NWU Application 2025-2026

NWU Application 2025-2026

The NWU Application portal is currently open for postgraduate and undergraduate applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. The online application must be done online via the official website of the institution at www.nwu.ac.za during the application period. All Undergraduate and Postgraduate applications must be submitted before the closing date, Therefore late applications incur extra costs.

NWU Application is open to all students who meet the entry requirements and qualify to study at the institution regardless of the country of origin, Qualification of application, Program of choice and other factors.

READ: NWU University

Online Application Opening Date For NWU 2025-2026

The online application portal will open on 1 April- 30 November. Therefore applications must submitted before the closing date. However, late applications may incur extra cost therefore applicants are urged to submit their application early.

Documents Required For NWU Application 2025-2026

Applicants are required to submit the following documents in the application process;

Undergraduate students

To consider your application, please upload the following supporting documents. If the application is incomplete, it may be declined by the University:

Grade 12 results, grade 11 results (final results only) or a copy of your matric certificate – if you have already passed matric.
Applicants who are currently upgrading their grade 12 results, will only be considered after the improved results are presented to the NWU.
Applicants who follow Cambridge, GED or any other non-NSC curriculum, or who may qualify for exemption based on advanced age or post-school qualifications, must provide an exemption certificate as issued by USAF.
Completed undertaking
Copy of your ID
Copy of your academic record (if applicable).
Additional documents for international prospective students:
1. A copy of relevant results
2. A copy of your passport

Postgraduate students

Completed mandatory undertaking
Copy of your ID
Copy of your academic record (if applicable).
Additional documents for international prospective students:
1. A copy of relevant results
2. A copy of your passport.

NB: Your ID document and final Grade 11 or 12 results handy in digital format. The documents must be individually scanned as they are uploaded separately. Preferably available as PDF, jpeg, etc.

READ: North West Prospectus PDF

NWU Application Procedure 2025-2026

The application process for North-West University (NWU) varies depending on whether you are a South African citizen or an international applicant.

For South African citizens:

Go to the NWU website: https://www.nwu.ac.za/
Click on the “Study@NWU” button on the homepage.
Select the appropriate level of study, such as undergraduate or postgraduate.
Click on the “Applications” button.
Click on the “Apply” button.
Create an account or log in if you already have one.
Fill in the online application form.
Upload the required supporting documents, such as your ID document or passport, academic transcripts, and proof of payment of the application fee.
Submit your application.

READ: NWU Current Students

For international applicants:

Go to the NWU website: https://www.nwu.ac.za/
Click on the “Study@NWU” button on the homepage.
Select the appropriate level of study, such as undergraduate or postgraduate.
Click on the “Applications” button.
Click on the “International students” button.
Create an account or log in if you already have one.
Fill in the online application form.
Upload the required supporting documents, such as your passport, academic transcripts, English proficiency test results, and proof of payment of the application fee.
Submit your application.

READ: MUT Online Registration 2025-2026

Contact Details Of NWU

Registrar

Postal address:
North-West University
Private Bag X1290
Potchefstroom
2520

Physical address:
The Office of the Registrar
Building F1
11 Hoffman Street
Potchefstroom
2351

Tel:
(+27 18) 299-1111
(+27 18) 299-2222

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