Entry requirements are the minimum academic standards that the University requires to consider you for entry into one of our degree programmes. However, simply meeting the requirements does not guarantee you a place.
Competition for most of our degrees is high and demand for places generally exceeds the number of places available. Final selection is made subject to the availability of places, academic results and other entry requirements where applicable.
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the following recognised 20-credit NSC subjects (known as the ‘designated subject list’):
The following brochure provides information about the UWC mainstream and extended programmes:
Download General Admissions Criteria.
Available Academic Programmes
The UWC has a variety of academic programmes available, to browse available programmes at the university, please click here.
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) Bachelors
pass – an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement 50-59%) or better in four
subjects chosen from the recognised 20-credit NSC subjects (known as the designated subject list).
UWC Points System
For admission to degree and diploma programmes, UWC uses a weighted system
for calculating points. To be admitted to degree studies the candidate should have
attained a minimum number of points.
Refer to each programme on the reverse side of this pamphlet to determine the number of
points required. The attached table indicates how points are allocated.
To complete your online registration, follow the steps below and ensure that you have made a payment of R 4290.00 (upfront tuition fee). The amount stated above includes the registration fee of R 1445.00 and the first instalment of your tuition fees.