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APPLY TO UWC: Your Future Starts Here!
2027 Admissions
Join a university that inspires excellence. World class education,
cutting-edge research, and a vibrant, inclusive community.
Diverse Programmes | Top-Tier Education | Endless Opportunities
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Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadlines.
Your 5-Step Application Journey
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- Check programme specific requirements
- Calculate my APS Score
- See which programmes I qualify for
Documents Required
- Applicants under 18 must submit a signed consent form. If parents are unavailable, a legal guardian or responsible adult must sign. Upload by 30 September 2026 via the Document Upload Portal. POPIA Consent Form (download)
- Certified copy of NSC Certificate or Senior Certificate
- Certified copy of ID document
- Affidavit explaining post-matric activities
- Proof of upgraded National Senior Certificate results (if applicable)
- Applications require a National Senior Certificate (NSC)
- A Statement of Results cannot be used for final application

- Certified copy of NSC Certificate or Senior Certificate
- Certified ID
- Certificate of good conduct
- Official Academic Transcript
- Module descriptors
• Applications require a National Senior Certificate (NSC)
• A Statement of Results cannot be used for final application

- Certified ID/Passport
- Official transcripts & degree certificates
- SAQA Evaluation (international)
- CV, motivation letter, research intention
- Final school results to USAf for evaluation
- USAf confirmation letter
- Certified passport copy
- SAQA evaluation certificate
- Certified passport copy
- Letter of motivation to be considered for readmission
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Definition of Terms
Full-time student: Attends university for day classes.
Part-time student: Attends after-hours tuition.
Undergraduate (UG): Studying for first degree.
Postgraduate (PG): Further study after a degree.
First-time entering: First registration at this level.
Entering student: Previously registered elsewhere, now new qualification.
Transfer student: From another institution.
Affiliate/Occasional: Non-credit study or not pursuing a qualification.
Matriculant: Passed final school-leaving examination.
Post-Matriculant: Already sat NSC examinations.
Bachelor’s Pass: Allows application for degree programmes.
Choose UWC – Key Information
Getting you from where you are to where you want to be
Change Your Study Choice?
Submit a Programme Change Request before the application deadline. Click Here
Critical Information
- OSwD: Complete the disability section in the online application for support. Contact OSWD at: +27 21 959 4170 | oswd@uwc.ac.za.
- Programme Availability: Limited spaces; admission is competitive and not guaranteed.
- Update Contact Details: Notify the UWC Contact Centre of any changes at +27 21 959 3900/01 | Email: admissions@uwc.ac.za Office Hours: 09h00–16h00 (Mon–Fri, excl. public holidays).
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