North West University
North West University, The North-West University (NWU) is committed to functioning as a unitary, integrated, multi-campus university that enables globally competitive teaching and research across all campuses. These core activities are intertwined with community engagement and innovation in our eight faculties, which serve both distance and contact students.
UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW
UNIVERSITY IDENTITY
Name | North-West University |
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Acronym | NWU |
Founded | 2004 |
Motto | Innovasie deur diversiteit Innovation through diversity |
Colours | Black, blue, green and maroon |
DEGREE LEVELS & STUDY AREAS
Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |||
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SIZE AND PROFILE
Student Enrollment | over-45,000 |
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Academic Staff | 3,500-3,999 |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Financial Aids | Yes |
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Study Abroad | Yes |
Distance Learning | Yes |
Important: please contact or visit the official website of North-West University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.
ACCREDITATION
Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa
AFFILIATIONS
- Association of African Universities (AAU)
- Universities South Africa (USA)
- International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE)
- National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA)
ONLINE COURSES
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Open Education Consortium
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