UWC Online Services

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) in South Africa offers several online services:

Online Application: Prospective students can apply online for undergraduate and selected postgraduate programs. The applications for 2025 closed on 30 September.

Current Students: This site allows students to view their selection status, results, academic history, student account, and personal details.

Residential Services Login: UWC provides a separate portal for residential services.

Online Quotations & Pro-forma Invoices: This service is available for both South African students and Non-South African ID holders

Click here to access UWC Online services.

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Unsuccessful applicants wishing to re-apply for an alternate choice or those applying after the closing dates must submit their applications via the Central Applications Clearing House (CACH). Applicants should sign up to CACH via the WhatsApp Chabot (078 776 8660), USSD (*134*225#) or sign-up online
at cach.ac.za. Applicants can also find out more on the Facebook page which is CACH_SA.

Go to student.uwc.ac.za to view your APPLICATION STATUS, ACCEPT AN OFFER or REGISTER

If you application status indicates OFFER PENDING and/or you receive an email confirming an offer has been made, you will need to ACCEPT the offer within 3 days from the date of the letter was issued and your status updated on the portal:

1. Go to student.uwc.ac.za and click on the STUDY OFFER button.
2. Enter your SA ID or Passport Number and your UWC Application Number, then click submit.
3. You will then be able to ACCEPT or DECLINE the offer.

Once your selection is confirmed you will receive a confirmation email with further information related to registration.
Offers are not transferable.

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