University of Pretoria · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R63 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.
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; APS 30. Technical Science is not accepted.
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.
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.
Metallurgy is not the same as mining engineering: it focuses on processing and materials rather than only extracting ore.