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University of the Western Cape



Name

University of the Western Cape

Name in English

University of the Western Cape

Acronym

UWC

Founded in

1959

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Motto

Respice prospice

Motto in English

Look to the future, learn from the past

Colours

Blue and gold

 

LOCATION 

Address

Private Bag X17

Town

Bellville

Population

50,000-249,999

Postal Code

7535

Province/State

Western Cape

Country

South Africa
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Phone
+27 (21) 959 2911
Fax
+27 (21) 959 3126

Other locations

 

ACCREDITATION / RECOGNITION 

Institutional Accreditation

Department of Education, South Africa Accreditation / Recognition

Year of first Accreditation

1959

 

AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS 

Affiliations to organizations

Cape Higher Education Consortium (CHEC); Higher Education South Africa (HESA)

 

COURSE LEVELS AND AREAS OF STUDIES 

Course Levels

Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Certificate / Diploma Associate degree Bachelor degree Master degree Doctoral degree
Certificates /
Diplomas
(<2 years)
Associate's
degrees
(2 years)
Bachelor's
degrees
(3/4/5 years)
Master
degrees
Doctorate
degrees

Areas of studies

Arts & Humanities ?
Business & Social Science ?
Engineering ?
Language & Cultural Studies ?
Medicine & Health ?
Science & Technology ?
Important: please contact this University for detailed information on area of studies and course levels offered; the table above may not be accurate or up-to-date.

 

TUITION 

Yearly Tuition

Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,500 US$ (850-2,100 Euro)
1,000-2,500 US$ (850-2,100 Euro)
International
students
2,500-5,000 US$ (2,100-4,200 Euro)
2,500-5,000 US$ (2,100-4,200 Euro)
room, board or other external costs excluded

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Important: please contact this University for detailed information on annual tuition. Tuition may vary by area of studies, course level, location, residency etc.; the table above may not be accurate or up-to-date.

 

ADMISSION 

Gender

Men and Women (coed) Men and Women (coed)

International Students

Yes Yes

Admission Selection

Yes, based on entry tests and student school marks Yes, based on entry tests and student school marks

Selection Percentage

60% 60%

Admission Office

Modderdam Road
Bellville Western Cape 7535
South Africa
Phone(21) 959 2911

 

OTHER INFORMATION 

Total Enrolment

10,000-14,999 10,000-14,999

Total Staff

1,000-1,499 1,000-1,499

Control

Public Public

Profit / Non-Profit

Non Profit

Religious Affiliation

None

Academic Calendar

Semesters Semesters

Campus Type

Suburban Suburban

Sport Facilities and Activities

Yes Yes

Financial Aids / Scholarships

Yes Yes

Housing

Yes Yes

Study Abroad / Exchange Programs

Yes Yes

Distance Learning

Not reported Not reported

Library

Yes Yes

Library Homepage

University of the Western Cape - Library Homepage

Wikipedia

Wikipedia article on University of the Western Cape

 

Date of last update: 12/09/2009
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