University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Founded 1960
Principal Reverend Dr Thabo Cecil Makgoba
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was founded in 1960 and occupies a unique space in the South African higher education landscape. It is a dynamic institution committed to excellence in learning, teaching, research and innovation in a globally competitive environment whilst remaining true to the values and ethos that have shaped its identity as a university rooted in serving the public good.
UWC is home to more than 23 000 students who engage in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in seven faculties, namely:
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Community Health Sciences
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
There are 2400 academic, professional and support staff employed at the university