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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
Applications open: 01 April 2026 | General closing: 30 September 2026 |
Dentistry & Oral Health: 31 August 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadlines.

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Documents Required

Matriculants
  • 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)
Post-Matriculants
  • 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) 
Important Note
  • Applications require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) 
  • A Statement of Results cannot be used for final application
Transfer Students
  • Certified copy of NSC Certificate or Senior Certificate
  • Certified ID
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Official Academic Transcript
  • Module descriptors
Important Note
•    Applications require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) 
•    A Statement of Results cannot be used for final application
Postgraduate Applicants
  • Certified ID/Passport
  • Official transcripts & degree certificates
  • SAQA Evaluation (international)
  • CV, motivation letter, research intention
International Undergraduate
  • Final school results to USAf for evaluation
  • USAf confirmation letter
  • Certified passport copy
International Postgraduate
  • SAQA evaluation certificate
  • Certified passport copy
Readmission to UWC
  • Letter of motivation to be considered for readmission

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Definition of Terms

Application Type

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.

Application Category

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.

Admission Type

Matriculant: Passed final school-leaving examination.
Post-Matriculant: Already sat NSC examinations.
Bachelor’s Pass: Allows application for degree programmes.

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Getting you from where you are to where you want to be

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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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