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NWU Online Application Fee For 2026

North-West University has officially opened applications for the 2026 academic year. The application period runs from April 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025, for available courses. Prospective students are required to submit their applications along with proof of payment for the mandatory application fee.

Applications can be completed online through the official NWU portal or submitted via postal or in-person delivery. If you need details about the application fee, this article will provide all the necessary information.

The application fee for the 2026 academic year has been announced by NWU. Prospective students must pay the required fee, which is standardized regardless of the program of study. Payments can be made online or at any NWU campus.

North-West University Application Fee Policy

Applicants to the North-West University must pay a non-refundable application fee. Failure to make this payment will result in the rejection of the 2026 admission application. All application forms, whether submitted electronically or manually, must include a photocopy of the payment receipt as proof of payment.

What is the Application Fee at NWU?

The application fee for the 2026 academic year at North-West University (NWU) is R575. This non-refundable fee applies exclusively to international applicants, while South African applicants are exempt. Both new and returning international students must pay the application fee.

Exemption: If you hold a valid South African government-issued ID card, you are exempt from paying the application fee. However, you must upload a certified copy of your ID as part of the application process to qualify for the exemption.

How to Pay North-West University Application Fees

You can make the application fee payment by depositing the exact amount into one of the following bank accounts and uploading the proof of payment during the application process:

Banking Details for NWU Application Fee Payment

Standard Bank

Bank Name Standard Bank
Branch code 052 838
Account Number 33 038 446 5

ABSA

Bank Name ABSA
Branch code 632 005
Account Number 40 7009 9350

Nedbank

Bank Name Nedbank
Branch code: 171 338
Account Number: 1713 378 531

First National Bank

Bank Name: FNB
Branch code: 240 438
Account Number: 6216 190 7335

Please note:

Use your ID or student number as a Reference
No cash should accompany the application form.
Application Forms without proof of payment will not be considered.

North-West University (NWU) Contact Details

Undergraduate students
- 018 299 4383/4130/4263/2445
- 018 285 2332
- Call Centre: 018 285 4320
Postgraduate students
- Mahikeng Campus
- 018 389 2400
- E-mail: MC-HigherDegrees@nwu.ac.za
Potchefstroom Campus
- 018 299 4044
- 018 285 2619
- E-mail: HigherDegree-Enquiries@nwu.ac.za
Vanderbijlpark Campus
- 016 910 3107
- E-mail: VTC-HigherDegees@nwu.ac.za