Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
University of the Western Cape

University of the Western Cape

#7

In South Africa

#601-800

In the world

UWC is the spot if you care about social justice and want to study in Cape Town. No application fee, but you need the right APS to get in.

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Ranking source: THE 2026

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www.uwc.ac.za is the official University of the Western Cape site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.

How does UWC calculate APS?

UWC uses weighted best-7 aps. UWC uses a weighted APS model where English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy can carry more points than your other subjects. Life Orientation is included, but at a lower capped value than the core academic subjects. This makes UWC friendlier to applicants whose strongest subjects match the university's weighted priorities.

Does UWC include Life Orientation in APS?

Partially. Life Orientation is included, but at a lower capped value than the core academic subjects.

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What's the UWC APS system at a glance?

Method
Weighted best-7 APS
Max APS
49
LO rule
Partial
Basis
Weighted best 7 (English + Maths heavier)

How to calculate your UWC APS step by step

  1. Convert 7 eligible subjects into the UWC scale.
  2. Apply the heavier weighting to English and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.
  3. Cap Life Orientation at the lower value UWC allows before comparing yourself with a course minimum.

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UWC uses a standard-style APS scale but includes Life Orientation, which already makes it different from many other universities. It works from your best 6 subjects and LO can be one of them. That means a strong LO mark can help your UWC score more than it would at UP or UCT.

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We do not guarantee admission based on our calculations. Requirements may change, and universities may consider additional criteria such as:

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