R58 870 to R72 780 2026 first year, estimated range
Programme
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Residence, per year
R39,240-R63,480 for undergraduate rooms (meals excluded; most Kingsway, APB and DFC residences R41,940-R46,940 double and R48,090-R50,400 single); off-campus Sophia Town R69,920; postgraduate and postdoc flats up to R74,640
R62 000 to R64 000 2026 first year, estimated range
Programme
BEng Electronic 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
Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Electronic (KN-H-BEF / KN-P-BEF)
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.
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.
Stellenbosch 2027: NSC average of at least 70%, Mathematics 70%, Physical Sciences 60%, and English Home Language 50% or English First Additional Language 60% (or English First Additional Language 50% with Afrikaans Home Language 50% or Afrikaans Second Additional Language 60%).
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
Published minimums only. Selection score = Mathematics + Physical Science + 6 x Average (maximum 800). Provisional threshold for an offer before 31 July: selection score 620 with average 70%, Mathematics 75% and Physical Science 65%. Final thresholds are only determined after the closing date and can vary from programme to programme.
UJ 2027 example: English level 5, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics level 5 and Physical Sciences level 5; APS 32. Technical Science is not accepted.
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. UJ ranks all applicants from highest to lowest APS when it makes final selections in January, and says that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
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.
