North-West University

North-West University (NWU) is a multi-campus university with campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng, and Vanderbijlpark. Formed in 2004 through a merger, NWU is one of South Africa's largest universities with a strong commitment to community engagement.

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About NWU

  • Province: North West
  • Website: nwu.ac.za
  • Email: study@nwu.ac.za
  • Students: 56,000

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  1. 1. Calculate your APS score
  2. 2. Browse available courses
  3. 3. Check admission requirements
  4. 4. Apply online

Application Dates

2027 Undergraduate 2026-04-01 – 2026-08-31

Application Fees

2027 intake R 150.00

Faculties

Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Humanities

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Faculty of Theology

APS Calculation Rules

  • • Standard NSC scale: 8=90-100, 7=80-89, 6=70-79, 5=60-69, 4=50-59, 3=40-49, 2=30-39, 1=0-29
  • • Best 6 subjects

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