Application fees

• International students: R600 application fee

Fees payable

• Residence & off-campus students

First minimum payment: non-residence & distance students

• Residence Students: R24 175
• Non-Residence Students: R12 855
• Distance Students: R12 855
• International Students: Full cost

Residences

• R4 000 confirmation amount (Special arrangement for confirmed bursary students)

Cost estimate for residences

Mahikeng – R33 920 to R46 130
Potchefstroom – R36 630 to R50 280
Vanderbijlpark – R42 210 to R55 080

NWU Bursaries

These bursaries are awarded automatically, so there is no need to apply!

External bursaries

NSFAS

www.nsfas.org.za
info@nsfas.org.za
086 006 7327

FUNZA

FUNDI

I am a NSFAS student

All students that were funded for a qualification that is a “Certificate” or move from a TVET college to a university for their “undergraduate” qualification must re-apply for NSFAS. NSFAS online applications closes 15 November 2025.

NSFAS Guidelines

1. Make sure of your NSFAS funding status. Log on to MYNSFAS portal for confirmation.
2. If your status indicated that you are PROVISIONALLY FUNDED, you will be cleared to register without paying the First Minimum Amount.
3. The Student Finance Department will provide further instructions once you have completed the registration process.

Banking details

Payments must be made through the online Payment Portal

Contact details

Mahikeng Campus
Tel: +27 (18) 389 2546 / 2646 / 2516 / 2410
Email: MC-Studyfees@nwu.ac.za

Potchefstroom Campus
Tel: +27 (18) 299 2667 / 68 / 69 / 70 / 71 / 72 / 73
Email: PC-Studyfees@nwu.ac.za

Vanderbijlpark Campus
Tel: +27 (16) 910 3531 / 3158 / 3156 / 3234
Email: vaalaccounts@nwu.ac.za

Enquiries from parents, sponsors, or other stakeholders regarding student accounts can be directed to the above contacts. Please note that all enquiries from students must be logged via the Student Portal by navigating to the Helpdesk menu.