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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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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 1,096 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 1,200 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.
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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