2024 North-West University Online Application Form

Undergraduate Applicants

Apply here (Applications open 15 April 2024):

How to apply online

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

Undergraduate students

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:
- A copy of relevant results
- A copy of your passport
- More information on payable fees

Postgraduate students

Completed mandatory undertaking
Copy of your ID
Copy of your academic record (if applicable).
Additional documents for international prospective students:
- A copy of relevant results
- A copy of your passport
- More information on payable fees

Step 5: Submit application

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

Apply online

Closing dates:

Non-selection courses: 30 September 2024

Music: 31 August 2024 – Also apply for an audition before the closing date

Graphic Design: 31 August 2024

Engineering: 30 September 2024

Occupational Hygiene: 30 September 2024

Urban and Regional planning: 30 September 2024

Pharmacy: 31 July 2024

All other selection courses: 31 July 2024