Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys (PU vir CHO)
MottoIn U lig (Afrikaans) Translated: In Thy light
TypePublic
Established29 November 1869; 154 years ago (29 November 1869)
ChancellorCronje, DC in 2004- The university merged to form the North-West University in 2004
Vice-ChancellorTheuns Eloff in 2004 –The university merged to form the North-West University in 2004
Students12000 (in 2000)
Location, ,
South Africa (SA)
Colourspurple
Nickname"Pukke”

The Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education (abbreviated as PU for CHE) was a South African university located in Potchefstroom. Instruction was mainly in Afrikaans. In 2004, the university was merged with other institutions to create the North-West University.