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University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg: entry requirements and dates
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University of Pretoria · 2027 intake
UP 2027 example: English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at level 5; APS 32.
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply.
University of the Witwatersrand · 2027 intake
Wits 2027 example: APS 43 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 5. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT must also be written. 3 years.
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
Stellenbosch University · 2027 intake
Stellenbosch 2027: NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation), Mathematics 60%, Physical Sciences 50%, and Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%. Mathematics: 60% if you take Mathematics (Bio) and Physics (Bio) as first-year subjects; 70% if you take Mathematics and Physics as first-year subjects.
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
Published minimums only; the selection threshold is higher. Faculty of Science selection mark = [(2 × Mathematics mark) + the marks of five other subjects] ÷ 7, Life Orientation excluded. A selection mark of 80% or more gets a conditional offer in Phase 1 (1 Apr – 31 Jul); the Phase 2 range for this programme is 75% or higher. Fully completed applications must be submitted by 31 July.
Rough guide: whole degree = first-year tuition × years. Fees rise every year; add books, equipment, transport and living costs.
