At North-West University (NWU), we empower ambitious students to achieve their academic and professional goals through a diverse range of internationally accredited postgraduate programmes. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot to a new field, or drive impactful research, NWU is your gateway to success.
Why Choose NWU for Postgraduate Studies?
World-Class Research Excellence
NWU is recognised as one of South Africa’s leading research institutions. Our research spans across disciplines, addressing both local and global challenges. With access to state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and collaborative spaces, you'll have everything you need to make a meaningful impact in your field.
Innovative Transdisciplinary
Approach At NWU, we believe in breaking down academic silos to foster innovative solutions. Our transdisciplinary research initiatives encourage collaboration across fields, allowing students to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries that address real-world problems.
Comprehensive Support for Postgraduate Students
We understand the complexities of postgraduate studies. NWU offers dedicated academic and professional support services, including:
- Experienced supervisors and mentors.
- Tailored workshops to enhance research and professional skills.
- Access to mental health and career counseling services.
- Flexible Study Options
- With campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng, and Vanderbijlpark, as well as robust virtual learning tools, NWU provides flexible study options to accommodate your lifestyle.
Explore Our Postgraduate Offerings
- NWU offers a wide variety of postgraduate programmes across our faculties, including:
- Natural Sciences: Tackle environmental challenges and innovate for the future.
- Health Sciences: Conduct research that transforms lives and improves healthcare outcomes.
- Humanities and Education: Shape minds and create societal impact.
- Engineering and IT: Drive technological advancements and create sustainable solutions.
How to Apply
- Applying to NWU’s postgraduate programmes is straightforward:
- Browse our comprehensive course catalogue to identify your programme of interest.
- Review the specific admission requirements and deadlines for your chosen faculty.
- Prepare and submit your application via our user-friendly online portal.
- Important: Application deadlines vary by programme. Be sure to check your faculty's specific timelines to ensure a successful application.
Start Your Postgraduate Journey Today
Join NWU and be part of a community that inspires innovation, leadership, and lifelong learning. Take the next step toward achieving your academic and career ambitions with NWU’s internationally recognised postgraduate programmes.
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.
Please note: owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain 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 previous academic results and supervisor capacity.
Postgraduate (master and doctoral) applications close on 30 November.
