University of the Western Cape (South Africa)

Application Process

This is the application for the University of the Western Cape, South Africa, in the winter semester 2026-2027:

1. Departmental Application to Prof. Dr. Nicole Maruo-Schröder (Deadline 15 December 2025)

You should provide the following items as PDF documents and send them in one e-mail to the contact person before the deadline.
Please name the documents as follows: Surname_Firstname_Motivation_Letter.pdf | Surname_Firstname_CV.pdf | Surname_Firstname_Courses.pdf | Surname_Firstname_KLIPS.pdf | Surname_Firstname_Abi.pdf | Surname_Firstname_Studienbescheinigung.pdf

• Motivation letter (in English, max. 2 pages)
  In the motivation letter, try to answer the following questions:
  - Why did you choose the University of the Western Cape?
  - Why should we send you to the University of the Western Cape?
  - Which courses would you like to take at the University of the Western Cape?
• CV
  (educational background, professional background and contact details: name, address, email, phone number)
• List of potential courses
  (indicate which potential Koblenz courses you would like to study abroad)
• KLIPS transcript of records
  (list of all the courses that you have already successfully completed at the University of Koblenz)
• Scan of Abiturzeugnis
• Up-to-date Studienbescheinigung

2. Nomination process
You will get an answer via e-mail whether you are admitted a study abroad placement at the chosen university

3. Erasmus application via the International Relations Office
The next steps will be taken care of by the International Relations Office. Please note that a separate application for Erasmus funding must be submitted independently from your previously submitted UWC-application. Generally speaking, applications must be received by the International Relations Office no later than January 31. It goes without saying that specific deadlines and the application process for Erasmus funding are organized by the International Relations Office only.

More Information

If you are interested and would like more information regarding Study Abroad at the University of the Western Cape, please visit the following website:

▪ International Students