NWU Late Application 2025/26 | How to Apply

North-West University (NWU) Late Application 2025, See how to obtain the North-West University (NWU) Late Online Application Form, available programs, and requirements below.

NWU Online Late Application Form 2025

Applications for late entry are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate, Undergraduate, Diploma, and Certificate programs of the North-West University (NWU) for the 2025 academic year.

North-West University (NWU) is innovative in its approach, providing a holistic tertiary education experience. It offers accredited Postgraduate, Undergraduate, certificate, and diploma studies through career-oriented programs.

The Admissions office at the North-West University (NWU) is responsible for:

Welcoming all first-time entry applicants to the College;
Assisting faculties in meeting their enrolment targets by admitting applicants who can succeed at the College.
Providing admission and academic program advice to all prospective applicants as well as parents who want their children to study at North-West University (NWU);
Assisting applicants with application forms and booklets with information on academic programs, requirements, and duration of the academic program. Applicants must observe these requirements before they apply to study at the North-West University (NWU).

NWU Courses Offered

ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Qualification name	Academic program (if applicable)	Requirements	APPS	Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting		Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)		Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 3 years	30	Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Chartered Accountancy (CA)		Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) English level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	26	Vaal Triangle Campus Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)		Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	28	Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Accountancy (SAIPA)		Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR Maths Literacy level 7 (80-89%) English level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	24	Vaal Triangle Campus Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Forensic Accountancy		Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 3 years	36	Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Accountancy		Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 3 years	30	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research		Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Operations Research		Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	24	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics		Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Statistics		Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Logistics Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Logistics Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Transport Economics	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Business Operations	with Transport Economics	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Agricultural Economics and Risk Management	Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Econometrics	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Econometrics	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with International Trade	Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with International Trade	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Informatics	Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Risk Management	Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Economic Sciences	with Risk Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematics Literacy level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 4 years	24	Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Administration	with Human Resource Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	21	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Administration	with Human Resource Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Administration	with Industrial and Organisational Psychology	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	21	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Administration	with Industrial and Organisational Psychology	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management	with Local Government Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	21	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Administration in Development and Management	with Local Government Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Administration	with Public Administration	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	21	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Administration	with Public Administration	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Arts	with Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Labour Relations Management	DURATION: 3 years	22	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Arts	with Tourism Management	DURATION: 3 years	22	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Marketing and Tourism Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Tourism Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Tourism and Recreation Skills	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management	with Labour Relations Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology	with Labour Relations Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Business Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Business Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Communication Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Marketing Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Marketing Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Sports and Business Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Management Sciences	with Safety Management	Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) (40-49%) or Mathematics Literacy Level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Vaal Triangle Campus
Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems		Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Mafikeng Campus
Extended Bachelor of Commerce in Information systems		Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus
Bachelor of Human Resource Development (BTD)	Human Resource Development			Potchefstroom Campus

EDUCATION

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Engineering

Qualification name	Academic program (if applicable)	Requirements	APPS	Campus and mode of delivery
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (BIng)		NS(C) with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%) Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%) SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty) DURATION: 4 years	31	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering (BIng)	with specialization in Minerals Processing	NS(C) with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%) Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%) SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty) DURATION: 4 years	31	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Electronic Engineering (BIng)		NS(C) with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%) Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%) SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty) DURATION: 4 years	31	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BIng)		NS(C) with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%) Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%) SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty) DURATION: 4 years	31	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Electromechanical Engineering (BIng)		NS(C) with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%) Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%) SELECTION: Engineering test (appointment to be made at the faculty) DURATION: 4 years	31	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (BIng)		NS(C) with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%) Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%) SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty) DURATION: 4 years	31	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering (BIng)		NS(C) with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 6 (70-79%); Physical Sciences Level 5 (60-69%) Home or First Additional Language at least Level 5 (60-69%) SELECTION: Engineering Test (appointment to be made at the faculty) DURATION: 4 years	31	Potchefstroom Campus Contact

Health Sciences

Qualification	Program	Requirements	APPS	Campus
Diploma in Coaching Science		National Senior Certificate SELECTION: Academic paper inspection Best average point DURATION: 2 years	16	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Physiology and Biochemistry	Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Science Level 4 (50-59%) SELECTION: Academic paper inspection Best average point DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Physiology and Psychology	Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) and Physical Science Level 4 (50-59%) SELECTION: Academic paper inspection Best average point DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Sports Coaching and Human Movement Sciences	SELECTION: Academic paper inspection Best average point DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Recreation Science and Psychology	SELECTION: Academic paper inspection Best average point DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Recreation Science and Tourism Management	SELECTION: Academic paper inspection Best average point DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences	with Sport and Recreation Administration	SELECTION: Academic paper inspection Best average point DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences	with Psychology and Labor Relations Management	DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Arts	with Psychology Geography & Environmental Management	DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Arts	with Psychology and Tourism Management	DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Consumer Studies NEW 2019		At least one natural science subject at level 4 (50-59%) (recognized natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical or Agricultural or Life Sciences). An average percentage higher than 70% in mathematical literacy will be taken into account. SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test. Applications close on 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit. DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management NEW 2019	with Food Communication	At least one natural science subject at level 4 (50-59%) (recognized natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical or Agricultural or Life Sciences). An average percentage higher than 70% in mathematical literacy will be taken into account. SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Food Product Management NEW 2019	with Food Supply	At least one natural science subject at level 4 (50-59%) (recognized natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical or Agricultural or Life Sciences). An average percentage higher than 70% in mathematical literacy will be taken into account. If chemistry and/or international trade are chosen as electives in the program: Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) is required; and additionally Physical Sciences on level 4 (50-59%) for chemistry. SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Trade Management NEW 2019	with Fashion Communication	At least one natural science subject at level 4 (50-59%) (recognized natural science subjects: Mathematics or Physical or Agricultural or Life Sciences). An average percentage higher than 70% in mathematical literacy will be taken into account. SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Consumer Sciences in Fashion Trade Management NEW 2019	with Fashion Supply	Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) is required. SELECTION: A discussion with members of a selection panel and Completion of a selection test. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Social Work		SELECTION: Applications close on 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit. Academic paper selection and psychometric tests Language requirement: A pass mark of 50-59% (level 4) in the language of learning and teaching on the Home Language or First Additional Language Level. DURATION: 4 years	28	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Pharmacy	(Pharmacy)	Applications close on 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit. Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Science at level 5 (60-69%) SELECTION: Academic papermaking Best average point DURATION: 4 years	30	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics		Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) and Physical Science at Level 4 (50-59%) SELECTION: Academic Paper Approval & interview DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene		SELECTION: Applications close on 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit. Academic papermaking Best average point Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Science at level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 4 years	27	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Biokinetics		Applications close on 30 June. Late applications can be considered on merit. Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematics Literacy Level 4 (50-59) AND Physical Science OR Life Sciences at least Level 4 (50-59%). Students must be medically fit for the physical component of the course before starting studies in Biokinetics. SELECTION: Academic papermaking Best average point DURATION: 4 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Baccalaureus Curationis (BCur)	with General, Psychiatric Midwifery and Community Nursing Science	SELECTION: Applications close on 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit. Academic paper inspection and shadow care. Best average point Physical Science Life Sciences or Mathematics at level 4 (50-59%). Experience in practice (hospital scholar program [“shadow care) is compulsory). DURATION: 4 years	25	Potchefstroom Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Nursing Sciences (BNSc)		SELECTION: Applications close on 30 June. Late applications will be considered on merit. Academic Paper Approval & Maintenance Best average point English on level 4 (50-59%), Mathematics on level 4 (50-59%) OR Mathematics Literacy on level 5 (60-69%), Physical Science level 4 (50-59%) OR Life Sciences level 4 (50-59%). DURATION: 4 years	26	Mafikeng Campus Full-Time Contact
Bachelor of Nursing (BN)	with Nursing Management with Nursing Education	Applications close on 30 June. Students with previous nursing degrees or diplomas can apply. Students must be registered at the SA Nursing Council. Particulars for selection are obtainable from the Director of the School of Nursing. DURATION: 3 years	N/A	Mafikeng Campus Full-Time Contact

Humanities

Qualification name	Academic programme	Requirements	APPS	Campus
BA in Public Governance	Public Administration Public Administration and Labour Relations Management Public Administration and Social Studies Politics and Public Administration Public Administration and Geography	Home Language or First Additional Language level 4 DURATION: 3 years	25	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
BA Language and Literary Studies	Potchefstroom: Afrikaans Dutch and English plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Afrikaans Dutch and German plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Afrikaans Dutch and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Afrikaans Dutch and Setswana (third language) plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies English and German plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting English and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies English and Setswana (third language) plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies German and French plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies French and Setswana (third language) plus Creative writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies German and Setswana (third language) plus Creative writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Setswana (first language) plus language modules SA Sign Language and other language modules plus Creative Writing and/or Translation and Interpreting Studies Mafikeng: English, Setswana (First Language), Translation and Interpreting English, Afrikaans, Translation and Interpreting English, French, Translation and Interpreting Afrikaans, French, Translation and Interpreting Setswana (First Language), Afrikaans, French, Translation and Interpreting French, Setswana (First Language), Translation and Interpreting Vaal: Language and Literary Studies Language Practice Language and Practice and Communication	Home Language or First Additional Language level 4 Subject-specific requirements: See the yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. No prerequisites for French or German. All Vaal Language and Literacy curricula except for Language Practice and Communication have either AFLL, ENL, or SSLL as major up to the third year or second year. A Matric mark of at least 65% in Afrikaans, English, or Sesotho is required. DURATION: 3 years	24	Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus (See yearbook for suggestions / different fields of study)
BA in Music	Music and Society	A Diploma in Music or an equivalent qualification in which the modules for the final year were passed with an average of at least 60% or a music aptitude test as well as a practical audition. DURATION: 3 years	21	Potchefstrroom Campus
BMus	Music	Grade VII in one instrument and grade V in theory (UNISA); or at least 60% (5) in Music as a designated NSC subject; or another equivalent standard in Music approved by the Senate. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstrroom Campus
Diploma in Music (DM)	Music	National Snr Certificate or equivalent qualification. A student must complete a musical aptitude test and an interview with the selection panel. DURATION: 3 years	18	Potchefstrroom Campus
BA in Behavioural Sciences	with Sociology and Psychology with Sociology and Labour Relations Management	Mathematical Literacy at level 4 DURATION: 3 years	22	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
BA in Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management		DURATION: 3 years	22	Mafikeng Campus Potchefstrroom Campus
Bachelor of Arts	with Sociology and Labour Relations Management with Sociology and Geography with Sociology and Industrial Psychology with Industrial and Organisational Psychology and Labour Relations Management	DURATION: 3 years	22	Potchefstrroom Campus
BA in Graphic Design	with Art History and Illustration with Communication	SELECTION: Selection based on a photo portfolio of graphics or works of art and a skills test in practical projects as well as an academic record and interview. Only a limited number of students will be admitted. Applications close on 15 July. DURATION: 4 years	24	Potchefstrroom Campus
BA Communication		English level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 3 years	24	Mafikeng Campus Potchefstrroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
BPhil	Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Economics Ethics, Philosophy and Psychological sciences Ethics, Philosophy and Natural sciences Ethics, Philosophy and Languages Ethics, Philosophy and Social sciences	Subject-specific requirements: See the yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstrroom Campus
B Social Sciences (BSocSc)		Subject-specific requirements: See the yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years	24	Mafikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus (See yearbook for suggestions / different fields of study)
BA Humanities	History of Art and the Humanities Philosophy / Ethics and the Humanities Mathematics and the Humanities Social Sciences and the Humanities	Subject-specific requirements: See the yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years	24	Potchefstroom Campus (See yearbook for suggestions / different fields of study)
BA Humanities	History and the Humanities Languages and the Humanities Psychology and the Humanities Geography and the Humanities	Subject-specific requirements: See the yearbook for different directions and relevant requirements. DURATION: 3 years		Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus (See yearbook for suggestions / different fields of study)

Law

Qualification	Academic Programme	Requirements	APPS	Campus and mode of delivery
Bachelor of Arts (BA)	in Law	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Home language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%) SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests, and psychometric assessment DURATION: 3 years	28	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelors of Commerce (BCom)	in Law	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Home language level 4 (50-59%) or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%) Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests, and psychometric assessment DURATION: 3 years	30	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelors of Laws (LLB)		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Home language or First Additional Language level 5 (60-69%) Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) is highly recommended SELECTION: Paper selection, placement tests, and psychometric assessment DURATION: 4 years	30	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact

Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Qualification name	Academic program (if applicable)	Requirements	APPS	Campus and mode of delivery
Diploma in Animal Health		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption English level 3 (40-49%) Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	19	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Diploma in Animal Science		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption English Level 3 (40-49%) Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60-69%) Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	19	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Diploma in Plant Science	Crop Production	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate in an equivalent field of study. English Level 3 (40-49%) Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60-69%) Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	19	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Maths with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Mathematics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Biochemistry and Chemistry	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Chemistry, Mathematics, and Applied Maths with Geography and Applied Mathematics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Chemistry and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Electronics and Mathematics with Electronics and Physics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Computer Science and Statistics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Computer Science and Economics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Mathematics and Economy	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact Distance
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences	with Statistics and Mathematics with Mathematics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences	with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59% DURATION: 3 years	26	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences	with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Microbiology and Botany with Botany and Biochemistry	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences	with Zoology and Biochemistry with Chemistry and Physiology with Botany and Biochemistry with Zoology and Botany with Zoology and Microbiology with Zoology and Physiology with Microbiology and Physiology	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Microbiology and Chemistry	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Computer Science with Geography and Botany	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years		Potchefstroom Campus
	with Zoology and Chemistry with Geology and Chemistry with Geology and Geography with Zoology and Geography with Geology and Botany with Geography and Botany with Zoology and Geology with Geology and Microbiology with Geography and Computer Sciences with Tourism and Zoology with Tourism and Geography with Tourism and Botany	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Chemistry and Geography	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics	with Data Mining	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (50-69%) DURATION: 4 years SELECTION TEST	28	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture	with Agricultural Economics with Animal Science Animal Health Agronomy and Horticulture	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) English Level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science Level or Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	22	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Brochure	with Agronomy and Soil Science with Agricultural Economics and Agronomy	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	22	Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies or matriculation with exemption or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or GCE certification and an application for conditional exemption with USAf English level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science	with Botany and Biochemistry with Botany and Microbiology with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Computer Science and Mathematics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Chemistry and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Mathematics with Physics and Mathematics with Biochemistry and Chemistry with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics with Electronics and Physics with Electronics and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Botany with Computer Science and Geography with Microbiology and Chemistry with Chemistry and Geography with Microbiology and Biochemistry	Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) English Level 3 (40-49%) Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	22	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science	with Information Technology	Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	24	Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics	with Data Mining	Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	28	Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management		Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	28	Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics		Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	28	Vaal Triangle Campus Contact

Theology

Qualification name	Academic program (if applicable)	Requirements	APPS	Campus and mode of delivery
Diploma in Animal Health		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption English level 3 (40-49%) Mathematics level 3 (40-49%) Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 3 years	19	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Diploma in Animal Science		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption English Level 3 (40-49%) Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60-69%) Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	19	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Diploma in Plant Science	Crop Production	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption. Alternatively, a Higher Certificate or an Advanced Certificate in an equivalent field of study. English Level 3 (40-49%) Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) or Mathematical Literacy Level 5 (60-69%) Life Sciences or Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	19	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Maths with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Mathematics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Biochemistry and Chemistry	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Chemistry, Mathematics, and Applied Maths with Geography and Applied Mathematics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Chemistry and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Electronics and Mathematics with Electronics and Physics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Computer Science and Statistics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Computer Science and Economics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science	with Mathematics and Economy	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact Distance
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences	with Statistics and Mathematics with Mathematics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences	with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59% DURATION: 3 years	26	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences	with Microbiology and Biochemistry with Microbiology and Botany with Botany and Biochemistry	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences	with Zoology and Biochemistry with Chemistry and Physiology with Botany and Biochemistry with Zoology and Botany with Zoology and Microbiology with Zoology and Physiology with Microbiology and Physiology	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Microbiology and Chemistry	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Computer Science with Geography and Botany	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years		Potchefstroom Campus
	with Zoology and Chemistry with Geology and Chemistry with Geology and Geography with Zoology and Geography with Geology and Botany with Geography and Botany with Zoology and Geology with Geology and Microbiology with Geography and Computer Sciences with Tourism and Zoology with Tourism and Geography with Tourism and Botany	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences	with Chemistry and Geography	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) Physical Science at level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 3 years	26	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics	with Data Mining	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) DURATION: 3 years	32	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics level 5 (50-69%) DURATION: 4 years SELECTION TEST	28	Potchefstroom Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture	with Agricultural Economics with Animal Science Animal Health Agronomy and Horticulture	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) English Level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science Level or Life Sciences or Agricultural Sciences Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	22	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Brochure	with Agronomy and Soil Science with Agricultural Economics and Agronomy	NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies, or with full matriculation exemption Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) Physical Science Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	22	Potchefstroom Campus
Bachelor of Indigenous Knowledge Systems		NS(C) or NC(V) for degree studies or matriculation with exemption or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or GCE certification and an application for conditional exemption with USAf English level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	20	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science	with Botany and Biochemistry with Botany and Microbiology with Applied Mathematics and Chemistry with Applied Mathematics and Electronics with Computer Science and Mathematics with Chemistry and Computer Science with Chemistry and Mathematics with Physics and Applied Mathematics with Physics and Mathematics with Biochemistry and Chemistry with Chemistry and Physics with Physics and Computer Science with Computer Science and Electronics with Electronics and Physics with Electronics and Mathematics with Applied Mathematics and Mathematics with Botany and Chemistry with Geography and Botany with Computer Science and Geography with Microbiology and Chemistry with Chemistry and Geography with Microbiology and Biochemistry	Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) English Level 3 (40-49%) Physical Sciences Level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	22	Mafikeng Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science	with Information Technology	Mathematics Level 3 (40-49%) DURATION: 4 years	24	Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics	with Data Mining	Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	28	Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Risk Management		Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	28	Vaal Triangle Campus Contact
Extended Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics		Mathematics Level 4 (50-59%) DURATION: 4 years	28	Vaal Triangle Campus Contact

NWU Application Requirements

You’ll need an email address to complete the application.
South African applicants will need an ID number. Foreign applicants will need their passport numbers.
You will need to pay an application fee (if applicable).
Remember to check faculty-course requirements before applying.

>>>See also: NWU Fees Structure 2025

How to Apply Online

Visit the North-West University (NWU) application portal via http://www.nwu.ac.za/
Select the Admission Link and Click on the Apply Now Link
Enter your details and click on Create Account Button

Note:

No complaint of wrong Bio-Data will be entertained after submission.
Candidates who upload the wrong bio-data will automatically be disqualified.

NWU Contact Details

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Postal address:
North-West University
Private Bag X1290
Potchefstroom
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Postal address:
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Mafikeng Campus
Private Bag X2046
Mmabatho
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North-West University
Potchefstroom Campus
Private Bag X6001
Potchefstroom
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Postal address:
North-West University
Vaal Triangle Campus
PO Box 1174
Vanderbijlpark
1900

Physical address:

The Office of the Registrar

Building F1

11 Hoffman Street

Potchefstroom

2351

Tel:
(+27 18) 299-1111
(+27 18) 299-2222

E-mail:
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Physical address:
North-West University
Mafikeng Campus
Corner of Albert Luthuli
and University Drive
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Potchefstroom Campus
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Potchefstroom
2531

Tel:
0860 169698 (0860 1mynwu)

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