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University of Pretoria · 2027 intake
UP 2027 example: English level 4, Mathematics level 4, Physical Sciences OR Life Sciences level 4; APS 30. Selection applies.
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
Selection applies; 40 places; only first-choice applicants considered.
Stellenbosch University · 2027 intake
Stellenbosch 2027: NSC aggregate of at least 65% (excluding Life Orientation), Mathematics 60%, Physical Sciences 50%, and Afrikaans OR English (Home Language or First Additional Language) 50%.
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
Published minimums only; the selection threshold is higher. Faculty of Science selection mark = [(2 × Mathematics mark) + the marks of five other subjects] ÷ 7, Life Orientation excluded. A selection mark of 80% or more gets a conditional offer in Phase 1 (1 Apr – 31 Jul); the Phase 2 range for this programme is 70% or higher. Fully completed applications must be submitted by 31 July.
University of Johannesburg · 2027 intake
UJ 2027 example: English level 5, Life Sciences level 4, and Mathematics level 3 OR Mathematical Literacy level 4 OR Technical Mathematics level 4; APS 27 with Mathematics or 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.
University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2027 intake
UKZN 2027: APS 30 (Life Orientation excluded) with English and Life Orientation at level 4, and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy at level 3. 3 years at Westville.
NSC/IEB minimums can be checked in My Map using your results. Other curricula need a separate programme check.
Eligible applicants go through a selection process based on academic achievement in the Grade 12 examinations; preference is given to applicants who show a keen interest in sport, rehabilitation, high performance and community leisure. Closing date 30 September 2026, and no late applications are considered. UKZN selects by academic ranking from APS 48 down until the places are filled.
North-West University · 2027 intake
NWU 2027 example: Life Sciences level 4, level 4 in the language of tuition (English or Afrikaans) 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.
Academic paper selection on best average mark; meeting the minimums does not guarantee a place. NWU's Selection page says 'All Other Selection Courses: 30 June'; the 2027 table prints no closing date for this programme. NWU undergraduate applications for 2027 are closed.
Rough guide: whole degree = first-year tuition × years. Fees rise every year; add books, equipment, transport and living costs. Some health routes include service or internship stages with their own pay and expenses: confirm them for your route.
