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North-West University (NWU) – Comprehensive Summary of Additional Student Fees

Applicable Campuses: Mahikeng (MC), Potchefstroom (PC), and Vanderbijlpark (VC)

1. Application & Admission Fees

  • New RSA Students (undergraduate & postgraduate): No Charge
  • New International Students: ZAR 575
  • B-Status Application Fee: ZAR 425
  • Special Admission Examination: ZAR 460

2. Registration Fees

  • Standard Registration: ZAR 2,220
  • Late Registration Penalty (excl. Masters and PhD Students): ZAR 540
  • MBA Annual Enrollment at NWU Business School: ZAR 10,000
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management: ZAR 2,290 (Full- and Part-time)
  • LLM & MPhil Master’s Programme Admission (One-Time): ZAR 2,200

3. Student Academic Lifecycle Admin (SALA) Fees

  • Exemption Application for External Modules: ZAR 230
  • Non-registered Students’ Academic Results Reissue: ZAR 55
  • Academic Record from Archives: ZAR 135 (plus ZAR 145 with Syllabi)
  • Matriculation Board Exemption Certificate:
    • New Application: ZAR 700
    • Duplicate/Amendment: ZAR 350
  • Late Module Changes: ZAR 175 per transaction
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4. Examination & Assessment Fees

  • Off-Campus Exam Levy per Paper: ZAR 240
  • Distance Exam Levy (International excl. Namibia): ZAR 870 per module
  • Secondary Exam Attempt: ZAR 270 per module
  • Final Assessment Opportunity (Academic Rule): ZAR 270 per module
  • Exam Paper Remarking Request: ZAR 170

5. Graduation Ceremony Fees

  • Degree/Diploma Conferral in Absentia: ZAR 300
  • Doctoral Certificate Reissue: ZAR 375
  • Other Degree/Diploma Certificate Reissue: ZAR 355

6. Students’ Academic Chapters

  • Standard Membership: ZAR 70
  • School of Pharmacy Exclusive: ZAR 90

7. Student Account Services

  • RealPay Debit Order Admin (first 6): ZAR 180
  • RealPay Debit Order (7th onward): ZAR 30
  • Failed Debit Order Charge: ZAR 50
  • Duplicate Account or Receipt: ZAR 15
  • Credit Refund Request: ZAR 15

8. Courier Services

  • Local Delivery: Actual Cost (Minimum ZAR 160)
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9. Protection Services

  • University Card Replacement: ZAR 80
  • Parking Disc Issuance: ZAR 30
  • Parking Reservation (per 10 spots): ZAR 30
  • Key and Accessory Fees: Varies by type

10. Statistical Consultation Services (SCS)

  • Consultation and Support: ZAR 250 – ZAR 340 per hour
  • Data Handling Services: Prices vary by service

11. Conservatory Fees

  • Registration for Semesters: ZAR 900
  • Tuition Fees: Range from ZAR 4,655 to ZAR 9,310 (based on duration)
  • Practice Fees for Music Instruments & Voice: Varies

12. Campus Health Care Centre (Clinic)

  • Students: ZAR 10
  • Staff/Visitors: ZAR 50

13. School of Psychosocial Health & Selection Fees

  • Master’s in Psychology: ZAR 420
  • Social Work Departmental Selection: ZAR 250
  • Therapy Sessions at IPW: ZAR 150 per session
  • SACSSP Registration (2nd Year Social Work): ZAR 225

14. Library Services

  • Administration Fee for Lost Books: ZAR 150

15. Co-Curricular Programme

  • Fees as determined by the relevant program and Campus Director.
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16. Residence Fees – Recess Periods

  • Daily rates for extended stays will be charged proportionally based on the annual residence fee divided by the number of academic days.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to NWU’s official communications or contact the respective campus offices directly.


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