Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys (PU vir CHO) | |
Motto | In U lig (Afrikaans) Translated: In Thy light |
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Type | Public |
Established | 29 November 1869 |
Chancellor | Cronje, DC in 2004- The university merged to form the North-West University in 2004 |
Vice-Chancellor | Theuns Eloff in 2004 –The university merged to form the North-West University in 2004 |
Students | 12000 (in 2000) |
Location | , , South Africa (SA) |
Colours | purple |
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.