Student Exchange Programmes
Through establishing international partnerships that create opportunity for mobility, we encourage our students to become global citizens.
Outgoing from UWC
Student exchange takes place between partner institutions where a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exists. Students are selected through an agreed nomination procedure. They will continue to be registered at the home institution and at the host institution for the duration of the exchange semester.
Students participating in an exchange semester remain liable for tuition fees at UWC, while the host university waives tuition. Students follow course enrolment or a study plan, approved by their home department. Credits are transferred at the end of the exchange period.
Incoming to UWC
Where a student exchange MoU exists, applicants must apply through their home university’s international office. Student exchange takes place through formal agreements between UWC and its partner institutions, where the terms are agreed in advance of the nomination. This includes duration of stay and credit transfer.
Doctoral students should include a brief motivation, research outline and a letter of support from their home supervisor. All other students can apply through their home university’s international office.
CompCare Medical Scheme
Are you an international student who needs medical cover to register at the University of the Western Cape? This plan may be for you.
What our students say
Student Exchange Programme
First Semester 2018
University of Missouri – St. Louis
I am grateful for the Henry Mitchell Scholarship and the University of the Western Cape for providing me with such experience. UWC paid for my VISA fees and airplane return ticket. I used the money I received from Henry Mitchell scholarship to pay for housing. As an exchange student, UMSL waived my tuition fees. Furthermore, I’d like to thank the UWC International Relations Office for the undated support right from the application process to the transfer of my credits.
Student Exchange Programme:
Henry Mitchell Fellow 2017
University of Missouri/ University of the Western Cape
A special word of thanks to Ms. Debra Lamson and her colleagues at my home University, The University of the Western Cape. Ms Lamson believed in my potential when she selected me for the program and supported me throughout the entire journey. Similarly, thanks to Prof Uphoff, Mr. David Currey, Ms Kristen Colbretch, Ms Carol from Reslife, The LGBTQI Resource Centre, my professors and everyone who supported me and looked after me at the University of Missouri.
Student Exchange Programme: Henry Mitchell
University of Missouri/ University of the Western Cape
During my time in South Africa I was afforded an opportunity of a lifetime. Through this enriching opportunity I meet new people and built life-long relationships with a group of extraordinary people. I am extremely grateful to the UM UWC partnership and the Henry Mitchell Scholarship fund for making this experience possible. Thank you Dr. Meuser, for allowing me to join this project and for valuing my skills and my voice. This trip has helped me grow beyond what I could have ever imagined in terms of educational experience, cultural immersion and competency, and awareness of the self and others.