UWC Online Application Form 2023/2024 | Apply Now!

University of the Western Cape (UWC)  Online Application Form 2023/2024, Courses Offered, Admission Requirements, Prospectus, and How to apply for University of the Western Cape (UWC)  admission 2023 intake. 

This is to inform the general public and prospective students that the University of the Western Cape (UWC)  online application form 2023 has been opened for enrollment.

University of the Western Cape (UWC)  offers courses for Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programs and has a serene study environment.

University of the Western Cape (UWC)  Online Application 2023 | How to Apply.

Applications to the University of the Western Cape (UWC)  for the 2023 admission year are open for Postgraduate, Certificate, Diploma, and Undergraduate applicants. Prospective applicants can apply now the applications are available for submission.

Before applying for admission at The University of the Western Cape (UWC) ;

• Make sure you meet the admission requirements and the required academic points score for your chosen qualification.
• Know your choice of course to study
• Have Valid Contact Details: Ensure that you have a valid cellphone number and email address.
• Prepared Your Documents: These documents will be required from students applying to study at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)  for the first time. You will need to upload them as part of your application so make sure you have the following before you begin the online process.

All students who wish to apply for admission at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)  are recommended to have the following essential documents/attachments (scanned & uploaded to an electronic device)

• Copy of your school qualifications (e.g. Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
• Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted)
• Copy of your ID document or ID/passport (international students)
• Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
• Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans

See Also: University of the Western Cape (UWC) Prospectus 2023 PDF Download.

List of Courses Offered at University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Below is the list of courses that you can study at the University of the Western Cape (UWC):

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 3

Bachelor of Social Work

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• English (home lang) Code 4 OR English (first additional language) Code 5
• Another lang (home or first additional) Code 4
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4

BA Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4

BSc Dietetics/BSc Sport and Exercise Science

• Minimum of 33 UWC points
• Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Occupational Therapy

• Minimum of 33 UWC points
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 5
• Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Physiotherapy

• Minimum of 39 UWC points
• Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 4

B Nursing

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• Maths Code 4 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

• Minimum of 30 UWC points
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 6
• Life Sciences Code 4 AND Physical Sciences Code 3

FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

UWC POINTS: MINIMUM OF 30 UWC POINTS

Programmes – 3 Year Stream

• B Admin
• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 5

B Com B Com (Part Time) B Com (Financial Accounting) B Com (Law)

• Maths Code 4

B Com Accounting

• Maths Code 4 AND Accounting Code 5 OR
• Maths Code 5

Programmes – 4 Year Stream

• B Com
• English Code 3 AND Another language Code 3 (home or first additional language)
• Maths Code 2 OR Maths Literacy Code 6

B Com Accounting

• English Code 3 AND Another language Code 3 (home or first additional language)
• Maths Code 3 AND Accounting Code 4 OR
• Maths Code 4

FACULTY OF ARTS

UWC POINTS: MINIMUM OF 32 UWC POINTS

Programmes

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
• Bachelor of Theology (BTh)

BA Degree majors (Arts subjects)

• • Afrikaans en Nederlands
• • Afrikaans vir Taalprofessies
• • Anthropology
• • Arabic
• • Classical Culture
• • English
• • Ethics
• • Environmental and Sustainability Studies
• • French
• • Geography and Environmental Studies
• • German
• • History
• • Industrial Psychology
• • Language and Communication Studies
• • Latin
• • Psychology
• • Philosophy
• • Political Studies
• • Sociology
• • Theological Studies
• • Tourism Studies
• • Women’s and Gender Studies
• • Xhosa Studies
• • Xhosa Language Acquisition

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES

UWC Points:

• Minimum of 33 UWC points for 3 year stream
• Minimum of 27 UWC points for 4 year stream

Programmes – 3 Year Stream

• BSc Environmental and Water Science
• BSc Biotechnology
• BSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
• Maths Code 4/Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Medical Biosciences

• Maths Code 4
• Life Sciences Code 4

BSc Chemical Sciences; BSc Applied Geology

• Maths Code 4
• Physical Sciences Code 4

BSc Mathematical & Statistical Science; BSc Computer Science

• Maths Code 5 AND
• Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences OR Information Technology Code 4

BSc Physical Science

• Maths Code 5
• Physical Sciences Code 4

Bachelor of Pharmacy

• 38 UWC points
• Maths Code 4
• Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences Code 4

FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES

Programmes – 4 Year Stream BSc Environmental and Water Science; BSc Biotechnology; BSc Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

• Maths Code 3
• Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Code 3

BSc Medical Biosciences

• Maths Code 3
• Life Sciences Code 3

BSc Chemical Sciences; BSc Applied Geology

• Maths Code 3
• Physical Sciences Code 3

BSc Mathematical & Statistical Science; BSc Computer Science; BSc Physical Science

• Maths Code 4 AND
• Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Code 3 OR
• Information Technology Code 4

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

UWC POINTS:

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/BChD)

• Minimum of 40 UWC points

Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)

• Minimum of 27 UWC points

Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/BChD)

• Maths Code 4
• Physical Sciences AND Life Sciences Code 4

Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH)

• Maths Code 3 OR Maths Literacy Code 4
• Life Sciences Code 4

FACULTY OF LAW

Minimum of 37 UWC points for 4 year stream Minimum of 32 UWC points for 5 year stream

PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (4 year stream)

• Maths Code 4 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 4

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (5 year stream)

• Maths Code 3 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 3

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

UWC Points: Minimum of 33 UWC points

PROGRAMMES

BEd Languages and Life Orientation BEd Languages and Mathematics BEd Languages and Social Sciences

• English OR Afrikaans OR Xhosa Code 4 (home language) OR English OR Afrikaans OR Xhosa Code 5 (first additional language) AND BEd Languages and Life Orientation
• Life Orientation Code 4 AND Maths OR Maths Literacy Code 3

BEd Languages and Mathematics

• Maths Code 4 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 6

BEd Languages and Social Sciences

• History Code 4 AND
• Geography Code 4 AND
• Maths OR Maths Literacy Code 3

BEd Mathematics and Natural Sciences

• English OR Afrikaans OR Xhosa Code 4 (home or first additional language) ANDAnother language Code 3 (home or first additional language)
• Maths Code 4 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 6 AND
• Life Sciences OR Physical Sciences Code 4

BEd Foundation Phase Teaching

• English Code 4 (home or first additional language)
• Another language Code 4 (home or first additional language) AND
• Maths Code 3 OR
• Maths Literacy Code 5

How to Apply

Below are the steps to take for successful application to University of the Western Cape (UWC)  for the 2023 intake.

1. Go to
2. Click on Apply
3. Complete the application process by providing all required information
4. Upload all required supporting documents
5. Pay your application fee (if applicable)
6. Submit your application

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