If you’ve applied to North-West University (NWU) for the 2026 academic year, you can now check your application status online. Whether you’ve applied for undergraduate or postgraduate studies, NWU’s online system makes it easy to track your admission progress.
How to Check NWU Application Status 2026
To track your NWU application, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the NWU Application Status Portal
Click here to check your NWU application status
Step 2: Enter Your Details
You will need to enter either your:
- ID Number,
- Passport Number, or
- NWU Student Number
Then, click “Search” to view your application outcome.
What Your NWU Status Might Say
- Application Received – Your application was successfully submitted and is under review.
- Provisional Admission – You meet preliminary requirements; final acceptance may depend on document submission or final results.
- Firm Admission – You’ve been officially accepted into your chosen programme.
- Unsuccessful – You did not meet the minimum entry requirements.
Tips for Applicants
- Double-check that all supporting documents were uploaded.
- If accepted, be sure to follow the next steps to register and secure your space.
- Keep checking your email for further instructions from NWU’s Admissions Office.
Why Study at NWU?
With campuses in Potchefstroom, Mafikeng, and Vanderbijlpark, NWU offers diverse programmes in Education, Health Sciences, Law, Humanities, Engineering, Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and more. It is consistently ranked among the top universities in South Africa.
Track your NWU 2026 application status now:
https://studies.nwu.ac.za/undergraduate-studies/application-status