University of Western Cape (UWC)

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was founded in 1960 and occupies a unique space in the South African higher education landscape. It is a dynamic institution committed to excellence in learning, teaching, research and innovation in a globally competitive environment whilst remaining true to the values and ethos that have shaped its identity as a university rooted in serving the public good.

UWC is home to more than 23 000 students who engage in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in seven faculties, namely:
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Community Health Sciences
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Natural Sciences