Below is a breakdown of how to apply to NWU (North-West University). You will find instructions on the online application as well as what documents you need to submit.
In a few minutes, you’ll know everything you need to know to apply to NWU.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in the application cycle. Applications close at the end of June for selection courses and at the end of September for non-selection courses.
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Apply Using the Online Application
Things to note before using the online application for North-West University:
- You’ll need an email address to complete the application. Don’t have one? Get an email address first.
- Once you complete an online application you may not send a hardcopy application.
- Make sure you complete the application in full (so that there’s no delay from NWU).
- Getting an NWU student number does not mean you have been accepted. You will also receive a pin number which you’ll need to use with your student number.
- If you have any queries during the online application process, you can email applicationsug@nwu.ac.za or contact 018 285 4320.
How to Complete the Online Application
NWU has one online application form. Once you have decided you want to apply, you can follow the link below to start your online application. Hooray, you’re one step closer!
Apply for a Residence Application
Note: Depending on which campus you want to study at, you can collect a form from the Residence Administration Office. Remember there are three different campuses (Vaal Triangle, Mafikeng and Vanderbijlpark campus).
Application Fees
South African applicants are required not required to pay an application fee. International students need to pay R600 upon application.
For more information, please visit the NWU website.
Submitting Results and Documents
School learners must ensure that all examination results from Grade 11 until September of Grade 12 are submitted. Failure to do such may result in delays within the student’s application process. You might find that you applied early in Grade 12 and thus only sent in your final Grade 11 results. If this is true, as the year progresses and you receive more results keep sending them through to NWU, that way they will have all your results by the time finals come around.
Transferring students should also ensure that all transcripts and academic records are submitted as early as possible as well as that a final transcript of current studies being undertaken reaches the Admissions Office as soon as possible after receipt.
Please note: Some courses require you to write a selection test. Once you have applied, the faculty will invite you to come in for a test. Find out more about this selection test here.
Make sure to also submit the following:
- Copy of your ID
- Proof of Payment for application fee
- Any additional documents which may be relevant to your application.
You’re almost done! Now all that’s left to do is to wait. Keep a look out for your acceptance and/or provisional acceptance letter. You are encouraged to monitor your application status at all times.
Do you have more questions? Check out the NWU minimum requirements page.
Contact NWU
For more information on how to apply to the university, you can visit their website.
Alternatively, you can contact the university using the details below:
- WhatsApp line: +27 60 070 2606
SMS-line: 31750
Email: studies@nwu.ac.za
To learn more about the university, as well as other universities in South Africa, be sure to view our full list of universities on our website.
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