North West University Choose Your Language

North West University Choose Your Language

Functional Language Policy

The NWU has a functional and multilingual language policy. This policy was implemented to ensure that every student has access to the NWU. The NWU is a pioneer in the field of educational interpreting in its various programmes. The aim of this is to ensure inclusivity. Each campus applies this multilingual language policy according to its own student profile.

Undergraduate: Interpreting from Afrikaans to English and from English to Afrikaans, and in some modules separate English and Afrikaans classes presented in parallel.

Postgraduate: English or Afrikaans, with interpreting in some programmes.