If you want to be a CHAMPION, then you’ve come to the right place.
Northwestern University will be your partner in preparing you to face life’s challenges — holding up a standard that demands only the best of you. Your time in NWU will require grit, resilience and determination. Such are the values that this more than eight-decades-old institution are founded on. Along with sharpening your skills, you will discover a sense of fulfillment that comes with being a champion.
At Northwestern University, we want you to succeed.
But success is not only measured in academics; it involves the whole person. So we also take into account other areas of your life that matter to you, such as your emotional and mental needs, family life and friends, extra-curricular activities, and more. Ask any Northwesternian, and he or she will tell you that life at NWU is packed with opportunities for growth…and some serious fun.
You were made for this. You were made to be a CHAMPION.
Read below to learn more.
NWU F.A.Q.s
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Northwestern University offers a variety of programs that students and professionals can choose from.
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Level IV PACUCOA Accredited
• Master of Arts in Education major in: Educational Management | Early Childhood Education | Mathematics | Guidance and Counseling | Language and Literature Teaching | General Science
Level III PACUCOA Accredited
• Master of Arts in Public Administration
• Master in Business Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy major in Development Education
• Doctor of Education major in Educational Management
• Master of Arts in Nursing major in Maternal and Child Nursing
• Master of Science in Management Engineering
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice Education (with Specialization in Criminology)
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LAW SCHOOL
• Juris Doctor (formerly known as Bachelor of Laws)
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ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Level II PACUCOA Accredited
• BS Nursing
• BS Medical Laboratory Science (formerly known as BS Medical Technology)
• BS Physical Therapy
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ARTS AND SCIENCES
Level III PACUCOA Accredited
• BA Communication
• BA English Language
• BA Political Science
• BS Biology
• BS Computer Science
• BS Psychology
• Bachelor of Public Administration (newest degree program)
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BUSINESS EDUCATION
Level III PACUCOA Accredited
• BS Business Administration major in:
Financial Management | Marketing Management | Human Resource Development Management
Level II PACUCOA Accredited
• BS Hospitality Management (HM)
• BS HM major in Cruise Ship Management
• BS Accountancy
• BS Tourism Management
• Diploma in Culinary Arts (2-year Culinary Arts Program with 1-year International Intership)
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
Level III PACUCOA Accredited
• BS Criminology
• BS Criminology (Expanded Tertiary Education and Equivalency Accreditation Program)
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ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
Level II PACUCOA Accredited
• BS Computer Engineering
• BS Mechanical Engineering
• BS Architecture
• BS Civil Engineering
• BS Electrical Engineering
• BS Geodetic Engineering
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MARITIME EDUCATION (accredited by the Maritime Industry Authority/MARINA)
• BS Marine Engineering
• BS Marine Transportation
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TEACHER EDUCATION
• Bachelor in Physical Education (newest degree program)
• Professional Education Units (for non-education professionals)
Level III PACUCOA Accredited
• Bachelor of Elementary Education
• Bachelor of Secondary Education major in: English | Filipino | Mathematics | Science
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BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 11-12)
- Accountancy, Business and Management
- General Academic Strand
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Pre-Baccalaureate Maritime Specialization
- Technical Vocational and Livelihood Track
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 7-10)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades 1-6)
KINDERGARTEN, PRE-SCHOOL & NURSERY
Applicants must submit the following documents for admission:
A. For INCOMING COLLEGE FRESHMEN (Senior High School Graduates):
- School Form 9 (SHS Report Card)
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- PSA-Authenticated Birth Certificate (Marriage Certificate, if married)
- Certificate of Academic Honor (for Honor graduates only)
B. For TRANSFEREES, LAW & GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICANTS AND COLLEGE GRADUATES PURSUING ANOTHER DEGREE:
- Transfer Credentials / Official Transcript of Record / Copy of Grades / General Weighted Average (GWA)
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- PSA-Authenticated Birth Certificate (Marriage Certificate, if married)
C. For CROSS ENROLLEES (currently admitted in another College/University):
- Permit to Cross-Enroll
- Photocopy of School ID
NOTE: Applicants shall seek advice from the department of the subject he/she is enrolling in. Kindly email us at info@nwu.edu.ph for assistance.
D. For FOREIGN AND DUAL CITIZENS:
- Student Visa / Special Study Permit
- Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) I-Card
- High School Report Card
- Birth Certificate
NOTE: Applicants shall communicate with the NWU Registrar (www.facebook.com/NWURegistrar) for assistance and advising
E. For OLD HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM GRADUATES (4 years):
- Form 138 (High School Report Card)
- Certificate of Good Moral Character
- PSA-Authenticated Birth Certificate (Marriage Certificate, if married)
F. For ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SYSTEM (ALS) GRADUATES:
- ALS Exam Result
- ALS Certification (clearly stating the student's eligibility to enter COLLEGE)
- PSA-Authenticated Birth Certificate (Marriage Certificate, if married)
For more details regarding admission, please contact the NWU Registrar:
Email: registrar@nwu.edu.ph
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NWURegistrar
In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and safety of our applicants, NWU has been administering online admissions and enrollments through website portals. Admissions begin forty-five (45) days before the start of classes for each Semester as guided by the University's School Calendar approved by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
A. For new students and transferees (College, Graduate School and Law), go to apps.nwu.edu.ph/admission and click 'Sign-Up' to register for an online account. The applicant will undergo through these steps with indicated instructions in the dashboard:
ONLINE PRE-ADMISSION
Step 1: Payment of Pre-Admission Fees
Step 2: Uploading of Admission Documents (Birth Certificate, Report Card, etc.)
Step 3A: Medical/Physical Examination (depending on your chosen course/program)
Step 3B: Diagnostic Examination (not considered as entrance examination)
Step 3C: Program's Department (depending on your chosen course/program)
Step 4: Registrar's Review and Approval of Official Admission
ONLINE ENROLLMENT
Step 1: Assigning of subjects for the Semester (Program's Department)
Step 2A: Provision of tuition and miscellaneous fees as reference for down payment/full payment (NWU Finance)
Step 2B: Uploading of Payment/Deposit Slip
Step 3: Registrar's Review and Approval of Official Enrollment
B. For old/higher-year students (2nd to 4th years) in College, Graduate School and Law, visit apps.nwu.edu.ph/enrollment and select 'Register' for the activation of your account. Students will undergo through these steps:
ONLINE ENROLLMENT
Step 1: Assigning of subjects for the Semester (Program's Department)
Step 2A: Provision of tuition and miscellaneous fees as reference for down payment/full payment (NWU Finance)
Step 2B: Uploading of Payment/Deposit Slip
Step 3: Registrar's Review and Approval of Official Enrollment
You may inquire for the schedule and instructions/guide of the online admissions and enrollment through the following:
Email: info@nwu.edu.ph
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NWUofficial
Yes! We offer a variety of scholarships and financial assistance to help you in these challenging times.
We also provide financial grants for the following members:
• Saguday Performing Arts/Troupe
• NWU Marching Band
• NWU After 5 Band
• Student Assistantship
• Scholarship for 'The Review' Staff (NWU's Official Student Publication)
Tuition fee discounts for:
• Brother/Sister Discount
• Employees’ Tuition Fee Discount
• Employees Dependents' Tuition Fee Discount
• Employees’ Spouse Tuition Fee Discount
The following are also Scholarship Grants you may avail of:
A. INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
• Entrance Scholarship (for Honor graduates who finished as Top 3 of their batch)
• Academic Scholarship: University/College (for students who excelled in the previous semester)
• NWU Alumni Association Scholarship Program*
B. CHED-ADMINISTERED SCHOLARSHIPS
• Higher Education Development Project (HEDP) Scholarship Program
• Full Merit National Scholarship Program (SF)
• Half-Merit Scholarship Program
• National Scholarship Program (NSP)
• Regional Scholarship Program (RSP)
• Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA)
• State Scholarship Program
• Tulong-Dunong
• SAFE Program for Engineering Programs
C. OTHER GOVERNMENT-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
• Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES)
• Bayanihan 2 for Higher Education Tulong Program (B2HELP)
• Ilocos Norte Provincial Government Academic Scholarship
• Laoag City Government Scholarship
• Bureau of Fire Protection- DILG Scholarship Program
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Educational Benefit Program
• Philippine Veterans Affairs Educational Benefit Program
• National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Scholarship Program
• PD 577/AFP Dependents Scholarship Grant
• DOST-Science & Technology Scholarship
D. PRIVATELY SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS
• Educational Assistance for NWU Stockholders and/or their Beneficiaries
For inquiries on the availability of slots, requirements and instructions, please communicate with the Registrar's Office:
Email: registrar@nwu.edu.ph
Facebook: www.facebook.com/NWURegistrar
Applicants can also visit the Registrar provided they have approved appointments to visit the campus.
