How to Apply to University of the Western Cape 2025-2026

UWC Application and Acceptance Process

You have chosen to study at UWC, now it is time to apply. We have made applying to university very simple; just follow these few simple steps below:

• University of the Western Cape Important Application Dates
  
•  University of the Western Cape Admission Requirements
  
• University of the Western Cape Application Transport
•  University of the Western Cape Residences/Accommodation
•  University of the Western Cape Other Important Information

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 , 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 .

Please note the following programmes will NOT be offered in 2025-2026 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

When should I apply?

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in the application cycle. You can find UWC’s online application form here.

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.

For more information please call the Contact Centre: (021) 959 3900 / 959 3901.

Application Fees:

Applicants are required to pay an application fee of R100.00, and thereafter late application fee will be R150.00.

Application fee may be paid using the following methods:

• Cash, Debit Card, Credit Card, Cheque at UWC’s Cashiers on the on the ground floor of the Student Administration, West Wing building.
• Direct Deposit at ASBA Bank
• Electronic Funds Tranfer (EFT) from your bank
• Credit Card Payment will be accepted – online at www.uwc.ac.za

          Cash Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08h30 – 16h30

Submitting of Results and Documents:

School learners must ensure that all examination results from Grade 11 until September of Grade 12 are submitted. Failure to do such may result in delays within the student’s application process. You might find that you applied early in Grade 12 and thus only sent in your final Grade 11 results. If this is true, as the year progresses and you receive more results keep sending them through to UWC, that way they will have all your results by the time finals come around.