North-West University Ranking & Overview 2024

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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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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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.

North-West University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This North-West University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at North-West University.

North-West University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	Not reported	Not reported
International students	Not reported	Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has North-West University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

North-West University's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

North-West University has more than 1200 international students.

Admission Office

53 Borcherd Street
Potchefstroom 2531
(0)860 169698

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Student Enrollment

North-West University has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,500-1,999 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

North-West University is a public higher education institution.

Entity Type

North-West University is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

North-West University does not have any religious affiliation.

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

North-West University (NWU) Housing Offering:

NWU provides various housing options for its students.
For detailed information about the available residences, students can visit the NWU website at https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/residences

Sport Facilities/Activities

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 왱왱눈첵 are as follows:

Mahikeng Sport Codes:

High Performance: Soccer
Competitive: Aerobics, Cross country, Boxing, Body Building, Chess, Dance Sports, Karate, Netball, Rugby, Tennis, Volleyball
Recreation: Badminton, Basketball, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Ju-jitsu, Hockey, Cricket
Wellness: Aerobics, Circuit Training, Swimming, Learn to Swim, Pool

Potchefstroom Sport Codes:

High Performance: Rugby, Cricket, Athletics, Soccer, Hockey, Tennis, Netball
Competitive: Swimming, Cross country, Water polo, Cycling and Mountain Biking, Squash, Gymnastics, Golf, Karate, Basketball, Badminton, 7's Rugby, Canoeing
Recreation: E-sport, Dance Sports, Rock Climbing, Table Tennis, Chess
Wellness: Aerobics, Kick Boxing, Pilates, Spinning, Yoga, Zumba

Vanderbijlpark Sport Codes:

High Performance: Soccer, Basketball, Netball, Hockey, Rugby
Competitive: Cricket, Body Building, Chess, Karate
Recreation: Cross country, Canoeing, Mindsport
Wellness: Running Club, Dance Sports, Cycling and Mountain Biking

For more information, you can visit the North-West University's sports website at https://sport.nwu.ac.za.

University Services

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Financial Aid

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:

Bursaries for Undergraduate Studies
NSFAS Funding
Funza Lushaka Teaching Bursary
Academic Merit Bursary
Family Discount
Leadership Bursary
Support Bursary
Arts and Culture Bursary
Sport Bursary

For postgraduate students, the university also provides the following bursaries:

NWU Postgraduate Bursary
NWU Postgraduate Academic Merit Bursary

For more information, you can visit their website: https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/bursaries

Study Abroad

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.

We provide joint degrees in collaboration with our partners.
Our staff actively co-produce publications and engage in developing international networks.
They also serve on various international bodies.
Our university facilitates international visits for academic and cultural exchanges.
We run student and staff exchange programs to promote global learning experiences.

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.

Distance Learning

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/.

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

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.

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on North-West University's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Association of African Universities (AAU)
Universities South Africa (USA)
International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE)
National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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.

Academic Structure

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