University of Pretoria · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R73 000 to R78 000
Requirements
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.
Published minimums only. Selection, bachelor admission, any extra requirements and available places still apply.
University of Cape Town · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R82 820
Requirements
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/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).
University of KwaZulu-Natal · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R64 910
Requirements
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.
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.
North-West University · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R70 345
Requirements
NWU 2027 example: Mathematics 70%, Physical Sciences 70%, 60% in Afrikaans or English (the language of instruction) and APS 34. Potchefstroom, 4 years.
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.
Your qualification route
Choose a programme whose discipline and accreditation match your intended engineering route.
Complete the degree, required practical work and design projects.
For professional engineer registration, follow the applicable ECSA training, experience and competence-assessment route after qualifying.
Computer engineering includes substantial physical electronics. It differs from a course focused only on software or information systems.
