What Do I Need for NWU's Selection Courses?

Some selection courses just look at your Grade 11 or 12 marks. Others want an audition, a portfolio, an online questionnaire, an interview, or even a psychometric assessment. There's no universal checklist here; it's course by course, so let's break it down.

It's time to lock in…

NWU Fees 2026: How to Calculate Your Exact Study Costs

There's no guessing required, NWU has a free tool that'll give you your actual, personalised fee estimate in a few clicks. No vague "it depends," no DMing random people for numbers that might be outdated. Just facts, tailored to you.

Okay, but for real, starting university is…

Student Support Services That Help You Ace Your First Year

Transitioning from high school to university can trigger serious academic anxiety, but you do not have to navigate it alone. North-West University (NWU) has built a comprehensive student support network designed to help you secure your academic footing from day one of your undergraduate degree. Through peer tutoring, Supplemental Instruction (…

Funding Opportunities and Bursaries for Your NWU Degree

Funding your higher education journey does not have to be a source of stress. North-West University (NWU) offers a transparent, multi-layered financial support ecosystem for your undergraduate degree. From automatic academic merit bursaries that deduct up to 100% of your tuition fees to National Student Financial Aid…

Where Futures Began: Inside NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus Open Day 2026

The first thing you noticed was the energy. Not the buildings, not the registration desks, not even the crowds flowing through the gates of the North-West University Vanderbijlpark Campus on 16 May 2026. It was the feeling.

The kind that sits in the air when thousands of young…

Where Futures Began: Inside NWU Potchefstroom Campus Open Day 2026

On a crisp autumn morning in Potchefstroom, the gates of North-West University swung open to thousands of hopeful learners, parents and teachers. The NWU Potchefstroom Campus Open Day on 9 May 2026 was about possibilities.

By 8am, the campus was already alive. Music echoed across…

How to Build a Productive Study Routine (That Actually Works)

You've probably tried to "get organised" before. You made a colour-coded schedule, downloaded a productivity app, bought a fancy planner — and then two weeks later you were right back to studying in a panic the night before. Sound familiar?

The truth is, most study routines fail not…

Minimum Requirements for Engineering: Secure Your Spot

The journey to becoming an engineer is as much about mental resilience as it is about mathematical precision. For many matriculants and young professionals asking, "Which universities are open for application 2026?", the pressure to perform can feel overwhelming. 

At North…

Didn't Get In? A Guide to Alternative University Programmes and Re-Application

Missed out on your first-choice degree? It’s not the end of the road. You can still secure your future by exploring extended programmes (foundation years), bridging courses like NWU’s Xcel or UnivPrep, or using the CAS system for late placements. If you’re planning to re-apply for the next cycle, focus on upgrading your results and submitting…

AI at University: How NWU Students Can Use AI Ethically to Study Smarter

Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future; it’s the present. Across the world, AI in education is transforming how students learn, research and prepare for assessments. And here at North-West University, students are part of a generation navigating one of the biggest shifts in AI and higher education. But here’s the real question: How…