UWC Online Application 2025 – University of the Western Cape Apply Now

Transferring students should too ensure that all transcripts and academic records are submitted as early as possible as well as that a final transcript of current studies being undertaken reaches the Admissions Office as soon as possible after receipt.

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 than one institution and type of tertiary education institution.

Document Required to Complete Application

Matriculants
POPIA Consent Form (click here for consent form) – Must be submitted with application

Post-Matric Learners
If you have written the NSC examination already, you need to submit the following:
– Certified copy of your NSC Certificate or Senior Certificate
– Certified copy of your identification document
– If Applicable, proof of any studies with academic records you may have completed.
– If applicable, proof that you are currently improving your NSC results
– An affidavit describing in brief the activities post-matric/NSC

Transfer Students
– If you are applying from another institution of higher learning you need to submit the
following:
– Certified copy of your NSC Certificate or Senior Certificate
– Certified copy of your Identification document
– Certified Certificate of good conduct from your current/previous institution
– Certified Official Academic Transcript
– Module content/Yearbook descriptor from your institution for all modules completed
– Certified Degree certificate (if applicable)

Post Graduate Applicants
– Certified copy of South African identity document
– Certified copy of Passport (International Applicants only)
– Official Academic Transcripts/record of results (All applicants)
– Certified copies of degree certificates (All applicants)
– SAQA Evaluation Certificate (International applicants only)
– Short Curriculum Vitae (CV) (All applicants)
– One page letter of motivation (All applicants)
– Short research intention (Master and Doctoral applicants only)

International Students Undergrad
– You need to submit your final school results to Universities South Africa (USAf) for an
evaluation.
Application for Exemption is to be done with Universities South Africa (USAf) formerly
Higher Education South Africa (HESA) using the following link:
https://mb.usaf.ac.za/online-assessment-and-application
We unfortunately will not be able to respond to your application until you submit a
confirmation letter issued by USAf stating that you qualify to study at a South African University.
– Certified copy of your passport.

International Students Post Graduate
You need to submit all your qualifications to the South African Qualifications Association (SAQA) for
an evaluation
Please visit the SAQA website at www.saqa.org.za for more information about the process.
We cannot respond to your application until you submit a certificate issued by SAQA stating the NQF
level of your qualifications.
– Certified copy of your passport.

Students applying for readmission to UWC
If you have studied at UWC previously and have taken a break in study, you need to provide a letter
of motivation to be considered for readmission to your respective faculty.

Should your contact details change please contact the UWC Contact Centre (+27 21 959 3900/01 or [email protected]) and update your details.

Please note 

• Applicants who have applied for study at UWC and who then wish to apply for UWC RESIDENCE must  apply online click here to apply for UWC Residence
• Upload all outstanding documents click here to submit documents
• To apply for NSFAS and financial aid click here

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 than one institution and type of tertiary education institution.

UWC Contact Centre
Tel: +27 21 959 3900/01
Email: [email protected]
Webchat: click here
Office Hours: 09h00-16h00 (Monday – Friday, excluding public holidays)