It is with pleasure that we welcome you to UWC, an engaged university facing the future in a way that transcends the past and embraces the complex reality of transformation and global technological advances. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to responding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition.
As we enter into a new semester we are doing everything we can with our available resources to improve academic administrative services to you.Together we can make your time at UWC a success.
Please Note:
The University has received over 30000 applications for only 4285 spaces.The University is in the process of selecting applicants based on merit and availability of space in each programme.
First Year Students
For more information about the Registration process, new first year students are encouraged to follow the Registration Guide by click on the link below.
REGISTRATION GUIDE
Documents Upload
- To upload a certified copy of your Identification Document (ID), (2024 matriculants only), please click UPLOAD.
Application for Gap Funding (Missing Middle)
If your combined family income is less than R 600 000.00 and you have not been granted NSFAS funding, and are not a full cost-bursary/scholarship holder, then you may apply to have your upfront and registration fees waivered in order to be cleared for registration purposes only. Please consult the Registration Guide or go to dhetgrant.uwc.ac.za for more details.
Returning Students
For more information about the Registration process for returning students, please click RETURNING STUDENTS
Application for Gap Funding (Missing Middle)
If your combined family income is less than R 600 000.00 and you have not been granted NSFAS funding, and are not a full cost-bursary/scholarship holder, then you may apply to have your upfront and registration fees waivered in order to be cleared for registration purposes only. Please consult the Registration Guide or go to dhetgrant.uwc.ac.za for more details.
Online Registration
For more information about the Online Registration Process please click on the link ONLINE REGISTRATION GUIDE
If you would like to view a step by step Online Demonstration on how to Register Online click ONLINE REGISTRATION DEMO
Your myuwc gmail account
Please note that once you have registered as new student you will receive a gmail account where all official University correspondence will be sent to. For more information about how to access your account please click on our myuwc GMAIL GUIDE for more information.
Pre-registration Checks
Compulsory Documentation
South African Students
- ID Document (original or certified copy)
- The registration fee and first instalment of your fees
Documents Upload
- To upload a certified copy of your Identification Document (ID), (2024 matriculants only), please click UPLOAD.
International Students
- HESA documentation
- Passport (original or certified copy)
- Proof of medical insurance
- Copy of study permit
- Full tuition fees including residence fee
Register Online
STEP 1:
Log-on at: Student Portal .
STEP 2:
Select Student Portal and it will take you to the Student Authentication Screen. Enter your Student Number, ID or Passport.
STEP 3:
Follow the registration steps on the main menu.
(If you are not allowed to continue with online registration, please contact the UWC call centre at 021 959 3900/01/02 for assistance or visit campus for assisted registration).
STEP 4:
Accept the terms and conditions. An email will be sent to your email account with your proof of registration and class timetable.
STEP 5:
Print the documentation received and retain it as proof of registration.
Update student card on campus and collect calendar.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ORIENTATION OR REGISTRATION PLEASE CALL OUR CONTACT CENTRE at
021 959 3900/01 /02 /03. |