Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Computer (KN-H-BEK / KN-P-BEK)
Residence, per year
R48,896 per year for all degrees (2026 residence fee, self-catering, excludes meals; R6,800 residence registration deposit). The 2027 prospectus estimates about R85,000 for tuition, a bed in residence and food in 2027.
R73 000 to R78 000 2026 first year, estimated range
Programme
BEng Computer Engineering
Residence, per year
R65,700-R105,800 (room only), plus a R14,400 meals charge listed for every undergraduate residence, including self-catering ones; the full (100%) meal fee is R65,000
UP 2027 four-year example: English level 5, Mathematics level 6, Physical Sciences level 6 and APS 35. UP's 5-year BEng (previously called ENGAGE) needs English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at 65% and APS 33; applicants may apply directly to it.
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.
UCT 2027 example: Mathematics 80% and Physical Sciences 75% in every band. Guaranteed admission (Band A) needs 500 FPS; Band B needs 480 WPS; Band C needs 420 FPS and is for specified redress categories only.
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
NSC/IEB/SACAI degree endorsement required. Maths Literacy or Technical Maths cannot be substituted for Maths, and Technical Science cannot be substituted for Physical Sciences. NBTs in Mathematics, AL and QL must be written, but the results are not taken into account for admission to this faculty. Band A (guaranteed admission) needs 500 FPS; Band B (likely) 480 WPS; Band C (possible) 420 FPS, for South African applicants in redress categories 1 and 2 only. Study offers are limited; meeting the levels in a lower band does not guarantee admission. Applications for 2027 closed on 31 July 2026 (UCT does not accept late applications).
UKZN 2027: APS 33 (Life Orientation excluded) with Mathematics and Physical Sciences each at 65% (level 5) and English and Life Orientation at level 4 (50%). 4 years; years two to four are at Howard College.
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
UKZN selects by academic ranking from APS 48 down until the places are filled, so meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place. The CAO 2027 handbook says this programme will consider all choices. Closing date 30 September 2026.
NWU 2027 example: Mathematics 70%, Physical Sciences 70%, 60% in Afrikaans or English (the language of instruction) and APS 34. Potchefstroom, 4 years.
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
Capacity is limited and meeting the minimums does not guarantee a place. Applicants with borderline Grade 11 results may be conditionally accepted, provided they meet the minimums in their final Grade 12 results. Engineering closing date on NWU's Selection page: 31 August, the same as NWU's general closing date; 2027 applications are closed.
Rough guide: whole degree = first-year tuition × years. Fees rise every year; add books, equipment, transport and living costs.
