Applications for undergraduate music study in 2026 are now OPEN!

Thank you for your interest in studying with us. Carefully follow all the steps below to ensure a smooth application and selection process.

1 ~ Apply online for admission to North-West University

• Find information on the undergraduate music programmes, including entry requirements, to determine for which programme you qualify.
• Follow the steps at https://studies.nwu.ac.za/studies/apply to submit your application for admission.
• Closing date: 30 June 2025
• If you experience any difficulties with your application for admission, please watch this video or contact the SIS Call Centre for assistance: 0860 169 698.

2 ~ Submit audition videos online

• View the audition requirements for the different programmes.
• View the technical requirements for the audition videos.
• Submit your audition videos and other required information at https://nwumusic.co.za/audition-for-2026
• Closing date: 12 July 2025

3 ~ Selection tests at the Conservatory

• The results of the first round of auditions will be announced by 1 August 2025 in an e-mail and SMS to all applicants. (Please contact the School of Music from 5 August 2025 if you haven't received any communication by then.)
• Only the applicants who have passed the first round of auditions will be invited for a second round of selection at the Conservatory in Potchefstroom on 23 or 30 August 2025.

4 ~ Final results and admissions

• The final results of the selection process will be announced by 30 September 2025 in an e-mail and SMS to all applicants. (Please contact the School of Music from 7 October 2025 if you haven't received any communication by then.)
• The successful applicants will be provisionally admitted to music study, pending the results of the Matric exams (if applicable).

Enquiries and further information

• Enquiries about the selection process:
  Ms B Myeni ~ (018) 299-1692 • bathandekile.myeni@nwu.ac.za
   
• Enquiries about the different undergraduate music programmes:
  Diploma in Music — Prof J Morelli ~ (018) 285-2663 • janelize.morelli@nwu.ac.za
  BA Music & Society — Mr T Erlank ~ (018) 299-1709 • thomas.erlank@nwu.ac.za
  BMus — Prof M van Vreden ~ (018) 299-1700 • mignon.vanvreden@nwu.ac.za
   
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