NWU Admission Requirements
Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at: studies@mynwu.info / 018 285 4320.
Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.
Areas Students Can Study In at NWU
Below are the different fields students can get qualifications in to further their education. We have also included a few of the programs on offer for the different fields. To learn more about what each subject and qualification requirements, go to:
http://studies.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/fields-study-2024
Economic And Management Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (general)
Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)
Education
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Foundation Phase Grade R – 3
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Intermediate Phase Grade 4 – 6
Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Senior and Further Education and Training Grade 7 – 12
Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Health Sciences
Diploma in Coaching Science
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science
Humanities
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Governance
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Language and Literary Studies
Law
Bachelor of Arts in Law (BA in Law)
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Diploma in Animal Health
Diploma in Animal Sciences
Theology
BA in Ancient Languages as first qualification
HEQSF Alignment
All universities in South Africa were obligated by law to take part in a National Project driven by the regulatory bodies (Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), to align all qualifications with the Higher Education Qualification Sub Framework (HEQSF). The NWU is thus currently in an ongoing process of aligning our qualification and programme offering with the requirements of the HEQSF.
Prospective students must take notice of the fact that NWU qualification names, programme names as well as the composition of curricula may change due to the HEQSF Project, prior to registration for the 2024 academic year. Successful candidates are advised to contact the relevant faculty to ensure that they register for the correct qualification, programme and /or curriculum.
The NWU Prospectus for North-West University for 2022 – 2023 is now available for download. The prospectus provides a comprehensive guide of North-West University. It looks at both the academic side in terms of what courses are available and information on the courses as well as student life at the University.
What can you find in the NWU Prospectus?
The NWU prospectus for undergraduates and postgraduate students provides course information, details on how to apply and admissions criteria, accommodation information, course fees and general information about North-West University.
Download the NWU Prospectus 2022 – 2023
You can access the prospectus by using the links below:
View the NWU Prospectus 2023 – Undergraduate Students
Download the NWU Prospectus 2023 PDF