Overview of the NWU
In 2022 we continued to create value for the NWU and for our stakeholders.
The following achievements – and in many instances also improvements – are noteworthy:
13 735
qualifications awarded in 2022
(2021: 14 484)
205
Postdoctoral fellows in 2022*
(2021: 212)
213
PhDs awarded in 2022
(2021: 264)
298
NRF‑rated researchers in 2022
(2021: 280)
Video
In this video we tell the story of students discovering more about themselves and their dreams, and how the NWU can help them realise these dreams.
Front page image
DISCOVER
THE NWU
The image on the front page – a compass surrounded by the vibrant corporate colours of the NWU – symbolises our theme: Discover the NWU.
For us, the compass symbolises movement, adventure and growth – it points you in the right direction to ultimately reach your destination. With the compass always pointing North, it also helps to orientate yourself and find your place in the world.
The word "compass" is derived from the Latin words com meaning "together," and passus meaning "pace" or "step", and later also "way" or "journey", making the compass a symbol of journeys and adventures.
As a knowledge-seeking institution, we are always moving forward, and we want to take you, our stakeholders, along on this adventure. Join us to learn more about the NWU, yourself and the world.