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… Read More »
Tuition fees are charged per module within a prescribed programme. Students, who registerfor more or fewer modules than prescribed, will be charged accordingly. This is a standard amount of R4290 (this includes the registration fee of R1515) that applies to all South African students. Students will not be able to register if this amount is not… Read More »
The UWC is committed to providing access to students who have the potential to succeed.The University does not compromise on the standards of excellence required to obtain certificates, diplomas or degrees. A flexible admission system and equitable selection procedures are used to ensure that students from all sectors of the community have a fair chance of… Read More »
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects. General Criteria for Admission to the University Bachelor’s Degree Admission Criteria:The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an… Read More »
Welcome to the Registration Information page for 2024. Please note: FIRST SEMESTER REGISTRATION THE 2024 ACADEMIC YEAR WILL COMMENCE ON MONDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2024 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE ONLINE REGISTRATION GUIDE ONLINE REGISTRATION ASSISTED REGISTRATION (SPECIFIC FACULTIES AND PROGRAMMES ONLY) Key information by student type First Year Students Returning Undergraduate Students Postgraduate Students (New… Read More »
An undergraduate is an applicant/student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree. Applicants who are currently in Grade 12, improving their results for Grade 12 written in previous years (post-matrics), transferring applicants and any applicant that has not completed a first degree must apply as an UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANT. STEP… Read More »
Undergraduate applications for 2024 will close on 30 September 2023. Selected Postgraduate programmes will close earlier. Please see the website for details. PLEASE NOTE: NO APPLICATION FEE IS PAYABLE If you are under 18 at the time of application you must submit a signed CONSENT FORM. For all other applicants, this is not necessary.If… Read More »
An undergraduate is an applicant/student at a university or college who is studying for his or her first degree. Applicants who are currently in Grade 12, improving their results for Grade 12 written in previous years (post-matrics), transferring applicants and any applicant that has not completed a first degree must apply as an UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANT. STEP… Read More »
Undergraduate applications for 2024 will close on 30 September 2023. Selected Postgraduate programmes will close earlier. Please see the website for details. An applicant under the age of 18 must have the consent form (click here for consent form) signed by either of his/her parents. If a student has no parents (e.g. they are deceased) or the parents… Read More »
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 torevise all fees without prior notice.TUITION FEES – INTERNATIONAL… Read More »