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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 921 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 12 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 8 of 26 | In South Africa |
| # 59 of 14,131 | For Hospitality and Hotel Management |
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Quick Review
Acceptance rate
83%
Enrollment
37,000
Languages
English;Afrikaans
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 83% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | National Senior Certificate or certificate of exemption issued by Umalusi. |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - April; April-July; July-September; October-December) |
| Enrollment | 37,000 |
We've calculated the 83% acceptance rate for North-West University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at North-West University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
North-West University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up North-West University.
Faculty : Arts
African Languages
Afrikaans
Anthropology
Communication Studies
Dutch
English
French
German
History
Journalism
Modern Languages
Music
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Public Administration
Sociology
Faculty : Natural Sciences
Biological and Life Sciences
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Regional Planning
Soil Science
Statistics
Town Planning
Faculty : Theology
Theology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by North-West University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor's Degree
Agriculture
Ancient Languages
Applied Mathematics
Arts and Humanities
Behavioural Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological and Life Sciences
Biology
Botany
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Christian Religious Studies
Commercial Law
Computer Science
Consumer Studies
Dietetics
Economics
Education
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Environmental Studies
Fashion Design
Finance
Food Science
Geography
Graphic Design
Health Sciences
Human Resources
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Law
Literature
Management
Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Microbiology
Music
Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery
Occupational Health
Pastoral Studies
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physics
Public Administration
Regional Planning
Religion
Religious Studies
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Statistics
Teacher Training
Theology
Advanced Diploma
Special Education
Master's Degree
Accountancy
African Languages
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Anthropology
Applied Linguistics
Applied Mathematics
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Botany
Business Administration
Cardiology
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Christian Religious Studies
Clinical Psychology
Commercial Law
Computer Education
Computer Engineering
Constitutional Law
Consumer Studies
Criminal Law
Curriculum
Dutch
Economics
Educational Psychology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Foreign Languages Education
Geography
Graphic Design
Greek
Human Resources
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
International Economics
International Law
International Relations and Diplomacy
Labour and Industrial Relations
Labour Law
Latin
Law
Leadership
Linguistics
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Music
Nuclear Engineering
Nursing
Nutrition
Occupational Health
Pastoral Studies
Pest Management
Pharmacology
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physical Education
Political Sciences
Private Law
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Law
Regional Planning
Religion
Religious Studies
Science Education
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education
Statistics
Taxation
Tourism
Waste Management
Water Science
Zoology
Doctorate
Accountancy
African Languages
Agronomy
Applied Linguistics
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Botany
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Christian Religious Studies
Commercial Law
Computer Education
Computer Engineering
Constitutional Law
Consumer Studies
Criminal Law
Curriculum
Dietetics
Dutch
Economics
Educational Psychology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronic Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Foreign Languages Education
Geography
Health Sciences
Human Resources
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
International Economics
International Law
International Relations and Diplomacy
Labour and Industrial Relations
Law
Leadership
Linguistics
Marketing
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology
Music
Music Theory and Composition
Nuclear Engineering
Occupational Health
Pastoral Studies
Performing Arts
Pharmacology
Philosophy
Physiology
Political Sciences
Private Law
Psychology
Public Administration
Regional Planning
Religion
Religious Studies
Science Education
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education
Statistics
Taxation
Tourism
Water Science
Zoology
Research profile
North-West University is a world-class research university with 36,653 scientific papers published and 656,030 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Law, Chemistry, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
22,534
/ 335,797
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
18,570
/ 344,252
|
| Biology |
18,132
/ 380,072
|
| Political Science |
13,897
/ 194,348
|
| Medicine |
13,380
/ 283,016
|
| Engineering |
13,245
/ 309,048
|
| Physics |
12,991
/ 290,143
|
| Law |
12,917
/ 185,542
|
| Chemistry |
12,450
/ 315,821
|
| Sociology |
12,068
/ 175,833
|
| Computer Science |
11,744
/ 233,861
|
| Geography and Cartography |
11,684
/ 201,610
|
| Philosophy |
11,600
/ 137,640
|
| Psychology |
9,752
/ 188,640
|
| Ecology |
9,532
/ 203,005
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
9,106
/ 218,624
|
| Geology |
8,939
/ 184,536
|
| Business |
8,735
/ 148,739
|
| History |
8,716
/ 126,808
|
| Economics |
8,146
/ 118,848
|
| Archaeology |
7,662
/ 120,971
|
| Mathematics |
7,653
/ 149,851
|
| Biochemistry |
6,727
/ 171,765
|
| Organic chemistry |
6,505
/ 185,079
|
| Paleontology |
6,411
/ 132,750
|
| Genetics |
5,929
/ 141,257
|
| Statistics |
5,583
/ 123,796
|
| Linguistics |
5,034
/ 59,845
|
| Materials Science |
4,996
/ 135,534
|
| Pathology |
4,990
/ 117,762
|
| Development Studies |
4,913
/ 76,189
|
| Art & Design |
4,547
/ 47,365
|
| Social Psychology |
4,434
/ 103,122
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
4,032
/ 23,968
|
| Botany |
3,836
/ 79,484
|
| Public Health |
3,597
/ 83,953
|
| Management |
3,587
/ 68,235
|
| Psychiatry |
3,509
/ 73,474
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
3,352
/ 55,600
|
| Demography |
3,220
/ 74,565
|
Annual publication & citation counts
15 Notable alumni
1. Johan Heyns
1928-1994 (aged 66)
theologian
Johan Adam Heyns was an Afrikaner Calvinist theologian and moderator of the general synod of the Nederduits Gereformeerde Kerk (NGK) in South Africa. He was assassinated at his home in Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria.
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2. Tomasz Kamusella
1967-. (aged 59)
historian
political scientist
university teacher
Tomasz Kamusella FRHistS is a Polish scholar pursuing interdisciplinary research in language politics, nationalism, and ethnicity.
3. Franco van der Merwe
1983-. (aged 43)
rugby union player
Franco van der Merwe is a South African rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is lock, although he can also operate as a flanker. Previous clubs include Irish side Ulster in the Pro12, London Irish in Premiership Rugby, the Lions in Super Rugby and the Leopards and the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup.
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4. Pieter Groenewald
1955-. (aged 71)
politician
Petrus Johannes "Pieter" Groenewald is a South African politician who is currently serving as Minister of Correctional Services since July 2024. He served as the Leader of the Freedom Front Plus from November 2016 until February 2025. He started his political career by being elected Mayor of Stilfontein in 1988. He relinquished the position in 1989 due to his election...
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All 15 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
NWU
Founded
2004
Motto
It All Starts Here
Colors
purple, turquoise, grey
Academic calendar
January to December (January - April; April-July; July-September; October-December)
Address
Private Bag X6001 Potchefstroom, North West, 2520 South Africa
City Population
149,000
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