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The North-West University (NWU) 2027 application season is open, and applications are coming in thick and fast. Since the opening of the application season on 1 June 2026, close to 20 000 prospective students have already submitted their applications.
Applications for selection courses will close on 30 June 2026, while applications for general courses and residences are scheduled to close on 31 August 2026. Applications for post-graduate studies close on 30 November 2026.
The NWU can only accommodate 11 900 first-year students for the 2027 academic year. These include spaces in the non-contact or distance offerings.
Prospective students who have not submitted their applications are encouraged to do so without delay to be considered for these prime spots.
