Newly merged North West University (NWU) is an amalgimation of campuses at Potchefstroom (established in 1869), Mafikeng, Vanderbijpark (est. in 1966) and Mankwe.

With approximately 57 000 full-time and distance-learning students in attendance in 2009, NWU is one of the largest in the country. Although each campus is known for specific faculties and specialities, Potchesfstroom has the largest housing and educational facilities – as well as a claim to the best student life in the country.

After its merger in 2004, the university became part of the biggest multi-campus and multi-diverse institution in the country; spanning two provinces.

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