Founded in 2004, the North-West University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Potchefstroom (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North West. This institution also has branch campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, North-West University (NWU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. North-West University (NWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 20-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this South African higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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moderately selective
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Acronym | NWU |
Founded | 2004 |
Motto | Dit begin alles hier It all starts here |
Colours | Purple, turquoise and grey |
Mascot | Eagi |
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Address | 53 Borcherd Street Potchefstroom 2520 North West South Africa |
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+27 (0)860 169698 |
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Other locations | Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark |
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The following North-West University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify North-West University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic North-West University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has North-West University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
North-West University's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
North-West University has more than 1200 international students.Tip: search for North-West University's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for North-West University.
North-West University has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).
North-West University is a public higher education institution.
North-West University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
North-West University does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of North-West University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
North-West University (NWU) Housing Offering:
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
North-West University offers a wide range of sport activities and facilities at its three locations. The sports available at each location and reported to uniRank are as follows:
Mahikeng Sport Codes:For more information, you can visit the North-West University's sports website at https://sport.nwu.ac.za.
uniRank provides below an overview of North-West University's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
North-West University offers various financial aids to its students, including:
For postgraduate students, the university also provides the following bursaries:
For more information, you can visit their website: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/bursaries
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
North-West University offers a range of exchange programs and study abroad opportunities through its internationalization activities. These activities encompass cooperation in academic, research, cultural, and sports matters with partner institutions.
In the year 2023, North-West University hosts a diverse community of 1,023 international students representing over 50 countries. Among them, 381 are postgraduates, including 176 pursuing doctoral degrees.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
North-West University offers distance learning opportunities through its dedicated website at https://distance.nwu.ac.za/.
This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.
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North-West University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2004
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
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