1. Applications - Opens 1 June 2026

• Go to the Application page to apply. (Application video)

Help: Application and Admission Enquiries

• Application FAQ's
• WhatsApp number: +27 (0) 60 070 2606
• NWU Call Centre: 0860 169 698 
• E-mail: studies@nwu.ac.za
• SMS number: 31750
• Always include your 8-digit student number in the subject line or communication when contacting NWU.  

As part of your application, it is also essential to look at bursaries and accommodation:

Bursaries

• Postgraduate and undergraduate bursaries
• Know your fees
• How to apply

Accomodation

• Residences

IT Support

• IT Student Orientation
• IT Services and Software
• Citrix Gateway - your gateway to exclusive NWU discount deals

Discounts

• Purple Pulse - NWU Purple Pulse is a project initiated by North-West University to provide all students, faculty members, and staff with discounted deals on technology, data, laptops and everyday consumables.

Emotional Support

• Emotional Support
• Student Counselling and Development
• Health Centres

Learn more about the NWU

• NWU campuses, values and history
• Yearbooks
• Library hours and NWU calendars
• NWU Biodiversity Booklet (PDF)

Library Services

📚Library orientation

• Virtual tour of our libraries
• Undergraduate Survival Guide (PDF)

🔍How to find sources

• eFundi 1st Year Navigator
• LibGuides (Best place to search for sources.)
• Finding more accessible information: Textbooks [Video]
• How to create a search strategy
• How to evaluate your information sources

✍🏽How to write assignments

• How to write your assignment
• NWU Language Directorate: style guide (PDF)
• How to reference your sources (Referella)
• What is copyright?
• What is plagiarism?
• The fundamentals of paraphrasing [Video]

👨🏻‍🏫Training

• Training events and room bookings