North-West University
Tswana: Yunibesiti ya Bokone-Bophirima Afrikaans: Noordwes-Universiteit
Former names	Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education Potchefstroom University University of Bophuthatswana
Motto	Dit Begin Alles Hier (Afrikaans) Gotlhe Go Simolola Fano (Setswana)
Motto in English	It All Starts Here
Type	Public university
Established	2004 (By merger of existing institutions)
Chancellor	Dr Anna Mokgokong^[1]
Vice-Chancellor	Prof Bismark Tyobeka^[2]
Students	53,997
Undergraduates	46,806
Postgraduates	7,191
Location	Potchefstroom Mahikeng Vanderbijlpark , South Africa
Campus	Suburban
Colours	Purple, Turquoise and Grey
Nickname	NWU
Affiliations	AAU ACU HESA
Mascot	Eagi (Main Mascot) Mafika, Pukki, Vuvu (Siblings) ^[3]
Website	www.nwu.ac.za

The North-West University (NWU) is a public research university located on three campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark in South Africa. The university came into existence through the merger of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, which also had a branch in Vanderbijlpark, and the University of North-West (formerly the University of Bophuthatswana) in 2004.^[4] 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.^[5]

Campuses

Mahikeng Campus
Potchefstroom Campus
Vanderbijlpark Campus^[6]

Alumni

Dirk Hermann, trade unionist
Gerhard Mostert, rugby player^[7]
Warren Whiteley, rugby player^[8]
Katlego Maboe, television presenter^[9]
Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 2017^[10]
Arrie Rautenbach, Group CEO of Absa Group Limited since March 2022.^[11]
Mamokgethi Phakeng, former vice-chancellor of the University of Cape Town^[12]

Rankings

NWU Times Higher Education Ranking 2019 to 2024
Year	World Rank
2024	601–800
2023	601–800
2022	501–600
2021	501–600
2020	501–600
2019	501–600
^[13]^[14]^[15]^[16]^[17]^[18]^[19]^[20]^[21]^[22]^[23]^[24]^[25]^[26]

Faculties

The university is home to 8 faculties including:^[27]

Economic and Management Sciences
- Accounting Sciences
- Business and Governance (Business School)
- Economic Sciences
- Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management
- Management Sciences
- Tourism
Education
- Language Education
- Psycho-Social Education
- Professional Studies in Education
- Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
- Commerce and Social Studies in Education
Engineering
- Chemical and Minerals Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
Health Sciences
- Human Movement Sciences
- Kinderkinetics
- Pharmacy
- Psychosocial Health
- Physiology
- Consumer Sciences
- Nutrition
- Occupational Hygiene
- Nursing
Humanities
- Communication Studies
- Government Studies
- Languages
- Music
- Philosophy
- Social Sciences
Law
- Mercantile Law
- Public Law
- Private Law
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
- Physical and Chemical Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Geo- and Spatial Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Systems
- Business Mathematics and Statistics
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Theology
- Christian Ministry and Leadership
- Ancient Language and Text Studies

Chancellor

Leruo Molotlegi, 2004-2019
Anna Mokgokong, 2019-

References

External links

North-West University

North-West University
People	Chancellor: Leruo Molotlegi Vice-chancellor: Dan Kgwadi Notable academics Notable alumni
History	Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
Campuses	Mahikeng Campus Potchefstroom Campus Vaal Triangle Campus
Student life	Absa Puk Oval North West University No 2 Ground NWU Astro

Foundation of Tertiary Institutions of the Northern Metropolis

Foundation of Tertiary Institutions of the Northern Metropolis
Members	University of Johannesburg University of Limpopo North-West University University of Pretoria University of South Africa Tshwane University of Technology Vaal University of Technology University of Venda University of the Witwatersrand

Association of African Universities

Association of African Universities
Algeria	Algiers 1 University Constantine 1 University Oran 1 University Université Badji Mokhtar d'Annaba Université des sciences et de la technologie d'Oran Université Des Sciences Islamiques University of Ouargla University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene
Angola	Agostinho Neto University
Benin	African University For Cooperative Development Edexcel University Poma International Business University Université de Parakou University of Abomey-Calavi
Botswana	Botho University Botswana Accountancy College Botswana International University of Science and Technology Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources New Era College Of Arts, Science And Technology University of Botswana
Burkina Faso	Institut International d'Ingénierie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement Institut Supérieur d’Informatique et de Gestion L'Université Aube Nouvelle Nazi Boni University University of Ouagadougou
Burundi	École normale supérieure de Bujumbura University of Burundi
Cameroon	Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Travaux Publics De Yaoundé Institut Universitaire du Golfe de Guinée Maflekumen Higher Institute Of Health Sciences Pan African Institute for Development – West Africa University of Bamenda University of Buea University of Douala University of Dschang University of Maroua University of Ngaoundéré University of Yaoundé I
Cape Verde	Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde
Central African Republic	EUCLID University of Bangui
Chad	University of N'Djamena
Republic of the Congo	Marien Ngouabi University
Cote D'Ivoire	Agitel - Formation École nationale supérieure de statistique et d'économie appliquée Institut universitaire d'Abidjan International University of Grand-Bassam Pigier Côte d'Ivoire Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny Université Nangui-Abrogoua Université Pelefero Gon Coulibaly Université Tertiaire et Technologique LOKO
Democractic Republic of the Congo	Catholic University of Bukavu Université catholique du Congo Université Loyola du Congo Université Simon Kimbangu University of Kinshasa University of Kisangani University of Lubumbashi
Egypt	Ain Shams University Al-Azhar University Alexandria Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology Alexandria University Benha University Cairo University Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology Egyptian e-Learning University Helwan University Mansoura University Matrouh University Menoufia University Minya University Misr University for Science and Technology October 6 University Pharos University in Alexandria South Valley University Suez Canal University Tanta University The American University in Cairo The British University in Egypt University of Sadat City Zagazig University
Eritrea	University of Asmara
Eswatini	University of Eswatini
Ethiopia	Addis Ababa Science and Technology University Addis Ababa University Bule Hora University Ethiopian Civil Service University Haramaya University Hawassa University Jimma University Mekelle University St. Mary's University Wollega University
Gabon	Omar Bongo University Université Des Sciences & Techniques De Masuku
Ghana	Accra Institute of Technology Accra Technical University African University College of Communications All Nations University Ashesi University Bluecrest University College Central University Dominion University College George Grant University of Mines and Technology Ghana Institute of Languages Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Koforidua Technical University Kumasi Technical University Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Methodist University College Ghana Pentecost University Presbyterian University College Radford University College Regent University College of Science and Technology Regional Maritime University University for Development Studies University of Cape Coast University of Education, Winneba University of Energy and Natural Resources University of Ghana University of Health and Allied Sciences University of Professional Studies University of Media, Arts and Communication Valley View University Wisconsin International University College Zenith University College
Kenya	African Virtual University Catholic University of Eastern Africa Daystar University Dedan Kimathi University of Technology Egerton University International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kenyatta University Maseno University Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Moi University Mount Kenya University Multimedia University of Kenya South Eastern Kenya University Strathmore University Umma University University of Eldoret University of Nairobi
Lesotho	National University of Lesotho
Liberia	Cuttington University Stella Maris Polytechnic University United Methodist University
Libya	Al Asmarya University for Islamic Sciences Al Zawiya University Misurata University Sabha University University of Al-Jabal Al Gharbi University of Benghazi University of Tripoli
Madagascar	University of Antsiranana University of Antananarivo University of Fianarantosoa University of Mahajanga University of Toamasina University of Toliara
Malawi	DMI-St. John the Baptist University Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Malawi University of Science and Technology UNICAF University of Malawi
Mali	University of Bamako
Mauritania	University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya
Mauritius	Open University of Mauritius University of Mauritius University of Technology, Mauritius
Morocco	Mohammed First University Mohammed V University University of al-Qarawiyyin
Mozambique	Catholic University of Mozambique Eduardo Mondlane University Maputo University Zambeze University
Namibia	International University of Management Namibia University of Science and Technology University of Namibia
Niger	Abdou Moumouni University Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and Geology Maryam Abacha American University Niger
Nigeria	Abia State University Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Adamawa State University Ahmadu Bello University Al-Hikmah University Babcock University Bayero University Bells University of Technology Bowen University Crawford University Delta State University, Abraka Ebonyi State University Federal University of Technology, Minna Federal University of Technology, Owerri Federal University of Technology, Yola Gombe State University Kogi State University Kwara State University Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Michael Okpara University of Agriculture National Open University of Nigeria Niger Delta University Nnamdi Azikiwe University Osun State University Pan-Atlantic University Redeemer's University Rivers State University University of Abuja University of Africa University of Agriculture, Abeokuta University of Agriculture, Makurdi University of Benin University of Calabar University of Ibadan University of Ilorin University of Lagos University of Port Harcourt University of Uyo Usman Dan Fodio University
Rwanda	Université Nationale du Rwanda
Sierra Leone	Njala University University of Sierra Leone
Somalia	Benadir University East Africa University Puntland State University
South Africa	Cape Peninsula University of Technology Central University of Technology Council on Higher Education Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University North-West University Rhodes University University of Cape Town University of Fort Hare University of Johannesburg University of KwaZulu-Natal University of the Free State University of Limpopo University of Pretoria University of South Africa University of Stellenbosch University of the Western Cape University of the Witwatersrand University of Venda University of Zululand Walter Sisulu University
South Sudan	University of Juba
Sudan	El Imam El Mahdi University National College for Medical and Technical Studies Omdurman Ahlia University Red Sea University University of Bakht er Ruda University of Dalanj University of Science and Technology
Tanzania	Ardhi University Muslim University of Morogoro Mzumbe University St. Augustine University of Tanzania The Open University of Tanzania University of Dar es Salaam Zanzibar University
The Gambia	University of the Gambia
Togo	Université de Kara Université de Lomé
Uganda	Busitema University Uganda Christian University Uganda Management Institute Uganda Martyrs University
Zambia	Cavendish University Copperbelt University Mulungushi University University of Lusaka College University of Zambia Zambian Open University
Zimbabwe	Africa University Bindura University of Science Education Chinhoyi University of Technology Great Zimbabwe University Harare Institute of Technology Lupane State University Midlands State University National University of Science and Technology University of Zimbabwe Women’s University in Africa Zimbabwe Open University

Varsity Rugby

Varsity Cup

Men

Teams	CUT Ixias Maties NMU Madibaz NWU Eagles UCT Ikey Tigers UFS Shimlas UJ UP Tuks UWC Wits

Seasons	2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 ~~2021~~ 2022 2023 2024

Women

Teams	Maties UKZN Impi UJ UFH UP Tuks
Seasons	2023 2024

Varsity Shield

Teams	CPUT DUT Rhinos Rhodes TUT Vikings UFH Blues UKZN Impi WSU All Blacks

Seasons	2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 ~~2020~~ 2021 2022 2023 2024

Young Guns

Seasons	2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022 2023 2024

Res Rugby

Seasons	2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Varsity Football

Varsity Football Challenge

Teams Men	NMMU Madibaz NWU Mafikeng Ikey Warriors UFS Kovsies UJ Limpopo UP-Tuks Wits
Team women	TUT UP-Tuks UJ Limpopo

Seasons	2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Varsity Hockey

Universities in South Africa

University alliances: CHEC; FOTIM; HESA; SERA

Public

Traditional universities	Cape Town Fort Hare Free State KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo North-West Pretoria Rhodes SMU Stellenbosch Western Cape Witwatersrand
Comprehensive universities	Johannesburg Nelson Mandela Unisa Venda Walter Sisulu Zululand
Universities of technology	Cape Peninsula Central Durban Mangosuthu Mpumalanga Sol Plaatje Tshwane Vaal

Private

Design and art schools	AFDA CityVarsity Inscape Design College The Open Window School of Visual Communication
Theological seminaries	College of the Transfiguration Auckland Park Theological Seminary Baptist Theological College of Southern Africa George Whitefield College South African Theological Seminary St John Vianney Seminary
Universities and colleges	CIDA City Campus CTI Education Group Damelin IMM Graduate School of Marketing Institute for Heritage Science and Conservation Midrand Graduate Institute Monash Regenesys Business School St Augustine College of South Africa Stenden South Africa

Category
List

South African business schools

South African business schools
Business school alliances: South African Business Schools Association
Eastern Cape	Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Business School Rhodes Investec Business School - Rhodes University
Free State	University of the Free State Business School
Gauteng	CIDA City Campus Henley Business School South Africa Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) - University of Pretoria Milpark Business School Regenesys Business School Regent Business School Tshwane University of Technology Business School University of Johannesburg Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) - University of South Africa Wits Business School - University of the Witwatersrand
KwaZulu-Natal	University of KwaZulu-Natal Management College of Southern Africa
Limpopo	University of Limpopo
North-West	Graduate School of Business and Government Leadership - North-West University Potchefstroom Business School - North-West University
Western Cape	University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business University of Stellenbosch Business School
Rankings

Authority control databases