In accordance with its internal processes and procedures, the North-West University (NWU) does not allow for a so-called walk-in application process for first-year students in 2025.
This means that persons who did not submit an application for studies during the application period, who did not receive an offer to study at the NWU or who applied for admission after the closure of the application period will not be able to make an application at this point in time.
The NWU has reached full capacity for its 2025 intake, with no extra places available. We had more than 390 000 applications of whom more than 276 000 submitted their final applications. Of these, only 11 754 can be accommodated in terms of our approved enrolment targets by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
“The NWU is proud of every Grade 12 learner who has completed their school career successfully and want to wish them well in advance as they embark on their various endeavours. Unfortunately, we are just not able to accommodate any walk-ins who did not qualify during the application process last year,” says deputy registrar Prof Michael Temane.
He says walk-ins refer mostly to non-accepted students who still want to study but do not meet the criteria or did not apply for admission.
It is furthermore important to mention that first-year applicants who received a conditional offer in respect of enrolment in 2025 at the NWU will be informed shortly after the release of the NSC results early this week of the status of their application. All prospective students who are uncertain whether they were admitted to study at the NWU should contact the university’s toll-free number (0860 169 698) from 20 January 2025, when online registration for first-year students will commence.
Prof Temane reminds unsuccessful applicants that another opportunity for application for further studies exists, as they may register online on the Central Applications Clearing House (CACH) website for consideration at various universities depending on the availability of spaces. The national CACH sign-up service aims to provide unsuccessful applicants with access to career development services and, where possible, an opportunity to access spaces still available at other higher-education institutions. Their call centre can be reached on 0860 690 722.
The CACH facility sends prospective students’ information to all tertiary-education institutions. These institutions may contact them where places exist and if students meet the requirements.
