North-West University
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About North-West University
According to Wikipedia, The North-West University is a public research university located on three campuses in Potchefstroom, Mahikeng and Vanderbijlpark in South Africa. The university came into existence through the merger of the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, which also had a branch in Vanderbijlpark, and the University of North-West in 2004. With its merged status, the North-West University became one of the largest universities in South Africa with the third largest student population in the country.
North-West University's Online Degrees
What Is North-West University Known For?
North-West University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Education
- Literature
- Communications
- Religious Studies
- Political Science
- Business
- Engineering
- Biology
- Law
- History
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Physics
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Medical
- Criminal Justice
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Earth Sciences
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Anthropology
North-West University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Education
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Higher Education
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Tertiary Education
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Secondary Education
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Literature
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Philology
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Etymology
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Literary Criticism
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Communications
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Linguistics
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Journalism
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Graphic Design
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Religious Studies
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Theology
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Ministry
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Apologetics
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Political Science
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Government
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Human Rights
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International Affairs
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Business
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Management
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Accounting
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Finance
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Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Nuclear Engineering
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Space Science
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Biology
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Agriculture
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Biotechnology
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Horticulture
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Law
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International Law
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Constitutional Law
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Tax Law
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History
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Modern History
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European History
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African History
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Psychology
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Social Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology
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Counseling
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Computer Science
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Information Technology
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Database
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Programming
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Physics
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Astronomy
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Astrophysics
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Philosophy
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Ethics
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Marxism
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Mathematics
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Statistics
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Measure Theory
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Medical
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Nutrition
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Pharmacology
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Cardiology
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Criminal Justice
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Law Enforcement
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Policing
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Chemistry
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Chemical Engineering
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Physical Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry
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Economics
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Agricultural Economics
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Earth Sciences
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Geography
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Environmental Science
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Glaciology
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Social Work
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Empowerment
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Child Protection
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Who Are North-West University's Most Influential Alumni?
North-West University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Sociology, and Religious Studies. Here are some of North-West University's most famous alumni:
- F. W. de Klerk
- A 7th state president of South Africa from 1989 to 1994.
- André Brink
- A South African writer.
- Tomasz Kamusella
- A Polish academic.
- Yvonne Mokgoro
- A South African judge.
- Mamokgethi Phakeng
- A South African mathematician.
- Johan Heyns
- A South African theologian.
- Craig Bartholomew
- An Author and professor of philosophy.
- Andries Coetzee
- An American linguist.
- Alta Schutte
- A Cardiology scholar.
- Pieter Mulder
- A South African politician.
- Pieter Verhoef
- A South African theologian.
- Samuel Robles
- A Panamanian conductor and composer.
