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How to Re-Apply at UWC For 2026

The University of the Western Cape has officially reopened the application process for returning students for the 2026 academic year. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students are now invited to reapply.

All reapplications must be submitted through the UWC online portal before the specified deadlines. For more detailed information on readmission to UWC for 2026, please continue reading this article.

Prospective applicants who applied for the 2026 admissions but were not accepted can now reapply. UWC is currently accepting applications from all candidates, including those who applied previously.

When to Reapply to UWC 2026

Prospective applicants who were not accepted for the 2025 academic intake can now reapply to the University of the Western Cape for the 2026 academic year. The university is currently accepting applications from all applicants, including those who applied previously. The application deadlines are as follows:

BA Honours in Sports Recreation & Exercise Science, BA Honours in Biokinetics, BSc Honours Biokinetics: July 31, 2025
Bachelor of Dentistry & Oral Health, Postgraduate programs from the School of Government: August 31, 2025
Transfer applications: September 30, 2025
All other undergraduate & postgraduate programs, re-admission applications for undergraduates: September 30, 2025

Read Also: SMU Application Closing Date 2026

How to Reapply at University of the Western Cape

Follow these steps to reapply as a returning student at the University of the Western Cape:

Go to student.uwc.ac.za.
Click “EDIT APPLICATION.”
Complete at least the ID/Passport field to proceed.
Click the “Submit” button to continue to the online application form.
Read and Accept the Rules.
Ensure all details from your previous application are correct before proceeding.
Choose your qualification from the drop-down menu.
Save and Continue
Complete Qualification Fields.
Accept the application to submit it.

Note: There is no application fee for readmission.

Manual Applications

Download the Application Form from the website www.uwc.ac.za; Fill out the form completely and answer all questions in black ink (pen) before submitting it with all supporting documents.

Post to:

University of the Western Cape
Private Bag X17
Bellville 7535
Republic of South Africa

Or hand deliver to:

University of the Western Cape,
Robert Sobukwe Road, Republic of South Africa

Or email: info@uwc.ac.za

Documents Required for UWC Re-applications

The following documents must be ready at the time of application and submission:

Undergraduate Requirements

Certified copy of your ID/passport document (compulsory).
Certified Grade 11 end-of-year examination results (for those currently in grade 12) or your National Senior/Matric/IEB Certificate (if you have already completed Grade 12).
Certified copies of your degree certificate(s) and academic record (if you attended or are currently a student at SMU or another university).
Certified copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable).
Proof of payment of the compulsory and non-refundable application fee

Postgraduate Requirements

Matric exemption certificate (including subject marks)
ID document / Passport / Work permit / Study permit
Diploma/Degree certificate/s
Comprehensive academic record (indicating marks obtained for subjects)
Certificate of registration with the relevant professions council (if applicable)
Letter of appointment as a registrar with a date of assumption of duty: applicants for M Med and M Dent students NB: letter from the employer, e.g. Hospital HR.
Motivational letter and CV (Public Health applicants only)
Medical aid (Non-South Africans)
Students with non-South African qualifications must attach a SAQA evaluation certificate with their previous degrees obtained
Application fee