North-West University (NWU)

North-West University (NWU) is a public research university in South Africa located on three campuses in Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, and Vanderbijlpark.

North-West University (NWU) was born on 1 January 2004 as part of the South African government’s plan to transform higher education.

The university came into existence through the merger of the University of North-West (formerly the University of Bophuthatswana) and the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, a large, historical university dating back to 1869, which also had a branch in Vanderbijlpark.

With its merged status, the North-West University became one of the largest universities in South Africa with the third largest student population (full-time and distance education) in the country.

North-West University has its main administration in Potchefstroom in the North West Province.

The University is overseen by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) under the National Government of South Africa.

North-West University offers programmes in Engineering, Education, and Health Sciences, among others. It aims to excel in innovative learning and teaching, and cutting-edge research.

Overview

Nickname:NWU
Motto:It All Starts Here
Type:Public University
Established:2004 (by merger of existing institutions)
Chancellor:Dr Anna Mokgokong
Vice-Chancellor:Prof Bismark Tyobeka
Location:Potchefstroom, Mahikeng, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
Website:www.nwu.ac.za

Campuses

Overseeing Department/Entity

Office Bearers/Management

Chancellor

  • Dr Anna Mokgokong

Vice Chancellor

  • Prof Bismark Tyobeka (Principal and Vice-Chancellor)

Deputy Vice Chancellors

  • Prof Daryl Balia (Potchefstroom Campus)
  • Prof S Chalufu (Acting: Vanderbijlpark Campus)
  • Prof L du Plessis (Teaching and Learning)
  • Prof Jeffrey Mphahlele (Research and Innovation)
  • Prof Sonia Swanepoel (Community Engagement and Campus Operations: Mahikeng Campus)

Registrar

  • Prof Marlene Verhoef

Senior Management

  • Prof Sibusiso Chalufu (Executive Director: Student Life)
  • Ms Elmarie de Beer (Executive Director: Finance and Facilities)
  • Mr Clement Manoko (Corporate Relations and Marketing)
  • Prof Mala Singh (Executive Director: People and Culture)

Contact Details

The contact details of North-West University (NWU) are listed in the table below.

Physical Address:Building F1, 11 Hoffman Street, Potchefstroom, 2531
Postal Address:Private Bag X1290, Potchefstroom, 2520
Telephone:018 299 1111/2222
Email:studies@nwu.ac.za
Website:www.nwu.ac.za