How to apply for accommodation

Accommodation: when and how to apply

NWU residences (first-year, 2027)Closed

Opened Mon, 01 Jun 2026 · Closed Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Residence interest is indicated in the study application, with no separate form. Senior residences ran 15 July to 30 August in earlier material.

NWU-accredited off-campus accommodationDates unknownNot fully confirmed

NWU publishes an accreditation list per campus each year. Providers set their own dates.

NWU accredited off-campus facilities Separate lists for Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark with accreditation numbers and beds.
Off-campus accommodation tips 2026 (PDF)

TMM Lofts (Potchefstroom) A large block on NWU's 2026 accreditation list. Confirm on the list.

The 2027 window has closed. Use the accredited off-campus list for your campus and read the 2026 tips document first.
All NWU residences are self-catering, so budget for meals.
Apply for residence AND line up a private backup. Residence places are limited, and being waitlisted is common.
Our advice: apply and pay a deposit on your first-choice private place by the end of November, so you still have time for a second choice before registration in January.
NSFAS-funded students: only sign a lease with a provider your university lists as accredited. NSFAS has capped unaccredited housing at R25,000 a year, and accreditation is renewed every year, so check it for 2027 before you sign.
Get the lease in writing, check what the rent includes (water, wifi, electricity), and ask for the accreditation number.

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