UWC Application Form 2026 PDF Download

UWC Application Form 2026 PDF Download

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is now accepting applications for the 2026 academic year. This is a great opportunity for those looking to pursue a degree or diploma program at UWC. The application window is currently open and will close on September 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Be sure to submit your application early to avoid any last-minute rush and ensure you are considered for admission.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply either online or through paper-based applications. If you choose to apply manually, ensure that you include all the required documents with your completed application and submit it at any UWC campus.

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) Application 2026

Applicants to the University of the Western Cape (UWC) must meet the following requirements:

• Apply to the University of the Western Cape (UWC) by the application deadlines – Open from April 1st to September 30th, 2025.
• All required documents must be certified (Latest results, ID, Academic certificates and the rest)
• All academic requirements of the courses chosen must be met.
• Have a valid and operational email address and phone number
• Ensure that all required fields are filled out.

UWC Application Dates For 2026

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Courses offered at the University of the Western Cape For 2026

UWC offers the following courses:

• Accounting
• African Language Studies
• Afrikaans and Nederland’s studies
• Anthropology
• Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Community Oral Health
• Computer Science
• Conservative Dentistry
• Craniofacial Biology (including Forensics + Genetics)
• Criminal Justice & Procedure
• Dietetics and Nutrition
• Earth Sciences
• Economics
• Educational Psychology
• Educational Studies
• English
• Foreign Languages
• Geography, Environmental Studies and Tourism
• History
• Industrial Psychology
• Information Systems
• Language Education
• Library and Information Science
• Linguistics
• Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
• Maxillofacial and Oral Pathology
• Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery and Anesthesiology and Sedation
• Medical Biosciences
• Mercantile and Labor Law
• Occupational Therapy
• Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
• Oral Hygiene
• Oral Medicine and Periodontology
• Orthodontics
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Philosophy
• Physics and Astronomy
• Physiotherapy
• Political Studies
• Private Law
• Prosthetic Dentistry
• Psychology
• Public Law and Jurisprudence
• Religion and Theology
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science
• Statistics and Population Studies
• Women’s and Gender Studies

How to Apply to UWC

• Applicants are encouraged to apply online via the online application portal
• Applicants wanting to submit a hardcopy application may download the form from the University website and submit their application form at the University or via post.

Important note:

• Faxed and email forms will not be accepted.
• Never submit a form to anyone claiming to be a representative of UWC. Only forms that are submitted via post or hand-delivered to the Admissions Office will be accepted.

Application Requirements of UWC For 2026 Admissions

Attach or upload the following documents:

• A senior certificate or a certified copy of your NSC certificate
• Certified Good Conduct Certificate from your current or former university
• Module content and Yearbook descriptors from your institution for all of the completed
• Modules, certified official academic transcript
• Certificate for a certified degree (if applicable)
• Your identification document, certified (ID)

University of the Western Cape (UWC) Contact Details

Reach out to the University of the Western Cape if you have any concern: