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1 Innovation through diversityNORTH-WEST UNIVERSITYYUNIBESITI YA BOKONE-BOPHIRIMANOORDWES-UNIVERSITEITMAF IKENG CAMPUSNWU-MAFIKENGwe 18/6/09 2:26:48 PM8/6/09 2:26:48 PM22 DISCLAIMERThe study information and the minimum admission requirements in this guide are subject to change and is only a summary of the study programs and requirements. This information is compiled with the view to a general introduction and orientation, and the North-West University accepts no liability for alterations that might take place. In all cases the official Calendar of the University should be consulted during the compilation of the program of the specific study details for admissionWrite to us:Admissions OfficeNorth-West UniversityPrivate Bag X2046 Mmabatho2735 Call us on:Tel: 018 389 2252/ 2171 Fax: 018 389 2198/ 018 393 5775E-mail: out our 2009 NWU.

2 Compiled by the Marketing and Communication Department in cooperation with the Faculties on the mafikeng campus of the North-West University (NWU).INDEXThe mafikeng campus in a nutshell ..3 Unique student life ..4 Bursaries and loans ..6 Admission requirements ..8 Study information mafikeng campus .. 28/6/09 2:27:09 PM8/6/09 2:27:09 PM3333333333333333 Quality is the key to your career-aimed degree. It is embodied in the fact that:The NWU is among the three top universities that undertake research with the private sector (THRIP report 2006/2007);The NWU won an award for the University who best promoted multi-linguism and nation building in South Africa by the Pan-South African National Language Board, 2008;The NWU was named the best governed University in South Africa for two consecutive years by PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2007, 2008.

3 AndThe NWU was named the most innovative University in South Africa by the Innovation Fund of the Department of Science and Technology in mafikeng campus in a nutshellWelcome to the mafikeng campus of the North-West University!This is your guide to career-orientated training and an international qualification. The North-West University (NWU) is a genuinely South African university with three campuses, namely in Potchefstroom, the Vaal Triangle and mafikeng each with its own unique character. The NWU is committed to meeting the needs of the community by providing quality education to the disadvantaged and rural communities from which many of its students come.

4 The University also remains committed to responding to the new challenges that include information technology, changing learner demographics and increased the mafikeng campus ?Quality training Accessible campus Affordable education Pass rate of 81% of undergraduates Sport opportunities such as Soccer Institute International standardsAt the NWU we are adamant about quality international quality! To ensure this, the University s research and postgraduate training is constantly subjected to an international evaluation. 38/6/09 2:27:25 PM8/6/09 2:27:25 PM4 UNIQUE STUDENT LIFEA part from a career-orientated degree, we also guarantee you a unique student life and a dynamic student body on a modern campus with excellent sports, cultural and recreational University offers a variety of Support Services and other Centres.

5 Academic Development Centre (ADC) Sports Centre Soccer Institute Gymnasium Career Centre Guidance and Counselling Centre (GCC) Health Centre HIV/Aids Office International Students Office Cultural Office Printing and Copying Service Residence lifePleasant accommodation that is conducive to study and where students self-reliance and penchant for healthy student fun can find expression, characteries the North-West University s MUCH is it going to cost?An initial fee of R150 is payable on applying for admission to the feesYour tuition fee depends on the course you are studying. These are the current approximate annual fees without increases for 2010 and yearBCom AccountingR13 745 BCom Transport EconomicsR14 520 BCom Extended 4 yearsR14 321 BAdminR12 100 LLBR13 332 BEdR12 018 BSc BiologyR14 597 BSc Computer ScienceR13 387 BSc AgricultureR13 310 Diploma in Animal HealthR12 100BA Social WorkR13 376BA CommunicationsR16 984BA CTSD (Conservation, Tourism and Sustainable Development)R12 48/6/09 2:28:07 PM8/6/09 2:28.

6 07 PM5 Residence feesMen s and Women s Residence Per annumOn campus residence (Undergraduate students)R8 000 per annumOn campus residence (Postgraduate students)R9 200 per annumGloria Park (Flats) R16 100 per annumMinimum amount payable on registrationThe initial amount payable on registration is R4 350, consisting of a Registration (Enrolment) fee of R850 and an initial deposit of R3 500 for tuition staying in residences will have to pay the minimum amount of R4 350 as set out above and, in addition, 50% of the annual residence 58/6/09 2:28:12 PM8/6/09 2:28:12 PM6 BURSARIESand LOANSA nnually, the North-West University grants bursaries and loans to students who qualify.

7 First-year Academic BursariesThese bursaries are awarded automatically to all full-time students who:Register to study at the NWU for a first degree for the first time after Grade 12;Obtained an average of 75% or higher during the Grade 12 final examination; andThe bursary is awarded according to the prospective student s true average obtained. This average is calculated by adding the actual percentages for six subjects, Life Orientation excluded, obtained in the final exam. NB: The percentage obtained for subjects in the non designated subjects is adjusted downwards by 10% for the purpose of calculating merit bursaries. For further information see the table of designated and non designated subjects under Admission s averageMerits bursary90%110% of tuition fees85%100% of tuition fees80%75% of tuition fees75%40% of tuition feesEnquiries: Itumeleng Ntshudisane.

8 Tel: 018 299 2372 or e-mail: the North-Wstudents who Academic BThese bursaries are awwho:Register to study after Grade 12;Obtained an avera examination; andThe bursary is awa average obtainedpercentages for sin the final examthe non designatthe purpose of casee the table of dAdmission requireStudent s average90%85%80%7575%%Enququiries: Itumeleng Ne-maili: 68/6/09 2:28:19 PM8/6/09 2:28:19 PM7 Leadership BursaryThis bursary is awarded once only to students who were chairpersons (head boy/head girl) of the representative students council during their high school career. The bursary amounts to 20% of the tuition fees and is awarded once only. Corroborative documents, namely a copy of the official testimonial on the school s letterhead or any other official letter from the Headmaster, must accompany the and Culture BursaryThis bursary is awarded to students with exceptional achievements in art and culture.

9 The value of awards differ and the evaluation is done by the Department of Culture. Enquiries: Tshimega Pule. Tel: 018 389 for Physically Disabled StudentsStudents with a physical disability which impedes their studies and who have submitted a medical certificate to confirm their condition, may receive an annual bursary amounting to 25% of their tuition fees for the minimum duration of the BursaryFull-time and part-time students can apply for this bursary if two or more members of the same family are studying at the NWU at the same time. It is awarded as follows:Number of family membersAwardSecond student15% of tuition feesThird student20% of tuition feesFourth student25% of tuition feesFifth student30% of tuition feesAll part-time students receive a grant of 50% of the bursary for the minimum duration of study, namely 4 BursaryThe bursary provides financial support to orphans.

10 After the application form and corroborative proof is submitted, they may receive a grant amounting to 25% of their tuition BursaryStudents, whose parental home is further than 150 km from the NWU, may apply for a travel bursary annually. The bursary is awarded according to a scale and applies only to students who are studying for their first degree and who complete it within the minimum prescribed period. The value of the bursary is as follows:Distance Award150 km to 250 km2% of tuition fees251 km to 400 km3% of tuition fees401 km to 500 km4% of tuition fees501 km to 700 km5% of tuition fees701 km to 800 km6% of tuition fees801 km to 1000 km7% of tuition fees1001 km to 1200 km8% of tuition fees2101 km or further9% of tuition feesThe bursary is not awarded automatically.