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NWU Online Application 2026 Opening Date

North-West University (NWU) has officially opened applications for the 2026 academic year, starting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. This applies to all prospective students, irrespective of nationality or language.

Although the application period starts on the same day for all programs, each course has a unique deadline. Late applications will not be considered. In this article, we will outline the specific closing dates for applications for all programs at NWU for the 2026 intake.

NWU Application Dates 2026

The North-West University has set specific deadlines for application submissions to ensure efficient processing and timely selection. All applications, along with supporting documents, must be submitted by the following deadlines:

Non-selection courses: August 31, 2025
Selection Courses:
- Music: August 31, 2025
- Graphic Design: August 31, 2025
- Engineering: August 31, 2025
- Occupational Hygiene: August 31, 2025
- Urban and Regional Planning: August 31, 2025
All other selection courses: June 30, 2025

Late applications will not be accepted.

How to Apply to the North-West University Online for Admission in 2026

Prospective applicants must follow the steps outlined below to submit an application form. A step must not be skipped for any reason. To apply to the NWU, you must complete all of the steps outlined below:

Go to www.nwu.ac.za to begin your application.
Click Apply Online.
Select New Application
Create a new account.
Agree to Rules
Generate Student Number.
Login with Student Number.
Complete the Form.
Upload all necessary documents below one at a time.
- Results from grades 12 and 11 (final results only) Alternatively, if you have previously passed matric, a copy of your matric certificate.
- A photocopy of your ID
- A copy of your transcripts (if applicable).
- Applicants who are currently enhancing their grade 12 results will be evaluated only after the NWU receives the improved results.
- Applicants who pursue the Cambridge, GED, or any other non-NSC curriculum, or who may be eligible for an exemption due to older age or post-school qualifications, must present a USAF exemption certificate.
- Completed undertaking
- Additional documents for international prospective students:
  - A copy of relevant results
  - A copy of your passport
Save each document before proceeding to avoid document loss.
International applicants must pay the non-refundable fee before submitting.
Once all steps are complete, click the “Submit Your Application” tab.

NWU Contact Details for 2026 Applications

If you need assistance with your North-West University 2026 application, use the contact details below:

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