BROCHURE FOR MASTERS AND DOCTORAL …

1 MASTERS and DOCTORAL applicants 1 Higher Degree Administration Quick links to document content 1 Continuators .. 1 2 Alumni (former students) .. 1 3 New applicants .. 2 4 The application process .. 2 Submit your application .. 2 Payment of Application Fee .. 3 5 Financial Information .. 3 6 Financial Support .. 3 7 Bursaries .. 3 8 Closing dates .. 3 9 PhD students .. 4 10 Website .. 4 BROCHURE FOR MASTERS AND DOCTORAL applicants Applications 2017/2018 1 Continuators applicants who were registered at the NWU in 2016/2017 and who would like to pursue MASTERS and/or DOCTORAL studies in 2017/2018 must submit the following documents when applying for admission: Completed Application Form (electronic or printed format); and Certified copy of identity document/passport. 2 Alumni (former students) applicants who were registered prior to 2016 at the NWU and/or the PU for CHE, must submit the following documents when applying for admission: Completed Application Form (electronic or printed format); Certified copy of Identity Document/Passport; Application Fee:11 non-refundable application fee for South African citizens; or non-refundable application fee for non-South African citizens.

2 Certified copies of all academic transcripts of all relevant qualifications obtained from other tertiary institutions. 1 Application fee is correct at time of publication and may be amended without prior notice MASTERS and DOCTORAL applicants 2 3 New applicants All applicants who apply at the NWU for the first time, must submit the following documents when applying for admission: Completed Application Form (electronic or printed format); Certified copy of Identity Document/Passport; Application Fee:2 non-refundable application fee for South African citizens; or non-refundable application fee for non-South African citizens Certified copies of all academic transcripts including final results of all qualifications obtained by the applicant; Certified copies of all certificates/diplomas/degrees; If the applicant s previous qualifications were obtained from a non-South African institution, the applicant must submit an evaluation certificate as issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

3 applicants can apply for the evaluation certificate from Please note that if any of the above-mentioned documents were issued in the applicant s maiden name, the applicant must submit a certified marriage certificate. Additional information may be required by the relevant Faculty. The issue of a student number/university number does not imply that the applicant has been accepted for the programme he/she applied for. A student number/university number is issued for administrative purposed only. Important Notice Applications will not be processed and/or considered if any of the above-mentioned documents are not submitted. All documents must be certified by a commissioner of oaths, attorney and/or university official. 4 THE APPLICATION PROCESS Visit the NWU website at Postgraduate Studies to get access to the electronic application form: Application forms may also be requested from Submit your application Please complete the application form in full and submit with all supporting documents to: Courier Address: North-West University Higher Degree Administration 11 Hoffman Street Joon van Rooy building (F1) Office 257 POTCHEFSTROOM, 2531 E-mail Address: Tel: +27 (0) 18 299 4044 or +27 (0) 18 285 2619 2 Application fee is correct at time of publication and may be amended without prior notice MASTERS and DOCTORAL applicants 3 Payment of Application Fee Banking Details: Account Name: NWU Diverse Bank: ABSA Account Number: 670 642 313 Branch Code: 632-005 Reference Number.

4 NWU Student number/university number OR H + ID number if the applicant is a South African citizen H8401235057089 OR H + date of birth and surname if the applicant is not a South African citizen H840123 Jacobs 5 Financial Information Please visit the website at for more details. Please note the following as per the NWU financial rules: Maximum tuition periods MASTERS and DOCTORAL qualifications: Tuition fees for MASTERS and DOCTORAL qualifications are calculated per qualification per year, with the exception of certain qualifications which are calculated per registered module. 6 Financial Support Fundi (Eduloan): Should you require financial support, please contact Fundi at: Tel Email Website +27 (0) 18 299 1007/8 of 0860 55 55 44 7 Bursaries Please visit the website at for more information as well as for application forms for bursaries. 8 Closing dates Closing dates for applications are determined by the relevant Faculty. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the relevant Faculty for more information.

5 MASTERS and DOCTORAL applicants 4 9 PhD students Prospective PhD students must consult a prospective promoter under whose supervision the applicant would like to conduct research before submitting the application for admission. If the applicant is unsure under whose supervision he/she would like to conduct the research, the applicant must consult the relevant administrative manager at the Faculty for assistance: List of Administrative Managers at the various Faculties Faculty Administrative Manager Telephone E-mail Arts Ms Sonya Snyman 018 299 1484 Natural Sciences Ms Fiona Joubert 018 299 2816 Natural Sciences (Environmental and Biological Sciences) Mr JC van Rooyen 018 299 4069 Theology Ms Annelize Liebenberg 018 299 1910 Education Sciences Ms Erna Greyling Ms Dinah Legoete 018 299 4656 018 299 4781 Economic and Management Sciences Ms Louise Jansen van Rensburg 018 299 1347 Law Ms Clarina Vorster 018 299 1952 Engineering Ms Landi Viljoen 018 299 4020 Health Sciences Ms Susan Lindeque 018 299 4013 MBA Ms Wilma Pretorius 018 299 1419 PhD in Business Administration Ms Wilma Pretorius 018 299 1419 10 Website Prospective applicants /students can visit the website at for a complete guide as well as additional information related to the application and admission process of the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus.

6 Contact Person at the Higher Degree Administration Office The Higher Degree Administration Reception and Enquiries office is situated in the Joon van Rooy building (F1), room 257. Faculty Contact Person Telephone E-mail Arts Ms F Hussain 018 299 4063 Natural Sciences Ms M Havenga 018 285 2578 Natural Sciences School for Environmental Sciences Ms C Vivier 018 299 2622 Theology Ms S Horn 018 299 2632 Education Sciences Ms B Fazakas 018 299 2656 Economic and Management Sciences Ms C Howard 018 299 4006 MBA Ms R Kgabung 018 299 4049 Engineering Ms M Havenga 018 285 2578 Health Sciences Mr R Kakudji 018 299 2996 PhD in Business Administration Ms R Kgabung 018 299 4049 Law Ms E Harber 018 299 2465