University of the Western Cape

The University of the Western Cape is a public research university in Bellville, a suburb of the City of Cape Town, South Africa. The university was established in 1960 by the South African government as a university for Coloured people only.

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APPLICATIONS are OPEN

  • There are NO application fees
  • All applications must be completed online and all required supporting documents are to be uploaded by the closing dates. Applications will only be considered complete once all required documents have been submitted. Please note; no emailed documents will be accepted.
  • Competition for space is great and applicants are reminded to apply to more than one tertiary institution. 

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Physical Address

University of the Western Cape
Robert Sobukwe Road
Bellville 7535
Republic of South Africa

Postal Address

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


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