2025 University of the Western Cape Online Application For Admission

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2025 University of the Western Cape Online Application For Admission

Applications ​Announcement: 2025

​For more information as to which Programmes are still open for application for admission to the University in 2025 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 2025 .

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

Overview of Public Universities in South Africa

Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.

University of Pretoria

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
  • Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.

University of Cape Town

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
  • Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.

Stellenbosch University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.

University of the Witwatersrand

  • Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
  • Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.

University of Johannesburg

  • Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
  • Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.

University of the Free State

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.

University of Venda

  • Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
  • Application Period: Usually from May to September.

University of Fort Hare

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
  • Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.

University of the Western Cape

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Generally from May to September.

North-West University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
  • Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.

Rhodes University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
  • Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.

Nelson Mandela University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
  • Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
  • Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.

University of Limpopo

  • Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

University of Zululand

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
  • Application Period: Usually between April and November.

Central University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
  • Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.

Vaal University of Technology

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
  • Application Period: Typically from May to September.

Walter Sisulu University

  • Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
  • Application Period: From April to September.

This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.