Apply to University of Western Cape (UWC)

HOW TO APPLY

University of Western Cape (UWC) encourage prospective students (Undergraduates) to apply online or paper-based application forms as soon as possible the academic year.

Step 1:  Get your application form.

• Online Application:
  Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process.
• Hardcopy Application:
  Apart from the online application, you can request application forms to be sent you by post. To request forms, contact the UWC Contact Centre on 021 959 3900.
  

You can post your application to:

Student Administration Department
University of the Western Cape
Private Bag X17
Bellville
7530

OR

Can be requested via telephone by calling the UWC Contact Centre @ +27 21 959 3900/ 3901

Step 2:  Complete your application form in full. 

Step 3:  Attach all supporting documents.

Step 4:  Complete a student accommodation form.

Step 5:  Find Funding.

How to Apply To apply to study at UWC go to https://www.uwc.ac.za/Students/Admin/Pages/Apply-Online.aspx

Before you follow the UWC Online Application Process, please make sure you:

1. Meet the minimum admission requirements for the programme/s you wish to apply to. Visit Academia​ for further assistance in this regard.

2. Apply for exemption by following the USAF Application for Exemption Process or apply to have your Foreign Qualifications Evaluated by SAQA in the case of Postgraduate Programmes. Visit EVALUATION for further assistance in this regard.​

​DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 

• Undergraduate applicants (brochure)
  
• Postgraduate applicants (brochure)​ ​​​​​​​
• TO UPLOAD APPLICATION DOCUMENTS CLICK 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 

USEFUL DOCUMENTS

•  Prospectus [DOWNLOAD]