University of the Western Cape Online Application 2025-2026
You may apply online. In order to apply online you will need a working email address and your South African identity number, or, if you are an international applicant, your passport number.
If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application by printing the forms from the links below, and sending them to the Admissions Office.
University of the Western Cape UWC Undergraduate Online Application 2025-2026
University of the Western Cape UWC Postgraduate Online Application 2025-2026
Details Of University of the Western Cape UWC Online Application 2025-2026
Admission Requirement
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – 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: Get your application form.
- Online Application:
Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process. - Hardcopy Application:
Apart from the online application, you can request application forms to be sent you by post. To request forms, contact the UWC Contact Centre on 021 959 3900.
You can post your application to:
Student Administration Department
University of the Western Cape
Private Bag X17
Bellville
7530
Step 2: Complete your application form in full.
*Remember you’ll need an email address.
Step 3: Attach all supporting documents.
Step 4: Complete a student accommodation form.
Online Application
- Please note applications for 2020 will open on the 11th of May 2019 and close on 30 September 2019. Applications for Bachelors of Dental Surgery close on 31 August 2019.
- TO APPLY ONLINE
- CLICK HERE
Application Status
All admissions are subject to the University Rules for Admissions.
Management Development Programme
Admission is open to individuals with relevant working experience and with matric. Should you not have matric and wish to apply, you need to follow the RPL process.
A candidate requires:
• Matriculation certificate PLUS at least five years appropriate full-time work experience as proven by one or multiple letters of confirming employment; or
• University Degree or National Diploma in any field; or
• Applicants who have not passed matric may enter the MDP by complying with the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning process and presenting a completed RPL. Contact the School or the Division for Lifelong Learning (DLL) for further details.
Senior Management Development Programme
Admission is open to individuals that have completed an MDP.
Registration Date
The management development programmes offered by the University of the Western Cape provides maximum flexibility through multiple start dates every year as per the table below. Apply now for the next start date.
You enquiry, application, registration and admission as well as payment need to be received 2 weeks prior to the start date to qualify to start.
The University will contact you to confirm your admission. You may be accepted for a future start date if your documentation is not complete and subject to availability for the programme.
Application Check list
- CHOOSE A DEGREE – Browse our academic programmes https://www.uwc.ac.za/Pages/AllProgrammes.aspx to see what programmes we offer, or visit our faculty pages on our website – type in what you would like to study and download the programme information.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION– Complete the online application form by going to https://www.uwc.ac.za/Students/Admin/Pages/Apply-Online.aspx
Contact Details
Telephone : +27 21 959 3900/01/02/03
Student Admissions and Applications
For all Student Admissions and Applications related queries, contact the UWC Contact Centre at:
Telephone : +27 21 959 3900/01
Email Address: admissions@uwc.ac.za
UWC Postal Address
Postal Address : University of the Western Cape
Private Bag X17
Bellville 7535
Republic of South Africa
