Student Accommodation

It has been shown that students who have figured out where their student accommodation is going to be and live in good conditions, perform better academically. So if you're looking for student accommodation, we can guide you and give you some options.

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Where To Live As A UWC Student


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Acquiring student accommodation is a part of your success at university and takes stress off once it is figured out and finalised. Here are some options for your student accommodation needs. 

If you've already applied to study at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) and now you have to sort out your accommodation for when you start studying, look no further. Here are some options available to you. 

UWC has 13 residences. 8 residences are situated on-campus. The university provides a shuttle service between the 5 residences which are situated off-campus and the university main campus. 

On-campus residences 

  • Cassinga
  • Basil February
  • Chris Hani
  • Colline Williams
  • Eduardo Dos Santos
  • Liberty 
  • Cecyl Esau 
  • Ruth First

Some residences are strictly for first-years and some are strictly for postgrad students. 

Off-campus residences

UWC has 4 off-campus Residences which are Disa situated on Tygerberg Hospital premises, Gorvalla, Kwikbake & Caltex Residences are situated in the residential suburb of Bellville South and lastly Hector Peterson is situated in Belhar.

Apply for accommodation on the same form you used to apply to study at the university.

Private student accommodation

Kovacs UWC Student Village

The on-campus accommodation is built-for-purpose and students are surrounded by a network of like-minded peers. Students reside in a supportive, well-maintained and secure environment. Living on the campus saves time, and the expense and bother of public transport and commuting back and forth. Students quickly gain the benefit of focusing on their studies, settling into campus life and approaching activities and examinations with a reassuring rhythm.

For the online application, details of residence fees, room options and frequently asked questions, visit their website here.. A separate application is required.

South Point

South Point is an accredited student accommodation option where you are offered accommodation that is highly liveable in well-positioned buildings within walking distances of the university and public transport zones. For more information on South Point, click here.

DigsConnect is also a good avenue for students to take when they are searching for accommodation. They make finding accommodation easier for students as their website is tailored for students. Read our article on DigsConnect here to get more information. 

There are also always options such as Gumtree, Junkmail ads, property websites and Facebook where advertisements for property can be found.

For more information on Residences at UWC, click here. 

 

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Post-Matric Options

 

We helped you with past papers for your matric exams, so hopefully you are happy with your Matric results. So now you are faced with a lot of post-matric options that can shape your future paths. You might want to study law, teaching, or nursing. Of course studying is expensive so we have helpful advice about student loans, NSFAS bursaries, Fundi loans, ISFAP, and lots of other funding options.

These options range from pursuing higher education at universities , TVET Colleges or  private colleges, finding student accommodation, entering vocational training programs (like Learnerships and internships), joining the workforce, or even starting your own business. There are so many choices but we are here to help.

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