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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).
University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2027 intake
UKZN 2027: APS 28 (Life Orientation excluded) with Mathematics, English and Life Orientation at level 4, and one of Agricultural Sciences, Life Sciences or Physical Sciences at level 4. 3-year BSc with Microbiology as a major, applied for as the B Sc Generic Degree.
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 Sc Generic Degree (KN-P-BG4 Pietermaritzburg / KN-W-BG4 Westville) and choose the major at registration. Closing date 30 September 2026.
North-West University · 2027 intake
NWU 2027 example: Mathematics level 4 OR Technical Mathematics level 5, Physical Sciences level 4 and APS 26. Mahikeng and Potchefstroom, 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. NWU's general note applies: it may select candidates where capacity is limited.
University of the Free State · 2027 intake
UFS 2027 example: AP 32, English level 4 (50%), Mathematics level 5 (60%), Life Sciences level 5 (60%) and Physical Sciences level 5 (60%). 3 years (Bloemfontein).
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
Not listed as 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.
