2019 University of the Western Cape Online Application For Admission

2019 University of the Western Cape Online Application For Admission

Applications ​Announcement: 2019 

For more information as to which Programmes are still open for application for admission to the University in 2019 please call the 


UWC Contact Centre @ +27 21 959 3900/ 3901 

Postgraduate Applicants


Postgraduate Applicants may now also complete the form found in the link below to indicate an additional Postgraduate programme.

  1. Please note that this form should only be completed where the applicant wishes to apply for an additional (second) Postgraduate programme.
  2. Before completing this document, the applicant must have completed an application for the first programme.
  3. Please note that the first programme selected will receive preference. https://form.jotform.com/62712964384968​ ​

Attention all Applicants
1. Applications and Selections

I’m sure you have been watching the news about the student protests at universities with concern. Please rest assured that your application to UWC will receive the same quality attention as in any other year. There may be a slight delay in the commencement of the academic year but we are working on a schedule that will not disadvantage you in any way.

If you are writing examinations at the moment then focus on completing these successfully, and if you have applied to UWC, meet our entrance requirements and we have space in the various programmes you will be accepted into first year at the beginning of 2017.


Check your email regularly once matric results have been released.

For postgraduate and post-matric applicants please check your email regularly as faculties are in the process of making offers.

  1. Financial Aid

Applicants who qualify for Financial Aid may apply for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding. Please find the link below to a short VIDEO ​ CLIP at which will explain to you the steps in applying for NSFAS funding.

NFAS Funding

To access t​he document upload function please click UPLOAD


To access the document upload function please click UPLOAD​

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION FORM  APPLY ONLINE

For more information regarding your application please call the UWC Contact Centre @ +27 21 959 3900/ 3901

Additional information about the Application procedures can be seen by clicking on the link below.

Should you require a Hard Copy Application Form Click Here