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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.
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Establishment year
- 1959
- Students
- 23,498
- International students
- 1,174
- Female students
- 62%
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
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UWC tuition fees
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 1,193 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 1,306 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
- Local2,147USD/year
- Foreign2,162USD/year
- Master
- Local1,193USD/year
- Foreign1,306USD/year
Study programs at UWC
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Sport Recreation and Exercise Science (Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport and Exercise Science
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Sport and Recreation Management (Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
Law
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
- Study degree
- LLB
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Library and Information Studies
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Work
- Study degree
- BSW
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
EMS and Social Sciences
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages and Social Sciences
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages and Social Sciences
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Education & Training
Language and Life Orientation
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Maths and Languages
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Psychology (Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching - Accounting, Economic and Management Sciences, and Mathematics
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching - Languages and Life Orientation
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Arts
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts (Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
BPharm
- Study degree
- BPharm
- Study form
- Full-time
Complementary Health Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Complementary Medicine - Phytotherapy
- Study form
- Full-time
Complementary Medicine - Unani Tibb
- Study form
- Full-time
Complementary Medicine in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Library and Information Studies
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental and Water Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental and Water Science
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Anthropology (Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts (Honours)
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Commerce
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Community Development
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study form
- Full-time
Commerce
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching - Accounting, Economic and Management Sciences, and Mathematics
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accounting
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biotechnology
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Biotechnology (Hons)
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Chemical Sciences
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Foundation Phase Teaching
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Languages and Maths
- Study degree
- BEd
- Study form
- Full-time
Occupational Therapy
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Industrial Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time
Philosophy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Political Studies
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Sociology
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Structured
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Journalism & Media
Public Administration
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Medicine
Dental Surgery in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
- Study form
- Full-time
Nutrition
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Occupational Therapy
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Humanities
English
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Philosophy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Philosophy in Religion and Theology
- Study degree
- MPhil
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Religious Studies or Theological Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Theology
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Computer Science & IT
Computer Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Law
Comparative Labour Law
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Environment Law
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Law, State and Multi-level Government
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Nanoscience
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Geology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Environment Law
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Economics & Business Management
Accounting
- Study form
- Full-time
Industrial Psychology
- Study form
- Full-time
Public Administration
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Structured
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Other
Bioinformatics
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Biotechnology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Child and Family Studies
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics
- Study form
- Full-time
Mathematical Science
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time, part-time
Bachelor degree at UWC
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.
- Campus Type
- Suburban
- Library
- Yes
What to do after graduation
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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