University of the Western Cape Online Application 2023-2024

Welcome to our blog post on eligibility requirements for the University of the Western Cape in 2023-2024. Here, we will outline the various criteria that students must meet in order to be considered for enrolment at the university.

General Requirements for UWC Admission

Bachelor’s Degree Admission Criteria:
The minimum admission criteria is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the following recognized 20-credit NSC subjects (known as the ‘designated subject list’): Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Consumer Studies, Information Technology, Languages (one language of learning and teaching at a higher education institution and two other recognised language subjects), Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies, Visual Arts.

Diploma Admission Criteria:
The minimum admission criteria is a National Senior Certificate as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.

Higher Certificate Admission Criteria:
The minimum admission criteria is a National Senior Certificate as certified by Umalusi.

The Point System
UWC will employ a weighted system for determining points for admission to degree and diploma programs, as described as follows:

(*) – ‘English’ here refers to either English home language or English first additional language, not second additional language, which would rather fall under ‘other subjects’

How to Apply UWC Online

If you’re looking to apply to universities in South Africa, then you should definitely check out the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Not only does this university have a great reputation, but it also offers a variety of excellent academic programs. Plus, the city of Cape Town is home to a number of great companies and startups, which means that there are a number of opportunities for career development here. In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know in order to apply to UWC.

Step One

• Applicants may apply for a maximum of TWO programme choices
• Applicants must try to keep your options open, most especially when applying for programmes in Faculties such as Dentistry, Community and Health Sciences and Law
• Kindly note that, there is NO application fee payable
• Applications close on 30 September in every academic year

STEP 2 – Recognition of Application

• After completion of the online application form you will get a letter via email from the University acknowledging receipt of your application
• Kindly note that, the acknowledgment letter will contain your APPLICANT NUMBER
• In all correspondence with the university, this applicant number must be used.
• You will also get a brochure showing 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 – Uploading of  Supporting Documentation

• Applicants must note that, to upload supporting documents, go to http://studentdocumentupload.uwc.ac.za/ complete the form and upload the required documents
• There is no need to upload any supporting documents for current matriculants.
• 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 the academic year
• 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 the academic year.

Applicants should note that:

• If they are interested in applying to the University of the Western Cape, they should first check the application form online.
• This will allow an applicant to save time, as you won’t need to print and mail the form.
• You can also fill in the application form on your computer and print it out for easy reference.
• The online application process is quick, straightforward, and free of charge.
• Once you have completed the form, you will need to submit it to the University of the Western Cape.