Applications

Thank you for your interest in our Computer Science Postgraduate program at UWC.

Positions in our programme are limited. Our priority at this time is to increase our numbers of South African students in our postgraduate programme. Foreign students will thus be considered after these students. We also do not currently offer bursaries to new foreign students.

Duration of course

 Note that currently, we offer a research thesis degree that is normally of a 2-year duration for a MSc and a 3-year duration for a PhD for full time students.

Requirements

Keep in mind that you will not be considered for a Masters degree unless you have at least a 4 year degree with a Computer Science Major, or a 3 year degree with an honours degree in Computer Science. To be considered for a PhD degree you need to have an MSc degree in Computer Science.

International Applicants

All applicants who did not obtain their qualifications in South Africa / Non South African students, must please submit all your qualifications to SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) for an evaluation. For a small fee, SAQA will evaluate your qualifications. You can visit their website at www.saqa.org.za for more information. We cannot respond to your application until you submit a certificate issued by SAQA stating the NQF level of your qualifications.

How to apply

Applicants are required to apply online via https://www.uwc.ac.za/

To ensure the successful completion of your application, please submit the following supporting documents (certified) to the Natural Sciences Faculty:

• The documents to be submitted by foreign students:
  
  • Certified copy of passport
  • Certified copies of all official academic transcripts / record of results
  • Certified copies of degree certificates
  • SAQA Evaluation Certificate
  • TOEFL test score
  • Short Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • One page letter of motivation
  • Short research intention
  • Proof of funding
• The documents to be submitted by SA students:
  
  • Certified copy of South African ID
  • Certified copies of all academic transcripts / record of results
  • Certified copies of degree certificates
  • Short Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • One page letter of motivation
  • Short research intention
  • Proof of funding

Consult the Natural Sciences Faculty if additional documentation is required. 

For further enquiries, please contact the Natural Sciences Faculty office: science-postgrad@uwc.ac.za or +27 21 959 2975.

More information on fees, etc. can be found on the University webpage at UWC Financial Matters.