NWU campuses: where will you find your tribe?

You are sitting on campus, and you look up. You see an NWU community – people who are exactly like you, and yet nothing like you at the same time. People who have dreams to be greater than they are, working to achieve those dreams. A place like home.

The NWU is not just a group of buildings meant for…

Late University Application? What to do if you missed the Deadline

Your heart was set on beginning your tertiary education at NWU. Now you have discovered that the student application deadlines have lapsed, and you have not submitted your university application on time. This situation can leave you feeling deflated, uninspired and hopeless. But all is not lost. There are…

From Classroom to Lab: Get Involved in Research Opportunities

At NWU, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom. It's about exploration, discovery, and pushing the boundaries of knowledge.

One of the most powerful ways we encourage students to do this is through our rich and diverse research opportunities that can shape your future.

Fast track your future: The importance of early applications at NWU

You want to apply for a postgraduate or undergraduate degree at North-West University (NWU), but need help figuring out where to start. There’s so much to do before walking through the doors of a recognised university that it feels overwhelming to begin the process. Looming deadlines and a busy study or work…

How To Apply For University: Your Step-By-Step Guide

You’re in Grade 12 or have just completed Grade 11, and want to secure your place at an innovative, globally competitive, and top-ranking university in South Africa. North-West University (NWU) should be on your radar as one of  South Africa’s local options; it stands out and is ranked in the top 4.5% of…

Which Universities Are Open for Applications 2024?

Although most universities' applications for 2024 are now closed, some have already revealed when they'll be opening their 2025 applications for admission. If you’re wondering which universities are open for applications, you may want to consider looking at what North-West University (NWU) can offer you. Our 2025 applications opened on 2 April…