University of the Western Cape Application Dates
University of the Western Cape Application Dates
Applying to the University of the Western Cape (UWC) requires careful planning and meeting important deadlines. It is important to know the application deadlines so as not to miss your chance to join this prestigious institution. This article provides the information you need to stay one step ahead of the UWC application deadline.
Important Notice
- To apply online, candidates must have a working email address. Email will be used for all correspondence from the university regarding your application. If you don’t have a working email address, you can set one up using Gmail, Yahoo Mail, or any other email service provider you like.
- Please make sure you have completely filled out the area on the online form if you are a person with a disability so we can get in touch with you about your support needs. Contact the Office for Students with Disabilities if you have any questions about disability support at the university by sending an email to oswd@uwc.ac.za or calling +27 21 959 4170.
- Click here to apply for UWC Residence if you have already applied to study at UWC and want to apply for UWC RESIDENCE as well. For the Residence application Guide, go here. Due to the restricted availability of residence placement, not all candidates can be accepted. Based on placement requirements and space availability, only those applicants who have received study offers from the university will be chosen (not all applicants who have received study offers can be accommodated). You can reach resservices1@uwc.ac.za or call +27 21 959 2569 with any questions about housing.
University of the Western Cape Application Dates
- Applications for 2024 will open on 13 May 2023 and close on 30 September 2023
- Applications for Bachelor of Dentistry and Oral Health as well as School of Government postgraduate degrees close on 31 August 2023.
- Applications for BA Honours Sports Recreation and Exercise Science, BA Honours in Biokinetics, and BSc Honours Biokinetics close on 31 July 2023.
General Criteria for Admission to the University
Bachelor’s Degree Admission Criteria:
The minimum requirement for admission 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 selected from the following recognized 20-credit NSC subjects (known as the “designated subject list”): Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Consumer Studies, Information Technology, Languages (o).
Diploma Admission Criteria:
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 recognized NSC 20-credit subjects.
Higher Certificate Admission Criteria:
The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate as certified by Umalusi.
Document required to apply
Post-Matric Learners
If you have written the NSC examination already, you need to submit the following:
- Certified copy of your NSC certificate or Senior Certificate
- Certified copy of your identification document
- Proof of any studies with academic records, if applicable, you may have completed
- If applicable, proof that you are currently improving your NSC results
- In an affidavit a brief description of activities post-matric/NSC
Transfer Students
If you are applying from another institution of higher learning, you must submit certified copies of the following documents:
- NSC Certificate or Senior Certificate
- Identification document
- Certificate of good conduct from your institution
- Official Academic Transcript
- Module content / Yearbook descriptor from your institution for all modules completed
- Degree certificate (if applicable)
Students applying for readmission to UWC
If you previously attended UWC but took a hiatus from your studies, you must submit a letter of motivation to be considered for readmission to your particular faculty.
International Students
- You need to submit your final school results to Universities South Africa (USAf) for an evaluation
- Application for Exemption is to be done with Universities South Africa (USAf) formerly Higher Education South Africa (HESA) using the following link: https://mbit-application.usaf.ac.za/assessment/
- We, unfortunately, will not be able to respond to your application until you submit a confirmation letter issued by USAf stating that you qualify to study at a South African University
- Certified copy of your passport
Post Graduate students
- Certified copy of identification document
- Certified copy of Passport (International Applicants only)
- Official Academic Transcripts/record of results (All applicants)
- Certified copies of degree certificates (All applicants)
- SAQA Evaluation Certificate (International Applicants only)
- Short Curriculum Vitae (CV) (All applicants)
- One-page letter of motivation (All applicants)
- Short research intention (Master and Doctoral applicants only)
To apply to the University of the Western Cape (UWC), click here to apply.
CONTACT DETAILS
University of the Western Cape,
Robert Sobukwe Road,
Bellville, 7535
Republic of South Africa
info@uwc.ac.za | +27 21 959 2911
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