North West University (NWU)

The largest institution of higher education in South Africa is North West University (NWU). It was founded in 2004 by combining the Potchefstroom University of Higher Christian Education and the University of the North-West. Geographically, the main building of the Northwestern University is located in the city of Potchefstroom.

Despite such a short functioning North West University is in the TOP 10 best institutions of the country, while taking the 8th place. In the international ranking of prestigious universities in South Africa and world, it is on 804 positions.

Among the outstanding graduates of the institution it is worth noting:

• Gerhard Morestt (South African Rugby Player, who played for Springbox and Stud);
• Warren Whiteley (rugby player who played for Springbox and Lviv. He was team captain);
• Katlego Mabo (award-winning broadcaster);
• Demi-Lee Nel-Peters (Miss South Africa 2017 and Miss Universe 2017).

The quality of education is high, so that university graduates quickly find high-paying jobs.

North West University has three campuses: the largest in the city of Potchefstroom, and two smaller ones in Mafikeng and Fanderbijlpak. The institution pays special attention to sport. On the basis of the NWU, there are sports teams in such sports as:

• rugby;
• hockey;
• cricket (men and women);
• netball;
• football (men and women);
• bodybuilding (men and women);
• dancing;
• chess.

The institution also has a large library containing thousands of books. The university provides a comfortable furnished hostel to foreign citizens.

Northwestern University is a member of such associations as:

• Association of African Universities;
• Higher Education South Africa;
• International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education;
• National Association of Distance Education and South Africa.

All laboratories and computer classes of the institution are equipped with modern and powerful equipment.

In order to become a student of an educational institution, an applicant must submit a statement of grades at a previous place of study and pass an entrance exam. It is not difficult to enter a university - 70% of those who want to go through competitive selection. Apply for a place can both local residents and foreign citizens. Gender restrictions are absent.

North West University contains the following eight faculties:

• Economic and management sciences (accounting and economics; business and management; industrial psychology and personnel management; management; tourism);
• Education (linguistic; psychosocial; professional research in the field of education; mathematics, science and technology; trade and social studies in education);
• Engineering (chemical and mechanical engineering; electrical, electronic and computer technology; mechanical and nuclear engineering; industrial engineering);
• Medicine (human sciences; pharmacy; psychosocial health; physiology; nutrition; occupational hygiene; care);
• Humanities (communication studies; government studies; languages; music; philosophy; social sciences);
• Law (commercial, public, private);
• Natural and agricultural sciences (physical and chemical; biological, geo-and spatial sciences, agricultural, mathematical and statistical; computer science and information systems; business mathematics and statistics; knowledge systems of indigenous peoples);
• Theology (Christian ministry and leadership; the study of ancient languages and texts).

The academic year here consists of semesters. In total, the institution has more than 45,500 students and 1,800 teachers. Foreign citizens make up 4% of the total number of students. University students provide financial assistance to students with good academic performance. In addition to full-time study, there are online courses, thanks to which education can be obtained remotely. North West University has partnerships with many international institutes and organizations, and actively supports student and teacher exchange programs.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision