2024 University of the Western Cape Online Application Form

Applications for the 2024 academic year are now open

Applications close on 30 September 2024 (except MPsych which closes on 14 May 2024, and Bachelor of Dentistry and Oral Health, BA Honours Biokinetics, BSc Honours Biokinetics as well as School of Government postgraduate degrees which closes on 31 August 2024)

There is NO application fee

All applications must be completed online and required supporting documents submitted by the closing dates above. Applications will only be considered complete once all required documents have been submitted (no emailed documents will be accepted).

Competition for space is great and applicants are reminded to apply to more than one tertiary institution.

Important

Applicants must have a valid email address in order to apply online. All communication from the University in regards to your application will be sent via email. Should you not have a valid email address you can create an email account using Gmail, Yahoo Mail or any other email provider you may prefer.

If you are a person with a disability, please ensure that you have completed that section fully in the online form to allow us to make contact with you regarding your support needs. Should you have any queries related to disability support at the University contact the Office for Students with Disabilities at oswd@uwc.ac.za or at +27 21 959 4170.

Please also note that there is no separate application form for accommodation, if you responded YES on the question for University accommodation, you have applied. Residence placement is limited and not all applicants can be accommodated. Selection will only be done from those applicants who are made offers of study by the University based on placement criteria and availability of space (not all applicants who have been made an offer to study can be accommodated). For any residence enquiries you can contact +27 21 959 2569 or resservices1@uwc.ac.za.

Applying To UWC

All applicants must apply ONLINE, click here to apply.
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.
You will be emailed a confirmation letter once you have completed the online application (within 24-48 hours), with further instructions on the submission of required documentation (click here to submit documents).
Applicants can check the status of their application by clicking here and going to ‘Application Status’.

Applications close on 30 September 2024, all required documents must be submitted by this date as well.
Applications for Bachelor of Dentistry and Oral Health as well as School of Government postgraduate degrees close on 31 August 2024.

IMPORTANT
Applicants currently in grade 12 and applying for admission will receive a final outcome when final results are published in 2024.
All other applicants will receive an outcome by end November 2024. Those that are still awaiting final results for 2024 will receive final outcomes in Jan/Feb 2024.
Applicants will notified of an outcome via email or they can check the status of their application by clicking here and going to ‘Application Status’.

Please note the following programmes will NOT be offered in 2024 for first time entering students:
Bachelor of Science in Complementary Health Sciences (General Stream)
Bachelor of Science in Complementary Health Sciences (Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Stream)

CLICK HERE FOR GENERAL ADMISSIONS CRITERIA UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Please note that the number of applicants usually far exceeds the number of spaces available in various programmes. As a result offers are based on merit and availability of space, not all applicants who meet the minimum admission requirements for their programme/s of choice, can be made an offer to study. Make sure you have applied to more that one institution and type of tertiary education institution.

Changed your mind about your choice of study?
Do not submit a new application
Check with the Contact Centre (+27 21 959 3900/01 or admissions@uwc.ac.za) if you may change your programme choice
Should your contact details change please contact the UWC Contact Centre (+27 21 959 3900/01 or admissions@uwc.ac.za) and update your details.UWC Contact Centre
Tel:+27 21 959 3900/01
Email:admissions@uwc.ac.za
Webchat:click here
Office Hours: 08h45-16h00

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