Founded in 1959, University of the Western Cape is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Bellville (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of the Western Cape (UWC) is a large coeducational South African higher education institution. University of the Western Cape (UWC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 63 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this South African higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UWC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.