North-West University

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. 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.

This article is about the South African university. For other uses, see Northwest University.
North-West University
Tswana: Yunibesiti ya Bokone-Bophirima
Afrikaans: Noordwes-Universiteit
Former names
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
Potchefstroom University University of Bophuthatswana
MottoDit Begin Alles Hier (Afrikaans)
Gotlhe Go Simolola Fano (Setswana)
Motto in English
It All Starts Here
TypePublic university
Established2004
(By merger of existing institutions)
ChancellorDr Anna Mokgokong
Vice-ChancellorProf Bismark Tyobeka
Students53,997
Undergraduates46,806
Postgraduates7,191
Location
Potchefstroom
Mahikeng
Vanderbijlpark
,
South Africa
CampusSuburban
ColoursPurple, Turquoise and Grey
     
NicknameNWU
AffiliationsAAU
ACU
HESA
MascotEagi (Main Mascot)
Mafika, Pukki, Vuvu (Siblings)
Websitewww.nwu.ac.za
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