APPLYING TO UWC
There is NO application fee to apply. In order for your application to be considered COMPLETE you must successfully complete the online application form as well as submit all required documentation.
The Council of the University of the Western Cape (the “University”) reserves the right to
revise all fees without prior notice.
TUITION FEES – INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Tuition fees are charged per module within a prescribed programme. Students, who register
for more or fewer modules than prescribed, will be charged accordingly.
TERMS OF PAYMENT
- Personal liability will be attached to a registered student and/or his/her legal guardian for
all tuition and accommodation fees, notwithstanding any award of a bursary that they may
have received. - The contract which forms part of the application form for admission to the University which
was signed by the registered student and/or their legal guardian, legally binds these
parties to pay the full tuition fees, accommodation fees and any ancillary costs for the year
of registration as determined by the University. - As a student’s fee account is linked to his/her academic record and accommodation
choices, it shall be their responsibility to ensure and verify the accuracy and correctness of
such information. - All international students are required to pay the full tuition and residence fees upfront, on
registration. The fees are based on international citizen (citizen of a country other than
South Africa) rates unless the study programmes for which they are enrolling are marketed
at a specific price. - All SADC Students are required to pay the full tuition and full residence fees upfront, on
every year of registration. The fees are based on the South African citizen rates unless the
study programmes for which they are enrolling are marketed at a specific price. - All African Non-SADC Students are required to pay the full tuition and full residence fees
upfront, on every year of registration. The fees are based on the South African citizen
rates unless the study programmes for which they are enrolling are marketed at a specific
price. - All Overseas International Refugee/Asylum Seeker Students are required to pay the
full tuition and full residence fees upfront, on every year of registration. The fees are based
on international citizen rates unless the study programmes for which they are enrolling are
marketed at a specific price. - All African Refugee/Asylum Seeker Students are required to pay the full tuition and full
residence fees upfront, on every year of registration. The fees are based on the South
African citizen rates unless the study programmes for which they are enrolling are
marketed at a specific price. - All Overseas International Students are required to pay the full tuition and full residence
fees upfront, on every year of registration. The fees are based on international citizen rates
unless the study programmes for which they are enrolling are marketed at a specific price.
University of Western Cape Student Prospectus Fees
RECOGNITION FEE PER MODULE
An R565 fee is payable for every module completed at another tertiary institution and
recognized by the University as a credit towards obtaining a degree or diploma at the
University.
A R330 fee is payable per subject or module credited by the University upon applying for
exemption at another tertiary institution.
BURSARY HOLDERS
Students whose studies are financed by means of a bursary not administered by the
University, just prior to or at registration submit written proof of the granting of such a bursary
and the amount thereof must be stipulated.
If an acceptable written proof of a bursary granted is submitted and the bursary covers full
tuition, the student will be required to only pay the R1,515 registration fee.