North-West University (NWU)
Location: South Africa — Campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng, and Vanderbijlpark
Type: Public Research University
Formation: Established in 2004 through the merger of:
- Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
- University of North-West (formerly University of Bophuthatswana)
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Application Details (2025 Intake)
- Application Period: 2 April 2025 – 31 August 2025
- Application Fee: No Application Fee
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University of South Africa (UNISA)
Also Known As: Unisa
Location: Nationwide (Distance Learning University based in South Africa)
Type: Public Distance Education Institution
Student Population: Over 400,000 students
International Reach: Students from more than 130 countries
Unique Status:
- Largest university system in South Africa by enrollment
- One of the world’s mega universities
- The only mega university in Africa
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Application Details (2025 Intake)
- Application Period: August 2025 – 11 October 2025
- Application Fee: R135
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