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Welcome to North-West University (NWU) | NWU | North-West University
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29 Apr
Public Lecture
4 May
Writing Retreat
5 May
IAPSS World Congress
8 May
Workshop
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Undergraduate studies
Join one of South Africa's Top Universities!
Honours, diplomas and certificates
Achieve academic and professional goals with internationally accredited programmes.
Masters and Doctoral Studies
Deepen your expertise, pivot to a new field, or drive impactful research.
Distance Learning
Obtain a qualification to accelerate your career and improve effectiveness and efficiency in the workplace.
International students
We can’t wait for you to join a vibrant community of students from over 50 countries.
News
Trial of the century to determine who controls AI’s future
It is the battle of the billionaires as two of the most powerful heavyweights in the tech industry will step into the ring on Monday 27 April in Oakland, California, when Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman goes to trial...
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Previous news videos
2 Apr 2026 - News@NWU
20 Mar 2026 - News@NWU
6 Mar 2026 - News@NWU
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In the spotlight
#NWUCares
Fundraising for universities is a cornerstone to realizing the educational dreams and aspirations of South Africa’s youth. At the NWU, caring for our students and society is at the heart of everything we do. The Development and Fundraising team together with our generous donors are dedicated to increasing access to quality education and eradicating socio-economic challenges; one project at a time.
Support our students
Faculties
8
Faculties
3
Campuses
1
Distance Learning
Economic and Management Sciences
Shape the future of global economies and business innovation with expertise in finance, management, and entrepreneurship.
Education
Inspire generations with the power of teaching and create transformative learning experiences for tomorrow’s leaders.
Engineering
Build the solutions of tomorrow by mastering the art of innovation, design, and technology.
Health Sciences
Advance healthcare and improve lives with cutting-edge knowledge in medicine, nursing, and allied health professions.
Humanities
Explore the essence of human experience through culture, language, history, and creative expression.
Law
Champion justice and equality with a deep understanding of legal principles and practices.
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Unravel the wonders of nature and drive sustainability through groundbreaking scientific discovery.
Theology
Engage in meaningful dialogue and spiritual exploration to lead and serve with purpose and faith.
NWU Business School
Change the way you think about business. Become a manager-leader who can inspire greatness.
Read more
Unit for Continuing Education
Explore our upcoming courses and take the first step towards achieving your goals today.
Read more
NWU Medical School
To train future North West doctors, the MBChB curriculum will be a traditional six-year programme and will give entry to first-time entry students and graduates.
Read more
NWU Enterprises
We are here to deliver commercially-directed research and tailored consulting services by linking industry needs with the university’s leading experts to produce practical solutions.
Read more
Quick links
AI
Ancient Grains Project
Announcements
Community Engagement (Sustainable Impact)
eFundi
IT Support
NSFAS
Shop
Skip to main content
Previous
Next
What's happening?
Previous
Next
Calendar
29 Apr
Public Lecture
4 May
Writing Retreat
5 May
IAPSS World Congress
8 May
Workshop
Start your journey
Undergraduate studies
Join one of South Africa's Top Universities!
Honours, diplomas and certificates
Achieve academic and professional goals with internationally accredited programmes.
Masters and Doctoral Studies
Deepen your expertise, pivot to a new field, or drive impactful research.
Distance Learning
Obtain a qualification to accelerate your career and improve effectiveness and efficiency in the workplace.
International students
We can’t wait for you to join a vibrant community of students from over 50 countries.
News
Trial of the century to determine who controls AI’s future
It is the battle of the billionaires as two of the most powerful heavyweights in the tech industry will step into the ring on Monday 27 April in Oakland, California, when Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman goes to trial...
Read more
Previous news videos
2 Apr 2026 - News@NWU
20 Mar 2026 - News@NWU
6 Mar 2026 - News@NWU
See more news videos
In the spotlight
#NWUCares
Fundraising for universities is a cornerstone to realizing the educational dreams and aspirations of South Africa’s youth. At the NWU, caring for our students and society is at the heart of everything we do. The Development and Fundraising team together with our generous donors are dedicated to increasing access to quality education and eradicating socio-economic challenges; one project at a time.
Support our students
Faculties
8
Faculties
3
Campuses
1
Distance Learning
Economic and Management Sciences
Shape the future of global economies and business innovation with expertise in finance, management, and entrepreneurship.
Education
Inspire generations with the power of teaching and create transformative learning experiences for tomorrow’s leaders.
Engineering
Build the solutions of tomorrow by mastering the art of innovation, design, and technology.
Health Sciences
Advance healthcare and improve lives with cutting-edge knowledge in medicine, nursing, and allied health professions.
Humanities
Explore the essence of human experience through culture, language, history, and creative expression.
Law
Champion justice and equality with a deep understanding of legal principles and practices.
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Unravel the wonders of nature and drive sustainability through groundbreaking scientific discovery.
Theology
Engage in meaningful dialogue and spiritual exploration to lead and serve with purpose and faith.
NWU Business School
Change the way you think about business. Become a manager-leader who can inspire greatness.
Read more
Unit for Continuing Education
Explore our upcoming courses and take the first step towards achieving your goals today.
Read more
NWU Medical School
To train future North West doctors, the MBChB curriculum will be a traditional six-year programme and will give entry to first-time entry students and graduates.
Read more
NWU Enterprises
We are here to deliver commercially-directed research and tailored consulting services by linking industry needs with the university’s leading experts to produce practical solutions.
Read more
Quick links
AI
Ancient Grains Project
Announcements
Community Engagement (Sustainable Impact)
eFundi
IT Support
NSFAS
Shop