Traditional university · North West
North-West University
Multi-campus university with large education, health sciences, law and engineering faculties.
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How you apply
Direct online application on the NWU portal
Closing period
Most undergraduate applications close between June and August.
Application fee
Confirm the current application fee on the NWU apply page
Campus
Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark, North West
Good to know
- NWU also offers distance education for teaching qualifications.
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Careers you can study towards here
These are the career fields NWU commonly offers. Programme names and entry requirements differ per faculty — confirm in the current prospectus.
Documents to have ready
- Certified copy of your ID — Or your birth certificate plus passport if you do not have an ID yet. Certify at a police station, post office or Home Affairs.
- Your latest school results — Grade 11 final report when you apply, then your Grade 12 statement of results when it is issued.
- Parent or guardian ID — Usually required if you are under 18, and for funding applications.
- Proof of payment of the application fee — Where a fee applies. Keep the reference number — many portals will not submit without it.
- Proof of residence — A municipal bill or a letter from your ward councillor or traditional authority.
Plain English SA Forms is an independent website and is not affiliated with North-West University. Application dates, fees and programme offerings change every year — the institution's own admissions pages are the only binding source.