Undergraduate Applications

Current Grade 12 Requirements

For learners completing Grade 12 in the current academic year.

• POPIA Consent Form must be submitted by applicants under 18.
• No other documents are required at this stage.
• Admission will be based on final Grade 12 results, released in January 2027.

Post-Matric Requirements

For applicants who have already completed Grade 12 or are improving results.

• Certified copy of National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate. Note: Statement of Results will not be accepted. Applicants must submit the official NSC or Senior Certificate.
• Certified copy of ID document.
• Affidavit explaining current post-matric activity, for example gap year or employment.
• If applicable, proof of upgraded or current NSC results.

External Transfer Requirements

For applicants transferring to UWC from another institution.

• Certified copy of National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Senior Certificate. Note: Statement of Results will not be accepted. Applicants must submit the official NSC or Senior Certificate.
• Certified copy of ID document.
• Official academic transcript, certified.
• Certificate of good conduct.
• Module descriptors, where required.
• Degree certificate, if applicable, certified.

Important Note: Credit transfer is not guaranteed and is subject to departmental approval.

Internal Transfer Requirements

For current UWC students applying for admission to another programme.

• Applicants must apply online during the official application period.
• A letter of motivation explaining the reason for the programme change may be required.
• Applicants must meet the minimum admission requirements for the new programme.
• Selection is subject to academic performance and space availability within the faculty or department.
• Approval of a transfer is not guaranteed and is subject to faculty approval.

Re-admission Requirements

For students returning to UWC after a break of one year or more.

• Students who discontinued their studies for one academic year or more must apply for readmission.
• A new online application must be submitted for the relevant academic year.
• Students may be required to submit a letter explaining the reason for the interruption of studies.
• Admission is subject to faculty rules, academic standing, and space availability.
• Additional supporting documents may be requested by the faculty or department.
• Re-admission is not guaranteed and is subject to faculty approval.