University of the Western Cape UWC Fees Structure 2022/2023
University of the Western Cape UWC Fees Structure – Read details below:
To learn about fees such as application fee, admission fee, tuition, and scholarships for University of the Western Cape UWC Programs, read full details below. If you have questions after reviewing this information, you may contact the Institute’s Admissions Office for more details.
The fees structure supports:
- Facilities, programs, and services that promote student involvement and that are complementary to, but not part of, instructional programs.
- Supports operating and capital expenses for services related to the physical and psychological health and well-being of students, social and cultural activities and programs.
- Services related to campus life and campus community, and educational and career support services.
These policies and procedures are applicable to all students who officially register for programs at University of the Western Cape UWC. The institute reserves the right to change fees without prior notice to the student. However, fee changes are subject to approval by the Governing Council.
University of the Western Cape UWC Fee Structure 2022/2023
Prescribed Undergraduate Fees By programTuition fees are charged per module within a prescribed program. Students, who register for more or fewer modules than prescribed, will be charged accordingly. |
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| RAND | ||
| BA (S/W), BSc (Phys), BSc (Occ.Ther), BNurs,
etc |
R35,784 – R49,803 | Per annum |
| BSc and BPharm | R39,046 – R43,225 | Per annum |
| Geology II and III | R39,308 | Per annum |
| B.Ch. D I or V | R64,564 | Per annum |
| Oral Health
Advanced Diploma in Public Administration Higher Certificate in Economic Development |
R41,534
R44,380 – R51,756 R32,882 |
Per annum
Per annum Per annum |
Prescribed Postgraduate Fees By program/Module – Dentistry |
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| RAND | ||
| Postgraduate Diploma in Dentistry | R18,263 | Per program |
| *Postgraduate Diploma in Sedation & Pain Control | Per program | |
| R35,784 | ||
| *Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry | R33,035 | Per program |
| *Postgraduate Diploma in Implantology | R38,806 | Per program |
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*M.Sc (Dent) (Clinical) |
R100,086 |
Per program |
| M.Sc (Dent.) (by Coursework &/or by Research) | Per program | |
| R40,038 | ||
| *MChD (Orthodontics, Prosthodontics, Oral
Medicine & Periodontology, Maxillo Facial & Oral Surgery) |
R133,862 |
Per program |
| MChD (Community Dentistry/Oral Pathology) | R59,568 | Per program |
| PhD | R40,038 | Per program |
| DSc (Odont) | R40,038 | Per program |
| Individual or repeated Module (Per Module) | R16,278 | Per module |
* Includes fees for the clinical and material components.
All postgraduate students in Dentistry are required to pay 50% of their full tuition fees at registration in their first year of study. The balance of the fee must be paid by 31 July of the same year.
In each year thereafter, Masters and Doctoral students must renew their registration annually by paying the normal prescribed registration fee.
The prescribed maximum completion period for the PDD, BSc Hons (Dental Science) and MSc (Dent) programmes is two years. For the MChD it is four years (except MFOS which is five) and for the PhD it is six years. For continued enrolment beyond the prescribed completion period, students are liable for 20% of the prescribed programme fees of the current year.
Prescribed Postgraduate Fees By Programme/Module – Other |
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| RAND | ||
| Honours in Information Systems and
Biokinetics |
R38,522- R48,309 | Full programme |
| Honours in Geology | R39,537 | Full programme |
| Honours in Science | R39,308 | Full programme |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) | R36,035 | Per programme |
| Master’s in Public Administration | R46,290 | Per programme |
| Master’s in Administration | R46,290 | Per programme |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Agrarian
Studies |
R37,038 |
Per programme |
| LL. M/ M Phil and Postgraduate Diploma n
Law |
Per module p.a. | |
| R15,743 | ||
| M Phil in Water Studies
Master’s in Clinical Pharmacy |
R45,527
R52,890 |
Per programme
Per programme |
| All other Honours programmes (Fees charged
per module) |
R36,024 |
Per programme |
| All other Masters | R39,777 | Per programme |
| All other Doctorates | R39,777 | Per programme |
Masters (Research) and Doctoral students are required to pay their full tuition fees in their first year of study.
Masters and Doctoral students renewing their registration in order to submit a thesis for examination will pay the normal registration fee only.
From the 4th and subsequent enrolments for Masters and the, 6th and subsequent enrolment for Doctoral degrees, students are liable for 20% of the prescribed programme fees of the current year.
RESIDENCE FEES – SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS
| RESIDENCE FEES | |||
| UWC RESIDENCE | SINGLE
ROOM |
DOUBLE
ROOM |
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| ON CAMPUS | Cecil Esau, Cassinga, Coline Williams Basil February & Ruth First | R 26,153 | R 22,063 |
| Eduardo Dos Santos | R 27,275 | R 22,063 | |
| Hector Peterson | R 33,610 | R 28,544 | |
| Chris Hani, Liberty | R 30,912 | R 27,536 | |
| OFF CAMPUS | Gorvalla | R 31,921 | R 28,544 |
| Disa Court | R 32,737 | R 26,085 | |
| Kwik Bake | R 36,318 | R 33,156 | |
| Caltex | – | R 34,685 |
Full-time South African students who have been allocated residence must pay R4 840 (which includes registration fees) towards their fees on registration.
| RESIDENCE | SINGLE
ROOM- SMALL |
SINGLE
ROOM- MEDIUM |
SINGLE
ROOM- LARGE |
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| OFF
CAMPUS |
River Park apartments | R 35,041 | R 36,011 | R38,557 |
Each apartment has three rooms with a shared kitchen and shared bathroom facilities. The apartments are situated in a secure complex approximately 10km from UWC’s main campus (a shuttle operates between the complex and UWC). Full-time South African students who have been allocated residence must pay a deposit up front.
DUE DATES FOR THE PAYMENT OF TUITION FEES
The applicable tuition fee payment dates are:
| Payment | Due date | Prescribed minimum payment |
| Initial non-resident | At registration | R 4,290 |
| Initial resident | At registration | R 4,840 |
| Interim | On or before 30 April 2022 | 50% of total account |
| Final | On or before 31 July 2022 | Remaining balance |
NB!!
- The University reserves the right to charge interest at the lending rate charged by its bank calculated monthly on overdue
- A service levy may be charged on all defaulted / Dishonored
- Dishonored or fraudulent payments may result in de-registration.
- Dishonored or fraudulent bursaries may result in de-registration.
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