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  1. University of the Free State Lowest

    R43 460 2026 first year
  2. University of Johannesburg

    R53 730 to R81 550 2026 first year, estimated range
  3. University of KwaZulu-Natal

    R57 836 2026 first year
  4. Stellenbosch University

    R59 587 2026 first year
  5. University of Pretoria

    R68 000 to R73 500 2026 first year, estimated range

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BCom specialising in Human Resource Management

University of Pretoria · 2027 intake

UP 2027 example: English level 5, Mathematics level 4 and APS 30.

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.

BCom (Management Sciences), focal area Human Resource Management

Stellenbosch University · 2027 intake

Stellenbosch 2027: NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation), Mathematics 60%, and English or Afrikaans Home Language 50% or English or Afrikaans First Additional Language 70%. The 2027 selection criteria are higher: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%.

NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.

Published minimums only. To receive an offer, applicants must also meet the Faculty's 2027 selection criteria: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%, the highest thresholds that will be applied; they may be lowered at the final offer stage to meet diversity and intake targets. Late applications will not be considered.

Bachelor of Human Resource Management

University of Johannesburg · 2027 intake

UJ 2027 example: English level 4, and Mathematics level 4 OR Technical Mathematics level 4 OR Mathematical Literacy level 5; APS 28 with Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and also 28 with Mathematical Literacy.

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.

Bachelor of Commerce (General), specialising in Human Resource Management (KN-P-BC1 / KN-W-BC1)

University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2027 intake

UKZN 2027: APS 30 (Life Orientation excluded) with English, Mathematics and Life Orientation at level 4. Human Resource Management is a specialisation (major) within the 3-year B Com (General). For the 2026 academic year the College's handbook offers the Human Resource Management major at Westville only; confirm the campus for 2027.

NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.

Published minimums only: UKZN selects by academic ranking from APS 48 down until the places are filled, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place. Apply through the CAO for the B Com (KN-P-BC1 Pietermaritzburg / KN-W-BC1 Westville); the specialisation is chosen within the degree. Applicants with APS 35 and English, Life Orientation and Mathematics at level 5 are considered for early selection. Closing date 30 September 2026.

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) Human Resource Management

North-West University · 2027 intake

NWU 2027 example: Mathematics level 4, Afrikaans or English level 4 and APS 30. Mahikeng, Potchefstroom and Vanderbijlpark, 3 years.

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.

BCom with specialisation in Human Resource Management (BC630030)

University of the Free State · 2027 intake

UFS 2027 example: AP 28, English level 4 (50%) and Mathematics level 3 (40%). 3 years (Bloemfontein).

NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.

Not a selection programme. Published minimums only: the prospectus says meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission, as limited space is available in each programme; final admission is subject to space and academic results. Applications for non-selection programmes closed on 30 September 2026.

Rough guide: whole degree = first-year tuition × years. Fees rise every year; add books, equipment, transport and living costs.