University of the Western Cape (UWC) Online Admission

To apply online click here

You may apply for a maximum of TWO programme choices

Try to keep your options open, especially when applying for programmes in Faculties such as Dentistry, Community and Health Sciences, and Law

There is NO application fee payable

Applications close on 30 September

STEP 2 – Acknowledgement Of Application

After completion of the online application form, you will receive a letter via email from the University acknowledging receipt of your application

The acknowledgment letter will contain your APPLICANT NUMBER

This applicant number is to be used in all communication with the University

You will also receive a brochure indicating the SUPPORTING documents that you will need to submit to the University by the application closing dates for your application to be considered complete

STEP 3 – Upload Supporting Documentation

To upload supporting documents, go to http://studentdocumentupload.uwc.ac.za/ complete the form and upload the required documents

Current Matriculants do not need to upload any supporting documentation

Already Matriculated: Upload your matric certificate/foreign school leaving certificate

Attending Another Tertiary Institution: Upload a certified copy of your academic record and certificate of good conduct, stamped by the institution’s registrar

Step 4 – Offer To Study

Successful applicants will receive communication via email offering a firm place and information about registration and orientation for 2021

Once a FIRM/FINAL offer is received, applicants will be required to ACCEPT the offer within the designated time

Should you not ACCEPT your offer in the designated period you will forfeit your place to study (your offer will expire)

You may, however, call or email the UWC Contact Centre and enquire as to whether your offer is still available even after it has expired and had it accepted on your behalf

Applicants who have accepted their offers will receive communication via email informing them about registration and orientation for 2022.

Changed your mind about your choice of study?

Do not submit a new application

Check with the Contact Centre if you may change your programme choice

Should your contact details change please contact the UWC Contact Centre 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