Overview
Founded in 2004, the North-West University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Potchefstroom (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North West. This institution also has branch campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, North-West University (NWU) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. North-West University (NWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 20-year-old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this South African higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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public
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non-profit
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very large-sized
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moderately selective
University Identity
| Name | North-West University  |
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| Acronym | NWU |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Motto | Dit begin alles hier It all starts here |
| Colours | Purple, turquoise and grey |
| Mascot | Eagi |
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University Location
| Address | 53 Borcherd Street Potchefstroom 2520 North West South Africa |
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+27 (0)860 169698 |
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| Other locations | Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark |
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Social Media
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