UWC Applications

With UWC Applications, All applicants must apply ONLINE, click here to apply. There is NO application fee to apply.

  1. Visit the UWC Website:
  2. Apply Online:
    • Click on the “Apply now” button.
    • Under “Choose UWC,” select “Apply here.”
    • Choose “New application.”
    • Accept the terms and conditions.
    • Fill in all the required information.
    • Submit the necessary documents.
  3. Application Deadlines:
    • Applications for the 2024 academic year are currently open and will close on 12th February.

In order for your application to be considered COMPLETE you must successfully complete the online application form as well as submit all required documentation. 
You will be emailed a confirmation letter once you have completed the online application (within 24-48 hours), with further instructions on the submission of required documentation (click here to submit documents).
Applicants can check the status of their application by clicking here and going to ‘Application Status’.

Applications close on 30 September 2024, all required documents must be submitted by this date as well.
Applications for Bachelor of Dentistry and Oral Health as well as School of Government postgraduate degrees close on 31 August 2025.

Applications for BA Honours Sport Recreation and Exercise Science, BA Honours in Biokinetics and BSC Honours Biokinetics close on 31 July 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: The Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science has a departmental selection process for Post Graduate Applications.

1. You are required to complete 3 referee reports, available from Mrs D Bowers, on dobowers@uwc.ac.za.
2. You are required to complete a departmental questionnaire link below, where all questions must be answered, a video (outlining why we should choose you, what your research topic/interest is, which is limited to 5 minutes) is required to be uploaded, as well as uploading your 3 referee reports.

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