| Key Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of University | North-West University | ||
| Acronym | NWU | ||
| Motto | It All Starts Here | ||
| Established | 1 January 2004 | ||
| Country | South Africa | ||
| Province | North West | ||
| Type | Public university | ||
| Faculties | Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Theology |
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| Campus | Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark | ||
| NWU Official Website | www.nwu.ac.za | ||
Overview
North-West University (NWU) founded in 1 January 2004 is a public university in North-West. NWU has three campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark.
The NWU officially came into being on 1 January 2004 as part of the South African government’s plan to transform higher education. The former University of North-West merged with the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education. A third party was the Sebokeng Campus of another mainly black university, Vista, whose staff and students were incorporated.
North-West University (NWU) Faculties and Courses offered
The list of faculties and courses offered by the North-West University (NWU) is given below:
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
- Accounting Sciences
- Business and Governance (Business School)
- Economic Sciences
- Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management
- Management Sciences
- Tourism
Faculty of Education
- Language Education
- Psycho-Social Education
- Professional Studies in Education
- Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
- Commerce and Social Studies in Education
Faculty of Engineering
- Chemical and Minerals Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
Faculty of Health Sciences
- Human Movement Sciences
- Kinderkinetics
- Pharmacy
- Psychosocial Health
- Physiology
- Consumer Sciences
- Nutrition
- Occupational Hygiene
- Nursing
Faculty of Humanities
- Communication Studies
- Government Studies
- Languages
- Music
- Philosophy
- Social Sciences
Faculty of Law
- Mercantile Law
- Public Law
- Private Law
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Physical and Chemical Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Geo- and Spatial Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Systems
- Business Mathematics and Statistics
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Faculty of Theology
- Christian Ministry and Leadership
- Ancient Language and Text Studies
Prospectus
North-West University (NWU) prospectus contains information about the institution and the available courses, including advice on how to apply, registration, contact details and the benefits of accepting a place among others. Download North-West University (NWU) Prospectus.
Admission Requirements
You have to meet the below entry requirements in order to study at North-West University (NWU).
Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at: studies@mynwu.info / 018 285 4320 / applicationsug@nwu.ac.za.
Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.
For full details of entry requirements go to: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/fields-study
North-West University (NWU) Accommodation / Residence
North-West University (NWU) has its own campus accommodation for students, for which all students in need of accommodation at NWU must apply in order to get rooms.
All students – prospective and current students need to apply annually.
NWU Residence application date:
Application for January intake closes end of September every year.
For application go to: http://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/accommodation
North-West University (NWU) Application Status
Did you have submitted your application study at North-West University (NWU) in South Africa and you would like to check the status of your application to the college for your programme of study.
Once you have applied and have received the acknowledgement letter, you may use the login details on such a letter to track the process of your application. To do that navigate to the login screen and login using the details given on the acknowledgement letter.
To track your application go to: https://vssweb.nwu.ac.za
How to apply to study at North-West University (NWU)?
If you want to apply to the North-West University (NWU) to study in the next academic year, you can apply online at: https://vssweb.nwu.ac.za
Application for January intake, closes end of September each year.
Campus of North-West University (NWU) and contact details
Mahikeng Campus
Physical address:
Corner of Albert Luthuli
and University Drive
Mmabatho
2745
Potchefstroom Campus
Physical address:
11 Hoffman Street
Potchefstroom
2531
Vaal Triangle Campus
Physical address:
Hendrik Van Eck Blvd
Vanderbijlpark
1900
Tel: (+27 18) 299-1111 / (+27 18) 299-2222
E-mail: studies@mynwu.info
For more information visit North-West University (NWU) official website: http://www.nwu.ac.za/