2024 University of the Western Cape Online Application Form

2024 University of the Western Cape Online Application Form

Applications ​Announcement: 2024 

For more information as to which Programmes are still open for application for admission to the University in 2024 please call the 
UWC Contact Centre @ +27 21 959 3900/ 3901 
Postgraduate Applicants
Postgraduate Applicants may now also complete the form found in the link below to indicate an additional Postgraduate programme.

  1. Please note that this form should only be completed where the applicant wishes to apply for an additional (second) Postgraduate programme.
  2. Before completing this document, the applicant must have completed an application for the first programme.
  3. Please note that the first programme selected will receive preference. https://form.jotform.com/62712964384968​ ​

Attention all Applicants
1. Applications and Selections
I’m sure you have been watching the news about the student protests at universities with concern. Please rest assured that your application to UWC will receive the same quality attention as in any other year. There may be a slight delay in the commencement of the academic year but we are working on a schedule that will not disadvantage you in any way.
If you are writing examinations at the moment then focus on completing these successfully, and if you have applied to UWC, meet our entrance requirements and we have space in the various programmes you will be accepted into first year at the beginning of 2024.
Check your email regularly once matric results have been released.
For postgraduate and post-matric applicants please check your email regularly as faculties are in the process of making offers.

2024-2025 University of the Western Cape Online Application Form

2024 – 2024 University of the Western Cape Online Application Form

2024 University of the Western Cape Online Application Form : To apply to the University of the Western Cape , you need the documents below :
1) A certified copy of the green bar coded ID
2) Proof of payment of any relevant application fees
3) Certified copy of grade 11 results and any latest grade 12 results
For a full list of tips to remember before you apply, See Application Checklist. Applicants must check individual further requirements for each course and each tertiary institution. Please also be aware of NBTs and check with your university if you need NBT results to apply.
FYI: South Africans learners wishing to apply online will need a working email address and an ID number. Foreign learners wishing to apply will need to have their passport number.
University of the Western Cape Admission Requirements
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University of the Western Cape Online Application Form

General Criteria for Admission to the University

For the Bachelor’s Degree:

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 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 (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognized language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies, Visual Arts.

For the Diploma:

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.

For the Higher Certificate:

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate as certified by Umalusi​.
NSC ​LEVEL PERCENTAGE​ POINTS FOR
ENGLISH​ (*)
POINTS FOR
MATHS OR MATHS LIT​
POINTS FOR
LIFE ORIENTATION​
POINTS FOR EACH​
OTHER SUBJECT
8 90-100% 15 15 3 8
​​7 ​80-89% ​13 ​13 ​3 ​7
​6 ​70-79% ​11 ​11 ​2 ​6
​5 ​60-69% ​9 ​9 ​2 ​5
​4 ​50-59% ​7 ​7 ​2 ​4
​3 ​40-49% ​5 ​5 ​1 ​3
​2 ​30-39% ​3 ​3 ​1 ​2
​1 20-29% ​1 ​1 ​1 ​1
less than 20% ​ 0 0 0 0

(*) – ‘English’ here refers to either English home language or English first additional language, not second additional language, which would rather fall under ‘other subjects’

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2024 University of the Western Cape Online Application Form

2024 University of the Western Cape Online Application Form

University of the Western Cape Application 2024 :To apply to the University of Cape Town , you need the documents below :
University of the Western Cape Application 2024
1) A certified copy of the green bar coded ID
2) Proof of payment of any relevant application fees
3) Certified copy of grade 11 results and any latest grade 12 results
For a full list of tips to remember before you apply, See Application Checklist. Applicants must check individual further requirements for each course and each tertiary institution. Please also be aware of NBTs and check with your university if you need NBT results to apply.
FYI: South Africans learners wishing to apply online will need a working email address and an ID number. Foreign learners wishing to apply will need to have their passport number.

Admission Requirement

Entry requirements are the minimum academic standards that the University requires in order to consider you for entry into one of our degree programmes. 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

How to Apply

STEP 1 – APPLY ONLINE

  • ​To apply online, go to: https://www.uwc.ac.za/Students/Admin/Pages/Apply-Online.aspx​
  • You may apply for a maximum of TWO programme choices
  • Try to keep your options open, especially when applying for programmes in Faculties such as Dentistry, Community and Health Sciences and Law
  • There is NO application fee payable
  • Applications close on 30 September 2024
  • Applications for BCHD close on 31 August 2024

STEP 2 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATION

  • ​After completion of the online application form you will receive a letter via email from the University acknowledging receipt of your application
  • The acknowledgment letter will contain your APPLICANT NUMBER
  • This applicant number is to be used in all communication with the University
  • You will also receive a brochure indicating the SUPPORTING documents that you will need to submit to the University by the application closing dates for your application to be considered complete

STEP 3 – UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

  • To upload supporting documents, go to http://studentdocumentupload.uwc.ac.za/​ complete the form and upload required documents
  • Current Matriculants, do not need to upload any supporting documentation
  • Already Matriculated: Upload your matric certificate/foreign school leaving certificate.
  • Attending Another Tertiary Institution: Upload a certified copy of your academic record and certificate of good conduct, stamped by the institution’s registrar.

STEP 4 – OFFER TO STUDY

  • ​Current Matriculants may be made a PROVISIONAL offer IN 2024 (a provisional offer is not a guarantee of a place to study at the University).
  • Successful applicants will receive communication via email offering a firm place and information about registration and orientation for 2024
  • Once a FIRM/FINAL offer is received, applicants will be required to ACCEPT the offer within the designated time
  • Should you not ACCEPT your offer in the designated period you will forfeit your place to study (your offer will expire)
  • You may however, call or email the UWC Contact Centre and enquire as to whether your offer is still available even after it has expired and have it accepted on your behalf
  • Applicants who have accepted their offers will receive communication via email informing them about registration and orientation for 2024.