Start at step 2 if you already have a student number
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.
When you receive a student number, use that together with the PIN number you created to log in.
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. 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:
Postgraduate students
- Completed mandatory undertaking
- Copy of your ID
- Copy of your academic record (if applicable).
- Additional documents for international prospective students:
Please make sure that you press the Submit application button when you have finished ensuring that we receive your application.
Application fee:
There is an application fee for South African and International studens when applying.
SA Citizen: R150
International Students: R500
What will you need?
Two ID photos (identified on the back with name, surname and ID number)
Certified copies of your Grade 11 or most recent Matric marks, Matric/Senior Certificate/NSS, academic records of studies at another tertiary institution, certificate of behavior, identity documents, identity documents of both parents/guardians (if applicable), medical certificate (if applicable), study permit / residence permit if not a South African citizen, marriage certificate (married woman).
Don’t forget to complete your application form properly and honestly, this will affect if you are accepted or not into the University.
When completed, post your Application Form too:
The Registrar, Admission Section North-West University, Private Bag X6001, POTCHEFSTROOM, 2520
