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North West University (NWU) Online Applications


Northwest University (NWU) is one of the best government-owned tertiary institutions in South Africa. According to the South African universities ranking, the university is among the top ten best universities in South Africa in cutting-edge research and contribution to academic knowledge. The university only has three main campuses, all located in the Northwest province of South Africa. These three campuses are Potchefstroom, Mafikeng, and Vanderbijlpark, all located in South Africa. The University’s headquarters, i.e., where all the administrative offices are built, are all located in Potchefstroom.
When the northwest University undergoes a merger, it was rated as the largest and biggest university in South Africa. In addition to this feat, it is also the only tertiary institution in South Africa’s learning citadel. The second-highest number of students (both part-time and full-time) after the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. The Universities that the South Africa government merged to form northwest University are Potchefstroom University for Christian and the University of Northwest (also known as the University of Bophuthatswana. The Potchefstroom University for Christians already has a campus in Vanderbijlpark before the merger.

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How to apply

North-West University is a citadel of learning that always encourages students from diverse backgrounds to apply to various departments. The university encourages both paper and online applications. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the university has strongly encouraged prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply online as soon as possible for the 2021 academic session. There are five steps you must follow to register online at Nother West University.

Step 1

  1. Go to the online application platform on the www.nwu.co.za. It is advisable to use Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome for easy access to this page.
  2. Click on the new registration application.
  3. Click on creating a new student number, and make sure you fill in all the fields appropriately.
  4. It is significant to note that just because you now have a student number, that does not mean you are now a registered student or you are done with the application process. Remind that applications not complete will not be processed by the Northwest university Graduation office.

Step 2

  1. log in.
  2. After receiving your student number, the next step is to create a PIN number and log into your student account.

Step 3

  1. What department or faculty do you want to study in.
  2. Fill all the fields appropriately.
  3. Apply a ‘calendar link’ (this can be found on your student account) to determine your department requirement and the curricula. There are also cogent pieces of information in NWU yearbooks, such as Mafikeng, Potchefstroom, and Vanderbijlpark.

Step 4

  1. Upload application documents.
  2. In order for the university to process your applications, the applicants need to upload the following documents:
    • Matric Certificate or, in some cases, Grade 11 or Grade 12 marks if the matric result is not available yet.
    • A copy of your South Africa ID and International passport.
    • Proof of application fee payment (Application fee is R150).
    • They must upload their relevant results for prospective international applicants, a copy of their international passports, and proof of payment.

Step 5

  1. Submission of application.
  2. The applicants must ensure that the application forms have been properly filled and the required documents are submitted before submitting.

Prospective students need to contact the admission office to obtain application forms by calling 0183892525. The applicants can go online to the university website and download the application form, or the prospective student can email the admission office directly at mcadmissions@nwu.ac.za. There is also the option of online applications. Any enquiries or inquiries related to the online application can be directed to keshni.scholtz@nwu.ac.za or call this phone number 0183892272. The application deadline for NWU application is usually September of every year; for example, the application deadline for the 2021 academic year was on 30th September 2020.
For prospective international students from outside of South Africa, especially for postgraduate studies (MSc or PhD). It is important to evaluate their foreign certificate using SAQA. SAQA is also known as the South Africa Qualifications Authority. The South African government formed this academic evaluation body to access and evaluate foreign qualifications of foreigners intending to study or work in South Africa. Foreign applicants need to evaluate their academic certificates using SAQA. SAQA will determine the NQF level their certificates fall into, which will make it easier for northwest University to easily have an adequate assessment of the foreign applicant’s certificate.
International applicants should also note that it is important to apply early for admission to have ample time to apply for a study visa and avoid any visa delays or misinterpretation. For PhD applicants, you must secure a potential supervisor ready to supervise your research work before applying for admission. This also applies to international students applying for MSc, although searching for a supervisor is not mandatory but advisable in some departments. In terms of funding for postgraduate applicants, the University strongly advised that postgraduate applicants search for external funding or, in some rare cases talked to their supervisor about getting funding from them. There is internal funding for postgraduate studies in the universities, but it might not be enough due to many student’s applications. The South African Government made various funding arrangements, such as NRF, CSIR, and Provincial bursaries. Still, there is no guarantee of International students securing such funding due to the high volume of applicants.

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Courses Offered

The university comprises eight departments of higher education and training (DHET) accredited faculties. These faculties have all been rated as one of the best in the country in terms of academic excellence and research.
The faculty of economic and management sciences
This faculty consists of six (6) departments. They are:
Accounting Sciences.
Department of Business and Governance.
Department of Economic Sciences.
Industrial psychology and human resources management.
Management Sciences.
Department of tourism.

Faculty of Education

Over the years, this faculty has stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the best faculties of education in the country. The faculty comprises of:

  • Language education department.
  • Psycho-social education.
  • Department of professional studies.
  • Mathematics, Science and Technology education.

Faculty of Engineering

  • Under this faculty, we have the:
  • Department of Chemical Engineering.
  • EEC also known as Electrical Electronic and Computer Engineering.
  • Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering.
  • Industrial Engineering.

Faculty of Health Sciences

This faculty consists of notable departments like;

Nursing.
Pharmacy.
Physiology

Faculty of Humanities

This faculty consists of six departments, they are.

  • Music.
  • Philosophy.
  • Social Sciences.
  • Government Education.
  • Languages and Studies on Communication.

Faculty of Law

This faculty comprises only three departments, such as:

  • Mercantile Law.
  • Public Law.
  • Private Law.

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

This faculty has one of the highest numbers of departments at Northwest University. These departments are Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and indigenous knowledge systems.

Faculty of Theology

Finally, we have the faculty of technology, and this is a part of the newest faculty that is still expanding. In the meantime, it has only two departments. These departments are Christian ministry and leadership and ancient language and text studies. It is important to note that as of 2016, the North-West university has a total number of students are up to 73,000, and it has been foreseen that the university population might pass the 100,000 marks by 2024. The chancellor of the university is Anna Mokgokong, and the Vice-chancellor since 2014 is Dan Kgwadi.
One of the university’s academic breakthroughs occurred in 2018 when the northwest University Potchefstroom campus came up with a usable global model that can be used to control a species of worm called Fall armyworm pest. This prototype developed is efficient in predicting the spread of the worm population. The important thing to note about Northwest university is that each main campus has different faculties. All the University faculties are not on the same campus. For instance, at the Mahikeng campus, we have the faculty of law, agriculture, education, commerce, science, and technology. Northwest University is also one of the South African universities that really invest in sporting activities such as rugby, hockey, cricket, netball, football, bodybuilding, dance, and chess. And the university also installed modern-day sporting faculties to support these sporting activities. Notable alumni of the university are:

Gerhard Mostert: He is a South Africa rugby star who started his career with springboks and stade francais.

Warren whitely: He was a South African rugby player who plays a part in his illustrious career in springboks and lions. He played eight men and was a captain of the springbok team once upon a time ago.

Northwest University is considered a South African university that brings together students all over the world. After the merger of the universities that formed Northwest university, the merger has been referred to as one of the most successful mergers due to the graduation rate and knowledge that has been impacted on students so far. Northwest University is widely acknowledged for its dynamic and cutting-edge modern facilities without losing focus on its African roots and heritage.

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Comments

  1. Amanda Ndlovu says

    April 29, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    I want to study for health Science of 2021,I was gonna right my exams(gr12 ) in may but unfortunately I didn’t I’m waiting to write my ecams on November and I’m a progress learner. I would like appreciate if you give me a chance to study there.

  2. Senzo says

    May 9, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    I matriculated on 2019 and I’m currently applying online but I get stuck on that page where I’m supposed to put my NSC levels,it get untouchable.I don’t know how to go to the next page cause I have to first fill those NSC levels gap.Please help me.

  3. Thanduyise says

    May 24, 2020 at 11:07 am

    please help i want to apply but the identity number says already exists

  4. Lesego Charmaine seduku says

    May 27, 2020 at 2:00 pm

    Please help I want to apply but it says it already exist

  5. Lesego Charmaine seduku says

    May 27, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    I want to apply but it says it already exist

  6. Matshidiso says

    June 4, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    Hi i want to apply for a bachelor degree in teaching can i have the requirements

  7. Sibongile Annah Makhubele says

    June 6, 2020 at 11:49 am

    I am unable to submit my application form because my school name is not visible , I don’t have a clue about that but I already have a student number please help me finish applying

  8. Nkhensani says

    June 8, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    Hy i want to apply online but the system is giving me a hard time and when i try to download the application form for 2021 it doesn’t appear, please help

  9. Tshegofatso Kodisang says

    June 10, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    I want to apply but it says my id number already exists

  10. Deliwe Esther says

    June 11, 2020 at 12:34 pm

    Hi I what to apply buy it says identity number already exists

  11. Mzwanele Henderson Bikitsha says

    June 13, 2020 at 6:21 pm

    I am applying online for term 2, but this school name is not allocating any schools, schools are not visible, i have tried several times. Please help urgently.

  12. kesaobaka says

    June 16, 2020 at 1:56 am

    I’ve been trying to apply for a PGCE but I can’t seem to be winning as it keeps saying I should contact the university😑

  13. Matthylise Brown says

    June 17, 2020 at 9:47 am

    Hello I’m interested in the PGCE can you send me all the details and fees details regarding this course plze

  14. Kanyane drecia says

    June 17, 2020 at 10:56 am

    Hello I want to apply for Bachelor degree in Teaching. I need help please

  15. nobengazi says

    June 17, 2020 at 11:47 am

    hi i want to know i have apply for 2020 the university accept me but i dont find any material i dont know what must i do will you please help me

  16. Nolubabalo Mekuto says

    June 17, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    Hi I am completed my matric on 2002..now I want to apply for as Education Intermediate Phase for 2021.

  17. kethabile says

    June 22, 2020 at 9:01 am

    i have been applying but i cant fill in the information correct where it appears addresses

  18. Marlyn says

    June 26, 2020 at 10:55 am

    l would love to register for Bed in Education intermediate phase for 2021

  19. Lerato Maqeba says

    June 29, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    Please help I’m rewriting my matric and I once applied it says already exists.

  20. Thapelo Fisha says

    June 30, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Hi, please help me… I have been trying to apply, the problem is that it keeps saying ID number already exists… When I try to use my student number and pin, it says invalid information.

  21. Dimakatso Ester says

    August 29, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    I am Dimakatso Xaba.I would like to apply for AUP at your institution.I tried to apply but I cant go further .Pls help me.Pls send me info about this course.

  22. Trudy says

    September 18, 2020 at 7:13 am

    I have been trying to apply It keeps on saying my ID already exist.

  23. Miseka Dube says

    September 19, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    Hi please help,I want to apply for Grade R Deploma…please send me more information .
    084 298 0892 -Whatsapp

  24. Thabile Mnculwane says

    September 19, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    Good day
    I want to apply for ACT intermediate phase, I do have student number but now it’s doesn’t show any option in order to choose my undertaking course it’s only showing Law.

    Please help me.
    Student number : 39866106

  25. Millicent Moholo says

    September 27, 2020 at 5:51 pm

    Good day I’ve been trying to apply for the language practice and literacy studies I do have a student number but it does not show any option in order to choose my undertaking course it’s only showing law

    Please assist
    My student number is 39550052

  26. Zolisa says

    October 8, 2020 at 12:11 am

    I would like to study but it says my I’d number already exists as I don’t remember my student Number so can you please send the student number please do that I can log in to apply again for PGCE.

  27. Maria Kenosi says

    October 9, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    Hey plz help, I want to apply for Public relations or social worker, update me with more information.

  28. Patrick Shange says

    January 6, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    I have been trying to apply and register for an ACT qualification in education but failing.

    I have been emailing and phoning the campus from February 2020 but all failed.

    My student number is: 110094357

  29. Zandile Madide says

    February 2, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    I would like to study teaching but it says my I’d number already exists as I don’t remember my student Number can you please resend the student number so that I can apply for Diploma in grade R.

  30. Jeanette says

    February 25, 2021 at 10:09 am

    I will like to apply for teaching in foundation phase but my application get stuck ,each and every time I try to submit

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