NWU (North-West University) Online Application, Requirements, Prospectus

The North-West University is a South African university with three campuses at Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark, South Africa.

With its merged status, the North-West University became one of the largest universities in South Africa and has 64 081 students (full-time and distance education).

The universities that merged to form this institution are the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education and the University of North-West (formerly the University of Bophuthatswana).

How To Apply at NWU – NWU Online Application

Step 1: Getting a student number (start at step 2 if you already have one)

• Go to the online application platform
• Click on New application
• Click on Create new student number and complete all the fields

Please note that the allocation of a student number does not mean that you have completed the application process. Please go through all the steps below to ensure that your application is complete and that it reaches us. Incomplete applications will not be processed by the University.

Step 2: Log in

When you receive a student number, use that together with the PIN number you created to log in.

Step 3: What do you want to study?

Complete all the fields. Use the yearbooks to obtain more information about the qualifications, modes of delivery and curricula.

Step 4: Upload supporting documents

In order to consider your application, please upload the following supporting documents:

• Available grade 12 marks (or gr 11 if the gr 12 marks are not available yet), or a copy of your matric certificate – if you have already passed matric.
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of your academic record (if applicable).
• Additional documents for international prospective students: i. A copy of relevant results ii. A copy of your passport

Step 5: Submit application

Please make sure that you press the Submit application button when you have finished ensuring that we receive your application.

Prospective applicants (only those who have already submitted their applications) can amend/change their personal details, or request a change of qualification or campus by submitting a request to applicationsug@nwu.ac.za.

Please be sure to include your student number and contact details in the e-mail.

Contacting NWU

• 018 299 4383/4130/4263/2445
• 018 285 2227/2332

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