Ready to discover the exciting world of engineering?
Join us for the 2025 Engineering Experience—a unique opportunity for students in grades 8 to 12 to explore the opportunities and prospects in studying engineering! Whether you're curious about how things work or dreaming of an engineering career, this is the perfect place to dive in and get hands-on with the technology and innovation that shape the future.
The Engineering Experience is designed to inspire and engage learners, encouraging them to pursue Mathematics and Physical Science studies by showing them the real-world applications of these subjects.
What can you expect?
- Meet our engineers and Students: Connect with experienced engineers, lecturers, and current engineering students. Learn what it’s really like to study and work in the field and get inspired by their stories.
- Campus Tour & Student Life: Get a sneak peek into the life of an engineering student by exploring our campus and seeing our facilities that support learning and innovation.
- Explore Engineering Disciplines: Discover the key engineering programmes of the North-West University.
- Hands-on Engineering Activities: Engage with real projects, build something cool, and see your ideas come to life and take home exciting artefacts from your projects!
- Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work on exciting challenges that engineers solve every day—just like professionals do in the real world!
Details you need to know
We offer three exciting programs that give students the chance to gain insight into the field of engineering:
1. #EngineeringFunDay – 29 March 2025
- Who should attend? Students in grades 8–12
- Cost: R750 per student
- Includes: Lunch, snacks, a gift bag, and access to all activities and presentations.
2. #EngineeringFunWeek – 1–4 July 2025
- Who should attend? Students in grades 10 and 11
- Cost: R2500 per student
- Includes: Accommodation, transport to industry visits, all meals and snacks, and access to activities and presentations.
3. #EngineeringWinterSchool – 1–4 July 2025
- Who should attend? Grade 12 students with a Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences score between 60% and 70%.
- Includes:
In addition to accommodation, all meals, afternoon and evening fun activities, and interaction with peers (other grade 10–12 students, university students, and engineers), participants will receive:- 10 hours of high-impact Mathematics exam preparation for the preliminary exams, presented by Gustav Potgieter.
- 10 hours of high-impact Physical Sciences exam preparation for the preliminary exams, presented by Corneels Schabort.
- Small group size (maximum 24 students) for personal attention.
- 24/7 AI tutor bot to practice exam-style problems.
- Two online tutorial sessions per subject during the preliminary and final exams.
- Cost:
- Mathematics only (2 days, 1 night, AI tutor bot, 2 online tutorials): R1900
- Physical Sciences only (2 days, 1 night, AI tutor bot, 2 online tutorials): R1900
- Both subjects (4 days, 3 nights, AI tutor bot, 4 online tutorials): R3500
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to explore your future in engineering!
Register now to secure your spot!
🎉 Engineering Fun Day
⚙️ Engineering Fun Week
For inquiries please contact Mrs A.Danster: Angie.Danster@nwu.ac.za