North West University
Mafikeng Campus
- 53 Borcherd Street, Potchefstroom, North West Province
- Corner of Albert Luthuli & University Drive, Mmabatha, Mahikeng North West Province
- (018) 389 2111
Potchefstroom Campus
- 11 Hoffman Street, Potchefstroom, North West Province
- (018) 299 1111/2222
Vaal Triangle Campus
- Van Eck Blvd, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
- (016) 910 3111
- (018) 389 2272
- 22988017@nwu.ac.za
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
- (018) 389 2252 / 2525
- navrae@nwu.ac.za
CAREER COUNSELLING
What can I study?
- Student counselling service
- Many students these days enter the world of study with inadequate knowledge of the professional world and the work situation. The Student Counselling Service is officially the North-West University’s support department that assists learners from Grades 7-12 scientifically by means of psychological tests to make responsible choices and decisions regarding:
- Professional and course choice; and
- Realising potential.
- Students are also tested during the Reception and Introduction Programme for whethe rthey are studying in the right direction. Contact the Student Counselling Service at 018 299 2891.
I know which career I want to follow, but what must I study?
- You already know which career you want to follow one day, but now dreams and reality must unite. The question you must answer now is, “Which direction of study must I pursue?”
- No problem. Go to our mobi-site and enter your profession to obtain possible options for direction of study. Click on the link above (Internet connection needed or use your cell phone).
GENERAL PROSPECTUS – (Student Guide)
MAFIKENG CAMPUS:
- (Size of download: 582Kb )
POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS:
- (Size of download: 1.01 Mb )
VAAL TRIANGLE CAMPUS:
- (Size of download: 118Kb)
FACULTIES
MAFIKENG CAMPUS
Agriculture, Science and Technology
– School of Agricultural Sciences
– School of Environmental and Health Sciences
– School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
– Centre for Applied Radiation and Technology
Commerce and Administration
– Graduate School of Business and Government Leadership
– School of Management Sciences
– School of Accounting
– School of Economic and Decision Sciences
– Centre for Business and Management
– Municipal Leadership Training Academy
Education and Training
– School for Teacher Education and Training
– School for Educational Leadership and Development
– Centre for Teacher Development
Human and Social Sciences
– School of Human Sciences (including Programmes in Theology)
– School of Social Sciences
– School of Postgraduate Studies and Research
Law
– School of Undergraduate Studies
– School of Postgraduate Studies
– Community Law Centre
POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS
Arts
– School of Languages
– School of Social and Government Studies
– School of Music
– School of Communication Studies
– School of Philosophy
Natural Sciences
– School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
– School of Biological Sciences
– School of Geo- and Spatial Sciences
– School of Computer, Statistical and Mathematical Sciences
– Centre for Business Mathematics and Informatics
– Centre for Environmental Management
– Centre for Human Metabonomics
Theology
– School of Ancient Language and Text Studies
– School of Ministers’ Training
– School of Biblical Counseling and Church Ministry
– Greenwich School of Theology
Education Sciences
– School of Human and Social Science for Education
– School for Education Studies
– School of Natural Science and Technology for Education
– Research in Education Sciences
Economic and Management Sciences
– Potchefstroom Business School
– School of Accounting Sciences
– School of Economics
– School of Business Management
– School of Human Resource Sciences
Law
– Faculty of Law
– Law Clinic
– Potchefstroomse Electronic Law Journal (PER)
– NWU Students Law Review
Engineering
– School of Chemical and Minerals Engineering
– School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
– School of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
– Industrial Engineering
– Electromechanical Engineering
Health Sciences
– School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science
– School of Pharmacy
– School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences
– School of Psychosocial Behavioural Sciences
– School of Nursing
Unit for Open Distance Learning
Teaching
Nursing
Theology
Short Learning Programmes
Preparatory Programmes
Policing Practice
VAAL TRIANGLE CAMPUS
Humanities
– School of Behavioural Sciences
– School of Languages
– School of Basic Sciences
– School of Education Sciences
Economic Sciences and Information Technology
– School of Accounting Sciences
– School of Information Technology
– School of Economic Sciences
IMPORTANT DATES
Note: you have to apply AND be accepted before you can register.
Closing date for Bachelor of Social Work will be on the date (30 June) due to the selection test. This will be communicated to the students in due time. Late applications for this programme will only be considered on merit.
Closing dates: all undergraduate applications: 30th September. Late applications may only be considered on merit after the 30th September 2014, if space is available in programmes.
ALTERNATIVE ACCESS PROGRAMMES
- Many prospective students come from schools that have not equipped them for admission to university in that they do not obtain the required point scores for admission to specific programmes. The University has developed innovative alternative access programmes to identify candidates who have the potential to succeed at university. Students identified by the programmes are recommended to Colleges. All final decisions are made by the Deans.
EXTENDED PROGRAMMES OFFERED:
- Extended Bachelor of Science (4 years)
- Extended Bachelor of Administration (4 years)
- Extended Bachelor of Commerce (4 years)
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53 Borcherd Street, Potchefstroom, North West Province
(018) 389 2272
