APPLICATIONS
OPENING DATE: 13 May 2023
CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2023*
*APPLICATIONS FOR BACHELORS OF DENTAL SURGERY
CLOSES ON 31 AUGUST 2023
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FROM HOPE TO ACTION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
2024 Applications Overview
Applications Received Qualifying Applicants Finally Selected
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IMPORTANT
Applicants are not required to pay an application fee
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Applicants must have a valid email address in order to apply
online. All communication from the University in regards to
your application will be sent via email. Should you not have a
valid email address you can create an email account using
Gmail, Yahoo Mail or any other email provider you may prefer.
In order for your application to be considered COMPLETE,
you must successfully complete the online application form as
well as submit and upload all required documentation.
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GENERAL ADMISSIONS CRITERIA FOR 2023
The minimum admissions requirement is a National Senior
Certificat e (NSC) Bachelors pass – an achievement rating of 4
(adequate achievement 50-59%) or better in four subjects
chosen from the recognised 20 credit NSC subjects (known as
the designated subject list).
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2024
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UWC POINTS SYSTEM
For admission to degree and diploma programmes, UWC uses a
weighted system for calculating points. In order to be admitted to
degree studies, the candidate should have attained a minimum
number of points.
In addition to minimum point score requirements as mentioned
above, additional criteria must be met to qualify for admission
to particular study programmes. Check out the programme
specific points requirements:
https://www.uwc.ac.za/SEMU/Pages/Admissions2015.aspx.
Applying to Study at UWC for 2024
PREPARATION – KNOW WHAT TO STUDY?
1 Browse our academic programmes https://www.uwc.ac.za/
Pages/AllProgrammes.aspx to see if UWC off ers a programme
you’re interested in. Check the administration requirements to
make sure you will qualify for the programme. Do the PACE
programme online and identify the careers you are best suited for.
GETTING READY TO APPLY
2 Make sure you have the following documentation and information
with you before you start your online application: ID/Passport
number, valid email address, active cell numbers, school address,
contact details of your parent/guardian. Please make sure your
email and cell number is entered correctly.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 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 minimum requirements does not
guarantee you a place. Competition for most of our degrees is high
and demand for places generally exceeds the number of available
space. Final selection is made subject to the availability of space in a
specific programme, academic results and other entry requirements
where applicable.
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STARTING YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION
4 Start your application by going to the online application portal
on the university website, and creating a new application. If you
are a current matriculant you must select “Undergraduate
Programme’’. Make sure your email address and cell number are
correct as UWC will communicate with your via these two
methods.
Once you have completed the online form click “ACCEPT ‘’to
complete your application. For possible placement in University
Residence complete section 3.
5 SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Complete the online application form by going to https://www.
uwc.ac.za/Students/Admin/Pages/Apply-Online.aspx
6 COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION
You will receive an acknowledgement letter via email confirming
your application submission. Carefully read the
acknowledgement letter. Keep your Application Number safe
as you will need to use to check on your application status or if
you wish to update your details. For enquiries or assistance call
our Admissions Office or Contact Centre at 021 959 3900/01.
7 WHAT NEXT?
The university will notify all current grade 12 applicants on their
fi nal selection in January 2024 once matric results are released.
All other applicants will be notified by mid December 2023.
8 FEES AND FUNDING
Our fees section provides a list of the average tuition fees for the
firsty ear of study according to degree:
https://www.uwc.ac.za/Pages/AllProgrammes.aspx.
(Fees indicated are for the 2023 Academic year and is subject to
change in 2024). For more detailed information you may request
a fee quotation by emailing your request to:
studaccounts@uwc.ac.za.
Applications for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme
(NSFAS) are not handled by the University. Please click https://
my.nsfas.org.za/mynsfas/selfservice.html to access the
NSFAS website and apply direct.
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Applying online process
APPLY ONLINE
STEP
1 • To apply online, go to: https://www.uwc.ac.za/Students/
Admin/Pages/Apply-Online.aspx
• 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
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPLICATION
STEP
2 • 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
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UPLOAD SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
STEP
3 • To upload supporting documents, go to http://
studentdocumentupload.uwc.ac.za/ complete the form
and upload 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 certifi
ed copy of your academic record and certificate of good
conduct, stamped by the institution’s registrar.
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OFFER TO STUDY
STEP
4 • Successful applicants will receive communication via email
offering a firm place and information about registration and
orientation for 2024
• 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 have it accepted on your behalf
• Applicants who have accepted their offers will receive
communication via email informing them about
registration and orientation for 2024.
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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
Getting you from where you are, to where you want to be.
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Documents Required
CURRENT MATRICULANTS
(You are in Grade 12 in 2023). You are not required
to submit any documentation.
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POST-MATRIC LEARNERS (Already Matriculated )
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
• Proof of any studies with academic records, if
applicable, you may have completed
• If applicable, proof that you are currently
improving your NSC results
• In an affidavit a brief description of activities
post-matric/NSC
• Applicants who are re-writing Grade 12 subjects,
applications will be processed on the current grade
12 results. If Grade 12 has been written more than
once then your combined results must be
submitted with your application. Applicant must
indicate if they are re-writing some of their NSC
subjects
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TRANSFER STUDENTS
If you are applying from another institution of higher
learning you need to submit certified copies of the
following:
• NSC Certificate or Senior Certificate
• Identification document
• Conduct Certificate from your institution
• Official Academic Transcript
• Module content / Yearbook descriptor from your
institution for all modules completed
• Degree certificate (if applicable)
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.
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Documents Required
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
• 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:
http://mbit-application.hesa.org.za/assessment
• 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 or Refugee Permit.
• High School Qualifications
NB: B.Nursing applicants will be required to provide
SAQA Evaluation Certificate for professional
Registration
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POST GRADUATE STUDENTS
• Certified copy of identification 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 (Applicants with
International Qualifications only)
• Short Curriculum Vitae (CV) (All applicants)
• One page letter of motivation (All applicants)
• Short research intention (Master and Doctoral
applicants only)
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FAQs
What procedures do I follow if have not received a
response from the University?
You may call the UWC Contact Centre on 021 959 23900/01
to enquire or email admissions@uwc.ac.za.
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Do I get credits for courses offered at colleges?
You may enquire at the relevant faculty to verify credit
applications for courses completed at another tertiary institution.
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Do I need to apply again if I have applied the previous year
and have not been accepted?
Yes, an applicant is required to fill out another application
form for each academic year.
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Sports
UWC Sport Builds and profiles the image of the University
through the support of both competitive and campus
recreation sport as a contributor to the holistic development
of the students and staff of the University.
SPORT CODES ON OFFER:
Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Chess, Cricket, Dance, Hiking,
Netball, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball
CONTACT
Contact Person: Hayward Barends
Email: hmbarends@uwc.ac.za or sport@uwc.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 959 2023
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Residential Services
About a quarter of the students at UWC are in university
residences. The Residential and Catering Services Office allocates
and manages accommodation in university residences for about
5800 full-time UWC students. Applicants for places (or for
readmission to residence at the beginning of a new year) must be
in good academic and financial standing and have a clean
disciplinary record. Details of what these requirements mean are
available on request.
CONTACT
Tel: 021 959-2999
Fax: 021 937-2671
Email: jwanza@uwc.ac.za
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Students with Disabilities
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSwD) is the central
campus resource for disabled students who wish to request
academic accommodations. In collaboration with students,
faculties and departments, we coordinate accommodations and
support to ensure equal access, promote awareness, as well as
providing an individualised support structure for students with
disabilities within the UWC community.
CONTACT
Centre for Student Services, University of the Western Cape
Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville
Tel: 021 959-2299
E-mail: oswd@uwc.ac.za
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UWC’s Recent Achievements
UWC IN NUMBERS
NUMBER OF STUDENTS BREAKDOWN 7 FACULTIES
20% ARTS
Postgraduates COMMUNITY AND
HEALTH SCIENCES
DENTISTRY
ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT
SCIENCES
80% EDUCATION
Undergraduates
25 000
LAW
NATURAL SCIENCES
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RESEARCH COMMUNITY
The South African Research Five UWC researchers have
Chairs Initiative (SARChI) is achieved National Research
designed to attract and retain Foundation A-ratings,
excellence in research and recognising them as leading
innovation at South African international researchers.
public universities.
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RANKINGS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
TOP 10 UWC has consistently been ranked in
the top 10 universities in South Africa.
TOP 200 UWC was placed in the top 200 in the
world for its Astronomy and Physics.
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CONTACT US
For more information about:
• Bursaries or financial aid contact us at:
Financial aid office on (021) 959 9753/ 959 2737
Edu-Loan Office on (021) 959 3104
• Residence fees contact us at:
Residential Services on (021) 959 2569
Online applications available on UWC
Website: www.uwc.ac.za
For more information about applications call us on
(021 959 3900/1/2 or visit us at www.uwc.ac.za
USEFUL CONTACTS
UWC Contact Centre 021 959 3900/01/02
Financial Aid Helpdesk 021 959 9753
Student Credit Management Helpdesk 021 959 3558
Faculty Helpdesk:
Faculty of Arts 021 959 2152
Faculty of Community and 021 959 2852
Health Sciences
Faculty of Economic and 021 959 3164
Management Sciences
Faculty of Law 021 959 3291
Faculty of Dentistry 021 937 3000
Faculty of Natural Sciences 021 959 3426
Faculty of Education 021 959 2276
Kovacs UWC Student Village 021 959 9500
Residence 021 959 2569
Library 021 959 2073
University Exchange 021 959 2911
Centre for Student Support Services 021 959 2299
Student Enrolment Management Unit 021 959 2405
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