Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About UWC
University of the Western Cape (UWC) — public non-profit university. It is located in Cape Town, South Africa. As a part of Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC), Higher Education South Africa (HESA), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW), UWC is actively building the academic environment in South Africa.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 951 place in the world. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-600.
UWC offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at UWC is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at UWC will cost local citizens a minimum of 1,234 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 1,522 USD per year. The university has several financial aid programs that help students cover part of the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
When choosing an educational institution, it is important to be aware of additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Semesters
Financial Aid
Yes
Bachelor
Local2,220USD/year
Foreign2,162USD/year
Master
Local1,234USD/year
Foreign1,522USD/year
Study programs at UWC
Humanities
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Study degree
BEd
Study form
Full-time
Duration
60 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Humanities
Theology
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sport Recreation and Exercise Science (Honours)
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
12 months
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Sport and Exercise Science
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Exams
IELTS
Study field
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Medicine
Exam scores
IELTS — 6.0
Law
Law
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Law
Law
Study degree
LLB
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Law
Applied Sciences & Professions
Library and Information Studies
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Computer Science & IT
Social Work
Study degree
BSW
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Applied Sciences & Professions
Social Sciences & Management
Arts & Humanities
Arts
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
36 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Arts & Humanities
Arts (Honours)
Study degree
BA
Study form
Full-time
Duration
48 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Arts & Humanities
Medicine
Complementary Medicine in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
IELTS
6
Master's degree at UWC
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program.
UWC campus
The campus of UWC is suburban. Students live in a close-knit community and enjoy the benefits of the natural environment around them. However, they also have access to urban entertainment such as shopping malls, restaurants and cinemas. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. UWC regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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