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Are Applications For 2026 Open At UWC

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is now accepting online applications for the 2026 academic year. Applications are open from April 2, 2025, to September 30, 2025, and can be submitted through the UWC website at www.uwc.ac.za.

Prospective students can apply for undergraduate or postgraduate programs and choose up to two programs as their primary and secondary options. Online applications are preferred, but printable forms are also available on the website.

UWC invites both South African and international students to apply for a range of academic opportunities.

No Application Fee at UWC for 2026 Intake

Looking to apply to the University of the Western Cape? Great news—there’s no application fee! The application portal is open for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline to ensure you’re considered for admission. Don’t wait until the last minute—apply early!

UWC University Application Requirements For 2026

You need to have the following documents ready:

Postgraduate Candidates

Certified copy of identification document
Certified copy of Passport (for international applicants only)
Official Academic transcripts or records of results (for all applicants)
Certified copies of degree certificates (All applicants)
SAQA Evaluation Certificate (for international applicants only)
Short Curriculum Vitae (CV) (All applicants)
One-page letter of motivation (All applicants)
Short research intention (Master and Doctoral applicants only)

Candidate from another university

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
A certificate of good conduct from your institution
Official Academic Transcript
Module content / Yearbook descriptor from your institution for all modules completed
Degree certificate (if applicable)

If you have written the NSC examination already, you need to submit the following:

Certified copy of your NSC certificate or Senior Certificate
A 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

Foreign Applicants from countries other than South Africa

Universities South Africa (USAf) evaluates final school results.
Authenticated copy of your passport

Application Fee

There is no application fee for UWC

How to apply for UWC

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) encourages all students to submit their applications online. However, you can manually submit the application after downloading it from www.uwc.ac.za. Complete the form thoroughly, using a pen and black ink to answer all questions. If applicants would prefer to submit their applications in hard copy, they can pick them up from the institution and turn them in in person or by mail using the address below. Candidates cannot apply via fax or email.

Postal Address