The North-West University (NWU) is one of South Africa’s largest universities with a recorded number of 64 081 students in 2014. It was established on 1 January 2004 and has 3 campuses situated in Potchefstroom, Mafikeng and Vanderbijlpark.
- 30 June 2020 (selection courses)
- 30 September 2020 (non-selection courses)
Tuition costs at NWU range can range anywhere from R2 000 to R28 000. These costs are subject to change.
Step 1: Get your application form.
- Online Application:
Undergraduate and postgraduate applicants use the same online application process.
Step 2: Complete your application form in full.
*Remember you’ll need an email address. Don’t have one? Get an email address here.
Step 3: Attach all supporting documents.
Step 4: Complete a student accommodation form.
Please note: an accommodation deposit of R500 is required with a residence application.
Have questions about your application?
Email:Jacoline.JansenVanVuuren@nwu.ac.za
Tel:018 299-4897
Need to find the institution?
Physical Address:
North-West University
Institutional Office
Building C1
53 Borcherd Street
Potchefstroom
2531
The university offers a wide variety of under- and post-graduate qualifications that fit into the following faculties:
- Humanities
- Health Sciences
- Education
- Theology
- Law
- Engineering
- Economic and Management Sciences
- Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Find a breakdown of the study options here.
Don’t meet the minimum requirements? There’s still hope.