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North-West University
(NWU)
About
The North-West University (NWU) is a public research university located on three campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark in South Africa.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 588 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 35 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 41,784
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 24.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining & Mineral Engineering | 76-100 | - | 2018 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 76-100 | - | 2024 |
| Business Administration | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Ecology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Management | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 289 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =304 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =376 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Agricultural Sciences | =390 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =494 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =560 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =567 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =676 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =689 | 49.8 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =905 | 49.8 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 501–600 | 29.0 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 551-600 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of North-West University?
North-West University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =588.
When was North-West University founded?
North-West University was founded in 2004.
What are the top subjects at North-West University?
Top subjects at North-West University include: Mining & Mineral Engineering, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Business Administration, Mathematics, Veterinary Science.
Where is North-West University located?
North-West University is located in Potchefstroom, South Africa.