The University of the Western Cape has as it’s chancellor, Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu, recipient of the Presidential medal of Freedom from the United States among his many honours.

UWC has a long and proud history in South Africa, “The University of the Western Cape has a history of creative struggle against oppression, discrimination and disadvantage. Among academic institutions it has been in the vanguard of South Africa’s historic change, playing a distinctive academic role in helping to build an equitable and dynamic nation. UWC’s key concerns with access, equity and quality in higher education arise from extensive practical engagement in helping the historically marginalised participate fully in the life of the nation.”

University contact information
General Information: +27 21 959 2911
Technical Service Desk: +27 21 959 2000
Modderdam Road, Bellville, Cape Town, 7535, South Africa
Private Bag X17, Bellville 7535, Republic of South Africa
Support: servicedesk@uwc.ac.za

Website:http://www.uwc.ac.za

UWC offers a broad range of studies in the following faculties, Arts, Community & Health, Dentistry, Economic & Management, Education, Law, Natural Science.

For more information on the degrees and courses available from UWC please visit their website.