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UWC
University of the Western Cape
University Cape Town, Western Cape
Historically black university with strengths in dentistry, pharmacy and community health.
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2027 key dates
- Applications open
- 01 May 2026
- Applications close
- 30 Sept 2026
- Late applications close
- TBC
- First-year registration
- 18 Jan 2027
- First-year registration ends
- 05 Feb 2027
- Returning students register
- 25 Jan 2027
Courses & APS requirements (4)
Grouped by faculty. APS shown is the published minimum — competitive programmes usually admit above it.
Arts & Humanities
- 27APS
BA Arts
Degree · 3 years · NBT required
Subjects: English Level 4
Dentistry
- 38APS
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Degree · 5 years · NBT required
Subjects: Mathematics Level 5, Physical Sciences Level 5, Life Sciences Level 4
Economic & Management Sciences
- 30APS
BCom Accounting
Degree · 3 years · NBT required
Subjects: Mathematics Level 4
Natural Sciences
- 35APS
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Degree · 4 years · NBT required
Subjects: Mathematics Level 5, Physical Sciences Level 5