Application instructions
- Applications close 30 September 2024 for 2025.
How to apply for master's degree and doctoral studies
Step 1:
- All documents must be certified by a commissioner of oaths, attorney and/or university official.
- If any of your qualifications were obtained at any non-South African institution, an evaluation certificate as issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must be submitted. Applicants can apply for the evaluation certificate from SAQA.
- Please note that if any of the documents you have to submit were issued in your maiden name, you have to also submit a certified marriage certificate.
- Additional information may be required by the relevant faculty.
Have the following documents ready before application
- A PDF copy of your ID
- A PDF copy of your CV
- A PDF copy of your academic record (not password protected) for all previous qualifications.
- A PDF copy of ALL your previous degree(s)
Step 2: Concept Document for Master’s Application (to be submitted in Internal Application)
Download Concept Document Template Here
Supporting documents for Concept document
Step 3: Pre-Application Process:
NuMIQ Internal Application form
Step 4: NWU Application
Getting a student number/university number does not imply that the applicant has been accepted for the programme they applied for. A student number/university number is issued for administrative purposes only.