Founded in 2004, North-West University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Potchefstroom (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North West. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mafikeng, Vanderbijlpark. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, North-West University (NWU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational South African higher education institution. North-West University (NWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 16 years old South African higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this South African higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
