Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education

Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys (PU vir CHO)
Motto	In U lig (Afrikaans) Translated: In Thy light
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	Potchefstroom, North-West, 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.