University of Western Cape (UWC) Online Application 2025

The Admissions Office of the University of Western Cape (UWC) has released the online Application Form for the 2025/2026 Academic Year. Qualified and interested applicants are invited to apply for admission to the University of Western Cape for the 2025/2026 academic year.

The University of Western Cape is a research-led, learning and teaching African university with a legacy of social justice, community engagement, and graduate employability. UWC Online Application 2025 is open to all applicants seeking admission to study their respective courses of choice. Therefore, all prospective students who wish to study at UWC should submit their online applications before the deadline.

This page will provide you with the procedures on how to apply for the University of Western Cape (UWC) online application 2025, the courses offered, and the requirements.

UWC Prospectus

The UWC Prospectus is an important document for prospective students, It contains useful information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply and the benefits of accepting a place. You can get it in PDF format by downloading it here

UWC Application Criteria

Below are the minimum Application requirements;

1. National Senior Certificate (NSC)
2. Bachelors pass – an achievement rating of 4 (adequate achievement 50-59%) or better in four NSC subjects
3. Your South African ID number
4. your passport number (if you are an international student)
5. An active cellphone number and email address
6. If you are a person with a disability, please ensure that you have completed that section fully in the online form to allow us to make contact with you regarding your support needs.

How To Apply To UWC Online

Follow the procedures below when you are ready to apply:

1. To access the application system, click HERE
2. Click on “New Application” below
3. Verify all your details in the form
4. Fill in your personal information and study of choice
5. Upload all the necessary documents requested for
6. Submit your application.

NOTE: Once your online application has been submitted and processed, you will receive a student number (Reference number).

Also See: University of Free State (UFS) Online Application 2025

UWC Contact Details

If you have any inquiries or require support, the institution’s help center is readily available to address your concerns. Feel free to reach out and connect with the dedicated team at the specified address for prompt and efficient assistance.

Tel: +27 21 959 3900/01
Email: admissions@uwc.ac.za
Webchat: click here
Office Hours: 09h00-16h00 (Monday – Friday, excluding public holidays)