2024 NWU Application Form

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2024 NWU Application Form

How to apply online

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

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 “Calendar link” to obtain more information about the qualifications, modes of delivery and curricula. You can also find the information in the below yearbooks:

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
  • Proof of payment for application fee (R150)
  • Additional documents for international prospective students:
    • A copy of relevant results
    • A copy of your passport
    • Proof of payment for application fee (R550)

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

  • The application fee is R 150 (R 550 in the case of international students)
  • An accommodation deposit of R 500 is payable with residence application

 
Banking details:

  • ABSA account number: 409 169 1369
  • Name of account: NW University Online Registrations
  • Branch code & name: 632 005, Tom Street
  • Reference:
    • A + Prospective student’s ID no OR
    • A + student no OR
    • A+ Date of birth and surname
  • 018 299 4383/4130/4263/2445
  • 018 285 2227/2334
  • applicationsug@nwu.ac.za

Types of Selection:

 

  • Paper / Academic selection: Selection is done on academic achievement of Gr 11 or Gr 12 marks and the best candidates are selected. Average performance is also taken into account.
  • Selection tests: Selection is done on the basis of academic achievement based on Gr11 or Gr 12 marks as well as a psychometric assessment. The psychometric evaluation includes personality, aptitude and other questionnaires, as required by the specific studying direction. Some courses also require subject specific tests such as Mathematics or Chemistry and Physics. When appointments are made for the tests, students will be notified if they also have to write a subject-specific tests and what to study for these.
  • Faculty selection

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Courses that require selection tests:

Engineering

Once you have applied you will be invited by the Faculty of Engineering to make an appointment to write the selection test. Read more about the selection and application process for Engineering or find all the available dates for the Engineering test.

Other courses that require selection tests

  • BArt et Scien (Town and Regional planning)
  • Law (LLB, BA Law and BCom Law)
  • BSc Consumer Sciences
  • BCur Nursing
  • B Social Work

 
In order to book a selection test, the appointment form can be completed electronically or appointments may be made telephonically using any of these numbers 018 299 4028/2890/2896/2893. Be sure to contact us to obtain information about the venue.
PLEASE DO NOT MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IF YOU HAVE NOT YET APPLIED.
Available dates are:

 

Courses that are subject to faculty selection:

 

  • BA Graphic Design
  • BSc Dietetics
  • BPharm (Pharmacy)
  • Diploma in Sport Science
  • Biokinetics
  • Recreation Science Programmes
  • Human Movement Sciences
  • BA Music & Society: contact Yvonne-Marié Brand (018 299 1816)
  • Diploma in Music: contact Santisa Viljoen (018 299 1709)
  • BMus (Music): contact Chris van Rhyn (018 299 1695)