University of the Western Cape
University of the Western Cape is a universitywide partner in Cape Town, South Africa.
| Student experiences | |
|---|---|
| Webpages | General information for exchange students |
| Social media | UWC promotional video (YouTube) |
| Academic calendar | Semester I: 2nd week of February – 2nd week of June Orientation generally commences the 1st week of February for Semester I and the 2nd or 3rd week of July for Semester II. Exams take place late May to early June for Semester I and early November for Semester II. |
| Areas of study open to exchange students | All, note that not all courses may be open to exchange students. |
| Courses at Master’s level | This exchange destination is only for Undergraduate studies. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Housing assistance | Limited on-campus accommodation is available. Housing is unfortunately not guaranteed on campus. Assistance will be given in finding suitable accommodation off campus, where necessary. |
| Estimated living costs per month | Average costs per month for food and accommodation are around 5,000 ZAR or €285 (Estimate from 2022). Please note that this does not include any additional costs like entertainment, transport, clothing, etc. |
| Credits | You can find information on this university’s credits in the credit conversion table |
| Number of places available | 2 places for the second semester (February – June 2023) |
| Selection | Selection was necessary in the past few years. You are advised not to place this exchange destination as a second or third choice. |
Contact
If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office.