Apply for NuMIQ post graduate degree

Application instructions

  • Master’s application closes 30 September, PhD application closes 31 October

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)

NuMIQ Researcher Capacity

Step 2:

Master's Application

Concept Document for Master’s Application (to be submitted in Internal Application)

Download Concept Document Template Here

Supporting documents for Concept document

OR

Doctoral Application

Proposal Template

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.

NWU Application