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.

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.

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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.

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Postgraduate (master and doctoral) applications close on 30 September.