The University of the Western Cape is a national university, alert to its African and international context as it strives to be a place of quality, a place to grow. It is located in the Bellvillesuburb of Cape Town, South Africa. It is committed to excellence in teaching, learning and research, to nurturing the cultural diversity of South Africa, and to respuniversity. The University was established in 1960 by the South African government onding in critical and creative ways to the needs of a society in transition.
Drawing on its proud experience in the liberation struggle, the university is aware of a distinctive academic role in helping build an equitable and dynamic society. In particular it aims to: Advance and protect the independence of the academic enterprise.Further global perspectives among its staff and students, thereby strengthening intellectual life and contributing to South Africa’s reintegration in the world community.Assist educationally disadvantaged students gain access to higher education and succeed in their studies. Encourage and provide opportunities for lifelong learning through programmes and courses.
Departments and Faculties
Faculty of Natural Science
- Department of Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Chemistry
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Earth Science
- Department of Mathematics
- Department of Medical BioScience
- Department of Physics
- Department of Statistics and Population Studies
Faculty of Arts
- Department of Afrikaans and Nederland
- Department of Anthropology and Sociology
- Department of English
- Department of Foreign Languages
- Department of Geography, Environmental Studies & Tourism
- Department of History
- Department of Linguistics
- Department of Library and Information Science
- Department of Religion and Theology
- Department of Women’s and Gender Studies
- Department of Xhosa
- Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Community and Health
- Department of Occupational Therapy
- Department of Physiotherapy
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Social Work
- Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science (SRES)
Faculty of Dentistry
- Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry
- Oral Hygiene
- Restorative Dentistry
- Community Oral Health
- Diagnostic Sciences.
- Maxillo-Facial & Oral Surgery and Anaesthesiology & Sedation
Department of Economics and Management Sciences
- Department of Academic Development
- Department of Accounting
- Department of Economics
- Department of Industrial Psychology
- Department of Information Systems
- Department of Political Studies
- Department of Public Administration (SOG Undergraduate Programme)
Faculty of Education
- Department of Educational Psychology
- Department of Educational Studies
- Department of Language Education
Faculty of Law
In order to study at the University of the Western Cape the candidate must have met the following criteria:
- The National Senior Certificate (NSC) required for Degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate study, as appropriate.
- A minimum number of points calculated on the university’s points system (this does not apply to the Higher Certificate)
- A pass at the required level in each of the subjects specified for the programme into which the candidate seeks admission.
Where there is competition for places in any particular programme – that is, where the number of qualified candidates exceeds the number of available places – selection will take place on the basis of criteria that have been determined by faculty selection committees.
Telephone : +27 21 959 3900 : Prospective Students
Telephone : +27 21 959 3901 : Current Students
Telephone : +27 21 959 3902 : Parents and Sponsor
Telephone : +27 21 959 3903 : Alumni and Employers
Telephone : +27 21 959 2911 : General Information
For all Student Admissions and Applications related queries, contact the UWC Contact Centre at:
- Telephone : +27 21 959 3900/01
- Email Address: [email protected]
Postal Address :
University of the Western Cappe
Private Bag X17
Bellville
7535
Republic of South Africa
Physical address
Physical Address : University of the Western Cape
Robert Sobukwe Road
Bellville 7535
Republic of South Africa
Faculty of Arts
Faculty Manager : Susheela McWatts
Email Address : [email protected]
Telephone : +27 21 959 2138
Faculty of Community and Health Sciences (CHS)
Faculty Manager : Marquard Simpson
Email Address : [email protected]
Telephone : +27 21 959-2856
Faculty of Education
Faculty Officer : Suheima Towfie
Email Address : [email protected]
Telephone : +27 21 959-2275
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences (EMS)
Faculty Officer : Sanchia Van Staden
Email Address : [email protected]
Telephone : +27 21 959-3619
Faculty of Science
Faculty Manager : Lawrence Corner
Undergrad Email: [email protected]
Postgrad Email: [email protected]
Telephone : +27 21 959 3891