How To Apply For Residence At UWC 2024

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How To Apply For Residence At UWC 2024

How To Apply For Residence At UWC 2024: The Institute recognizes the need of providing residential accommodations for students, particularly first-year students, in order to allow them to make the necessary adjustments. As a result, an undеrgrаduаtе student will be admitted to the residence for a period of no more than four consecutive years.

Residence at UWC offers students a unique opportunity to live and learn alongside their peers from all over the world, fostering a sense of community and global citizenship. UWC residences provide a safe and supportive environment where students can develop independence, responsibility, and social skills. Below is how to apply for residence at UWC

Residence application Procedures – New Students

Apply for accommodation on the same form you used to apply to study at the university before 31 October. Ensure that you have ticked yes on the question that asks if ‘you require university residence’. This qualifies as a valid application.

There is NO other form you need to complete.

The onus remains with the applicant to verify his/her accommodation application status prior to his/her arrival on Campus.

Failure on the part of the student to arrive for participation in the official Orientation
The program of the university will result in the forfeiture of the accommodation.

How Much is the Residence at UWC?

Room Type

Daily Rate

Weekly Rate

Self-catering Flatlets
Chris HaniR350R850
Dos SantosR350R950
Theology Guest Apartment
Single RoomR250R616
Double RoomR220R550
1 Bedroom SuiteR290R712
2 Bedroom SuiteR270R662
Dormitories
Single RoomR250R616
Double RoomR220R550
Please do not hesitate to call us for any further enquiries on group discounts and per-person sharing.

Facilities, Services, and Activities

Equipped with a selection of facilities, services, and nearby leisure and recreational activities, guests staying at UWC enjoy an abundance of facilities, services, and activities close to the university.
In-room amenities include:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Television with the internet, and
  • Selected rooms have balconies with great views.
  • On-site facilities include:
  • Access to the indoor and outdoor pools and swimming facilities
  • Fully furnished tennis courts
  • Dining hall facilities
  • Laundromat, and
  • 24-hours security.​
  • Other amenities include:
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • An array of Western Cape wine routes, and
  • Public braai facilities.

Residence At UWC Contact Details

Meagan Langeveldt
Holiday and Conference Accommodation
Commercial Projects: Residential Services
University of the Western Cape
Tel: 27 21 959 3097
Fax: 27 21 959 2761

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