University of the Western Cape: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1071 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #17 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #10 of 26 | In South Africa |
| #40 of 1,010 | For Human Rights Law |
| Top50% | For 128 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Enrollment
- 18,720
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uwc.ac.za
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Matriculation Certificate or certificate of exemption issued by the Joint Matriculation Board up to 2008. National Senior Certificate for Degree Studies from 2009 |
| Academic Calendar | February to December (February - June; July-December) |
| Enrollment | 18,720 |
| Full time employee | 1,137 |
| Student:staff ratio | 16:1 |
We've calculated the 55% acceptance rate for University of the Western Cape based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of the Western Cape is a world-class research university with 15,501 scientific papers published and 233,715 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Physics, Engineering, and Chemistry.
University of the Western Cape majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 35 | 50 |
| 1991 | 46 | 63 |
| 1992 | 61 | 88 |
| 1993 | 75 | 125 |
| 1994 | 75 | 162 |
| 1995 | 83 | 161 |
| 1996 | 87 | 227 |
| 1997 | 105 | 249 |
| 1998 | 119 | 269 |
| 1999 | 118 | 339 |
| 2000 | 73 | 422 |
| 2001 | 123 | 526 |
| 2002 | 115 | 687 |
| 2003 | 123 | 915 |
| 2004 | 163 | 1101 |
| 2005 | 195 | 1376 |
| 2006 | 248 | 2061 |
| 2007 | 273 | 2680 |
| 2008 | 364 | 3256 |
| 2009 | 423 | 3861 |
| 2010 | 416 | 4673 |
| 2011 | 557 | 5715 |
| 2012 | 616 | 6877 |
| 2013 | 747 | 8373 |
| 2014 | 858 | 10482 |
| 2015 | 851 | 11456 |
| 2016 | 894 | 12480 |
| 2017 | 894 | 13903 |
| 2018 | 902 | 15559 |
| 2019 | 1128 | 19100 |
| 2020 | 1316 | 25166 |
| 2021 | 1494 | 33261 |
| 2022 | 1252 | 33840 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Western Cape.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Adult Education, Afrikaans, Anthropology, Arabic, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Curriculum, Demography and Population, Development Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, English, Ethics, Family Studies, Finance, French, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, German, History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Religion, Science Education, Sociology, Sports, Theology, Water Science, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Afrikaans, Agronomy, Anthropology, Arabic, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dentistry, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, English, Family Studies, French, Gender Studies, Geology, German, History, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Latin, Library Science, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oral Pathology, Periodontics, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Religion, Social Work, Sociology, Sports, Statistics, Theology, Water Science, Women's Studies |
University of the Western Cape alumni
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Allan Boesak
- Occupations
- writerpoliticiantheologian
- Biography
-
Allan Aubrey Boesak is a South African Dutch Reformed Church cleric and politician and anti-apartheid activist. He was sentenced to prison for fraud in 1999 but was subsequently granted an official pardon and reinstated as a cleric in late 2004.
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Zackie Achmat
- Enrolled in the University of the Western Cape
- In 1992 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English literature
- Occupations
- film directorpolitical activistLGBTQI+ rights activistHIV/AIDS activist
- Biography
-
Abdurrazack "Zackie" Achmat is a South African activist and film director. He is a co-founder the Treatment Action Campaign and known worldwide for his activism on behalf of people living with HIV and AIDS in South Africa. He currently serves as board member and co-director of Ndifuna Ukwazi (Dare to Know), an organisation which aims to build and support social justice organisations and leaders, and is the chairperson of Equal Education.
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Ebrahim Patel
- Occupations
- politicianinternational forum participant
- Biography
-
Ebrahim Patel is a South African cabinet minister, who holds the position of Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. He previously served as Minister of Economic Development from 2009 to 2019.
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Danny Jordaan
- Occupations
- politicianassociation football player
- Biography
-
Daniel Alexander "Danny" Jordaan is the president of the South African Football Association (SAFA). He is a former lecturer, politician and anti-apartheid activist. He led South Africa's successful 2010 FIFA World Cup bid, the first successful one for Africa, as well as the country's unsuccessful bid four years earlier for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and was the chief executive officer of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. He is also the former Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, having served from May 2015 until August 2016.
University of the Western Cape faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | African Languages, Afrikaans, Anthropology, Arabic, Arts and Humanities, Dutch, English, Environmental Studies, Ethics, French, Gender Studies, Geography, German, History, Information Sciences, Latin, Library Science, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Native Language, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, Theology, Tourism, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Community and Health Sciences | Community Health, Dietetics, Ecology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Parks and Recreation, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Sports, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy |
| Faculty : Dentistry | Community Health, Dentistry, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Periodontics, Radiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Economic and Management Sciences | Accountancy, Agricultural Management, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Government, Human Resources, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Real Estate, Statistics |
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Business Education, Computer Education, Continuing Education, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Health Education, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Special Education, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Law | Administrative Law, Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Comparative Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, European Union Law, Human Rights, Labour Law, Law, Private Law |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences | Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Computing, Chemistry, Computer Science, Demography and Population, Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics, Physiology, Statistics, Water Science, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | UWC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1959 |
| Motto | Respice Prospice |
| Colors | blue, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | Robert Sobukwe Road Bellville, Western Cape, 7535 South Africa |
|---|---|
| City population | 113,000 |