University of Pretoria · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R65 000 to R69 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 the Witwatersrand · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R71 600
Requirements
Wits 2027 example: APS 42 or more, with English Home Language or First Additional Language, Mathematics and Physical Sciences each at level 5. Applicants at level 5 in all three may be wait-listed; level 6 gives a greater chance. 4 years.
Applicants with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at Level 5 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; applicants who achieve Level 6 in all three generally stand a greater chance of being accepted. Places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. The first year is common to all professional engineering degrees.
Stellenbosch University · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R81 563
Requirements
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%).
Published minimums only. Selection score = Mathematics + Physical Science + 6 x Average (maximum 800). Provisional threshold for an offer before 31 July: selection score 620 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.
University of Johannesburg · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R58 870 to R72 780
Requirements
UJ 2027 example (3-year BEngTech, the engineering technologist route, not a 4-year BEng): English level 4, Mathematics or Technical Mathematics level 5, and Physical Sciences level 5 OR Technical Science level 5; APS 30.
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.
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.
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