Universities Universities Northwest University is a multi-campus university which was established on 1 January 2004 through the merger of universities with very different histories, personalities and cultures The university is located across two provinces Mafikeng and Potchefstroom Campuses are in the North-West Province and the Vaal Triangle Campus is in Gauteng Their head office or the Institutional Office is in Potchefstroom, near the Potchefstroom Campus The staff and students of Sebokeng Campus of Vista University were also incorporated, which further added to the richness of South African heritage Today, Northwest University is recognised as one of the best-managed and most innovative universities in South Africa.