need an email address.  Don’t have one?  Get an email address here.

CONTACT DETAILS

Have questions about your application?

Email: admissions@uwc.ac.za
Tel:
021 959 3900/01

Need to find the institution?

Physical Address: 
University of the Western Cape
Robert Sobukwe Road 

Bellville 7535 
South Africa

Postal Address: 
University of the Western Cape
Private Bag X17
Bellville 7535
South Africa 

QUALIFICATIONS ON OFFER

The university offers a wide variety of under- and post-graduate qualifications that fit into the following faculties:

  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Community and Health
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Natural Science

Don’t meet the minimum requirements? There’s still hope!