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).
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 660 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.
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.
