Categories: University Admissions 2023

NWU Online Application Login For 2025-2026

The application window for North-West University 2025 is officially open! To complete the North-West University online application form for 2025, visit the official website at www.nwu.ac.za student portal login between April 1 and August 31. You can also access the North-West University prospectus in PDF format by logging on to www.nwu.ac.za. Students who apply for 2025 can use the new student portal, located at www.nwu.ac.za, to follow and verify the status of their online application. Do not forget to apply through the NWU application login or portal to North-West University for the 2025 admission.

North-West University’s online application form is available at www.nwu.ac.za online application 2025 undergraduate/postgraduate. Returning applicants can reapply to North-West University by going to the nwu ienabler login page and entering their login information.

North-West University 2025-2026 Intake Applications Open Now!

Is NWU open for the 2024-2025 intake? North-West University is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 intake! The online application portal will be open from April 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024, for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants in South Africa. Don’t miss out on your chance to apply to this prestigious university!

How to log into the NWU Admission Portal/dashboard

After getting your school ID number, the following activities could be carried out on the dashboard of the student page

Login NWU Admission Portal
Enter Student Number and PIN
Tap on the Login button

- View your admission status
- View your residence admission status
- Change your study choice
- Change your contact details
- Confirm any admission offer

Important Dates for NWU Applications 2025-2026

Here’s a breakdown of the application deadlines for Northwestern University programs for the 2025-2026 academic year:

Programs Closing by August 31, 2024:

All Non-selection courses/programs
Music
Graphic Design
Engineering
Occupational Hygiene
Urban and Regional Planning

Programs Closing by June 30, 2024:

Law (LLB, BCom Law, BA Law)
B Social Work
Urban and Regional Planning
BHSc in Occupational Hygiene
Bachelor of Nursing
B Consumer Studies
Sciences in Food Product Management
Sciences in Fashion Retail Management
BA Graphic Design
BSc Dietetics
BPharm (Pharmacy)
Biokinetics
Diploma in Coaching Science
BHSc with Human Movement Sciences
Music [BA Music & Society; Diploma in Music; BMus (Music)]

Please note: These are just the application deadlines. Other program-specific requirements, such as entrance exams or portfolio submissions, may also apply. Be sure to check the program’s website for complete admissions information.

North-West University (NWU) Online Application Requirements For 2025-2026

The following documents are required when applying to North-West University:

Undergraduate students

Grade 12 results, Grade 11 results (final results only)
copy of your matric certificate – if you have already passed matric.
Copy of an Applicant’s Identity document
Copy of Applicant’s academic record (if applicable).
Applicants currently upgrading their grade 12 results, will only be considered after the improved results are presented to the NWU.
Applicants who follow Cambridge, GED, or any other non-NSC curriculum, or who may qualify for exemption based on advanced age or post-school qualifications, must provide an exemption certificate as issued by USAF.
Completed undertaking. see details on the official website
Additional documents for international prospective applicants:
- A copy of relevant results
- A copy of your passport

Postgraduate students

Completed mandatory undertaking
Copy of your ID
Copy of your academic record (if applicable).
Additional documents for international prospective students:
- A copy of relevant results
- A copy of your passport

How to Complete NWU Online Application 2025-2026

Follow the steps below to complete North-West University online application form for 2025-2026:

Returning Students

Enter your student number and the PIN you created to log in.
Fill in all fields with precise and accurate data.
Any required supporting documents must be uploaded in the correct format.
The application is free for South African applicants; it costs R550 for applicants from other countries.
This must be paid before you can submit your online application.
To submit an application, you must first click the submit button.

Fresh Applicants

For online applications, visit the application portal at www.nwu.ac.za
Choosing a New application.
Go to create a new student number. Complete the boxes and enter a unique student number.
Use your student number along with the PIN number you made to log in.
Complete all fields with exact and accurate data.
Upload any necessary supporting documents in the appropriate format.
Cost of Application Fee for 2025: The application is free for South African Applicants and R550 for international students.
This must be paid before you can submit the online application.
Application submission is made by clicking the submit button.

North-West University Admission requirements

Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements.

Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide.

The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at: studies@mynwu.info or 018 285 4320.

Owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to specific fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.

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