NWU Application 2021

North-West University application breakdown:

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible in the application cycle.
Have you calculated your APS? You’ll need to do this before applying.

How to complete the online application:

Step 1: Getting a student number (start at step 2 if you already have one)

• Go to the online application platform
• Click on New application
• Click on Create new student number and complete all the fields

Please note that the allocation of a student number does not mean that you have completed the application process. Please go through all the steps below to ensure that your application is complete and that it reaches us. Incomplete applications will not be processed by the University.
Step 2: Log in
When you receive a student number, use that together with the PIN number you created to log in.
Step 3: What do you want to study?
Complete all the fields. Use the yearbooks to obtain more information about the qualifications, modes of delivery and curricula.
Step 4: Upload supporting documents
In order to consider your application, please upload the following supporting documents:

• Available grade 12 marks (or gr 11 if the gr 12 marks are not available yet), or a copy of your matric certificate – if you have already passed matric.
• Copy of your ID
• Additional documents for international prospective students:
  • A copy of relevant results
  • A copy of your passport

Step 5: Submit application
Please make sure that you press the Submit application button when you have finished ensuring that we receive your application.

Payable fees

Apply to NWU using the hardcopy application

You can apply by filling in the hardcopy application form and post your completed application to the desired campus you would like to study at. 
Things to note when applying via hardcopy:

1. The “old fashioned” way usually takes longer, so you’ll have to be patient.
2. Make sure you have attached all relevant supporting documentation.

Application Fees for North-West University:

South African applicants are required to pay an application fee of R150. International students need to pay R550 upon application.
For more information, please visit here.

Submitting Results and Documents:

School learners must ensure that all examination results from Grade 11 until September of Grade 12 are submitted. Failure to do such may result in delays within the student’s application process. You might find that you applied early in Grade 12 and thus only sent in your final Grade 11 results. If this is true, as the year progresses and you receive more results keep sending them through to NWU, that way they will have all your results by the time finals come around.
Transferring students should also ensure that all transcripts and academic records are submitted as early as possible as well as that a final transcript of current studies being undertaken reaches the Admissions Office as soon as possible after receipt.
Please note: Some courses require you to write a selection test. Once you have applied, the faculty will invite you to come in for a test. Find out more here.
Make sure to also submit the following:

• Copy of your ID
• Proof of Payment for application fee
• Any additional documents which may be relevant to your application.

Contact the North-West University:

For more information on how to apply to NWU, you can visit their website.
Alternatively, you can contact the NWU on the following details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 018 285 2227/2334 or 018 299 4383/4130/4263/2445