Stellenbosch University

Min NSC average 70%. Provisional thresholds for an automatic offer before 31 July (with average 70%, Mathematics 75%, Physical Sciences 65%): Civil selection score 600/800; Chemical 640, Electrical & Electronic 620, Industrial 620, Mechanical 660, Mechatronic 660. Applicants scoring above 570 (above 540 if eligible for the extended programme) stay under consideration after 31 July, when final thresholds are set.

Selection score = Mathematics% + Physical Sciences% + 6 x NSC average (max 800). Thresholds set after 31 July and vary by discipline. Extended (5-year) programmes: score 560, average 60%, Mathematics 65%, Physical Sciences 55%, SES 3+.

Min NSC average 75% (80%+ preferred); from the 2028 intake the minimum rises to 80% average, Maths 70%, Phys Sci 60%, Life Sci 60%. Ranked on the average itself: the first 250 offers go on marks alone, so successful averages are far higher.

Ranked on academic merit (Grade 11 or NSC average, LO excluded). Top 250 on merit, then equity ranking to 500 offers; ~15% of places via socio-economic factor 6+. SA citizens/PR/refugees only.

Min NSC average 60% (LO excluded); applicants ranked on academic merit, so the effective cut-off is higher than the minimum.

Ranked on academic merit (Grade 11 or NSC average excluding LO). About 50% of offers are declined, so more are made than places. Preference to SA citizens, permanent residents and refugees. Applicants who finished Grade 12 more than three years ago are not considered as school-leavers, only in the registered-student or the tertiary-qualification and work-experience categories. Applicants who left another higher-education programme with assessed marks on their transcript, or who were academically excluded at another institution or another SU faculty, are not considered for selection. Applicants registered for a higher-education programme during the application or selection period are considered only as registered students (category B2), and not if that programme is in Health Sciences.

Min NSC average 60% (LO excluded); applicants ranked on academic merit, so the real cut-off is well above the minimum.

Ranked on academic merit (Grade 11 or NSC average excluding LO). About 50% of offers are declined, so more offers than places are made. Early offers may go first to applicants who applied only to Physiotherapy within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Preference to SA citizens, permanent residents and refugees. Applicants who finished Grade 12 more than three years ago are not considered as school-leavers, only in the registered-student or the tertiary-qualification and work-experience categories. Applicants who left another higher-education programme with assessed marks on their transcript, or who were academically excluded at another institution or another SU faculty, are not considered for selection. Applicants registered for a higher-education programme during the application or selection period are considered only as registered students (category B2), and not if that programme is in Health Sciences.

Min NSC average 60% (LO excluded). From the 2028 intake this rises to 65% average with Life Sciences 65%.

Ranked on academic merit (Grade 11 or NSC average excluding LO). About 25-30% of offers are declined, so more offers than places are made. Preference to SA citizens, permanent residents and refugees. Applicants who finished Grade 12 more than three years ago are not considered as school-leavers, only in the registered-student or the tertiary-qualification and work-experience categories. Applicants who left another higher-education programme with assessed marks on their transcript, or who were academically excluded at another institution or another SU faculty, are not considered for selection. Applicants registered for a higher-education programme during the application or selection period are considered only as registered students (category B2), and not if that programme is in Health Sciences.

Min NSC average 63% (LO excluded). The Faculty sets an annual cut-off average above this, so 63% does not guarantee an offer.

General Faculty selection: an annual cut-off average, then academic merit, socio-economic status and diversity balance. No waiting list. Mathematics only needed for certain subject choices.

Minimum NSC average 70%; 2027 selection criterion is 73% average with Maths 73% (or Maths 63% plus Accounting 70%).

Selection criteria exceed the minimum and may be relaxed late to meet intake and diversity targets. Conditional offers on Grade 11 marks; final offers need Grade 12 to meet both sets.

Minimum NSC average 80% with Mathematics 80%; the 2027 selection criterion is 85% average with Mathematics 85%.

Selection criteria (85% / Maths 85%) are above the minimum and may be lowered late in the cycle to meet intake and diversity targets. Conditional offers on Grade 11 marks.

Minimum NSC average 65% with Maths 60%; the 2027 selection criterion is 70% average with Maths 63%.

Selection criteria are set above the minimum and can be lowered late in the cycle to meet intake and diversity targets. Conditional offers are based on final Grade 11 marks.

Minimum NSC average 65% with Maths 60%; the 2027 selection criterion is 70% average with Maths 63%.

Selection criteria are above the minimum and can be relaxed late to meet targets. A 4-year Extended Curriculum Programme (~100 places, SA citizens only) needs 60% average, Maths 50% and SES 2+.

Min NSC average 65%; Faculty of Science selection mark for Computer Science is 78% or higher (selection mark = [(2 x Maths) + 5 other subjects] / 7).

Selection mark = [(2 x Mathematics) + marks of five other subjects] / 7, LO excluded. Applicants with a selection mark of 80%+ get an offer within six weeks in Phase 1 (1 April - 31 July).

Min NSC average 80% with Mathematics 80%. Faculty of Science selection mark for BDatSci is 80%+; EMS applies no criteria above the minimum.

Highest minimum average at SU alongside BCom (International Business), BCom (Actuarial Science) and BAccLLB. Eight focal areas across four faculties; the Science and Arts and Social Sciences selection guidelines list their own BDatSci focal areas, and the EMS guidelines list BDatSci with no additional selection criteria.

Min NSC average 65%. Science selection marks: 70% for Biodiversity & Ecology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, GeoInformatics; 75% for Human Life Sciences and Molecular Biology & Biotechnology.

Selection mark = [(2 x Mathematics) + marks of five other subjects] / 7, LO excluded. Phase 1 (to 31 July) auto-offers at 80%+; programme-specific thresholds apply from 1 August.

Min NSC average 60%. AgriSciences average = (best Language of Learning and Teaching mark + 5 best 20-credit subject marks, excluding Life Orientation and Mathematics Paper 3) / 6.

Selection is on academic merit only; meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place. Extended Curriculum Programme (max 50 places) for Maths 55-59.9% or Physical Sciences 45-49.9%.

Min NSC average 60% (LO excluded). Places filled in order of Grade 11 or NSC aggregate; same requirements for BEd (Foundation Phase).

Academic merit and diversity profile only; no leadership, sport or interview criteria. First 75 places on merit, 30 earmarked for Coloured, Black and Indian students, 15 at the Dean's discretion.

Min NSC aggregate 70% (LO excluded). Ranked on NSC aggregate and NBT aggregate (AL + QL) in an 80:20 ratio; ~160 selected for 120 places.

NBT Academic and Quantitative Literacy (AQL) must be written by 31 July. Academic merit and NBT weighted 80:20; about 160 applicants are selected for the 120-student target, at least 60 of whom must be BCIA students. Results announced by 30 September.

Min NSC average 63% (LO excluded); 100 places, so the effective cut-off is higher than the minimum.

Programme-specific selection process run by the department, separate from the Faculty's general selection; applicants may receive an interim conditional offer for another BA programme first.

Min NSC average 63% (LO excluded). The Faculty sets an annual cut-off average above this; ~550 mainstream and 100 ECP places in the general-selection group.

General Faculty selection: an annual cut-off average, then academic merit, socio-economic status and diversity balance. No waiting list. A 4-year ECP takes those just below the cut-off.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Selection programme: meeting the minimum admission requirements is by no means a guarantee for successful selection. Applicants are ranked on academic merit for a goal of more or less 30 students. Preference is given to South African citizens, permanent residents and refugees. The applicant must be eligible to register with the HPCSA.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Selection programme: meeting the minimum admission requirements is by no means a guarantee for successful selection. Applicants are ranked on academic merit for a goal of more or less 35 students. Preference is given to South African citizens, permanent residents and refugees.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Programme-specific selection on a prescribed portfolio of art, which must be handed in by 1 September (the application itself is due by 31 July). Place for 60 students in BA in Visual Arts across its three fields of study.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual 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.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Selection is based on academic merit only; meeting the minimum requirements does NOT guarantee selection. The Wood and Wood Products Sciences field of study requires Mathematics 70% and Physical Sciences 60%. The Mathematical Literacy alternative of the Elsenburg BAgric does not apply to this BSc.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Selection is based on academic merit only; meeting the minimum requirements does NOT guarantee selection.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

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.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

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.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Published minimums only. Selection score = Mathematics + Physical Science + 6 x Average (maximum 800). Provisional threshold for an offer before 31 July: selection score 660 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.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual 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 75% or higher. Fully completed applications must be submitted by 31 July.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual 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.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual 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.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual 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 75% or higher. Fully completed applications must be submitted by 31 July.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Published minimums only. To receive an offer, applicants must also meet the Faculty's 2027 selection criteria: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%, the highest thresholds that will be applied; they may be lowered at the final offer stage to meet diversity and intake targets. Late applications will not be considered.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Published minimums only. To receive an offer, applicants must also meet the Faculty's 2027 selection criteria: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%, the highest thresholds that will be applied; they may be lowered at the final offer stage to meet diversity and intake targets. Late applications will not be considered.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Published minimums only. To receive an offer, applicants must also meet the Faculty's 2027 selection criteria: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%, the highest thresholds that will be applied; they may be lowered at the final offer stage to meet diversity and intake targets. Late applications will not be considered.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Published minimums only. To receive an offer, applicants must also meet the Faculty's 2027 selection criteria: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%, the highest thresholds that will be applied; they may be lowered at the final offer stage to meet diversity and intake targets. Late applications will not be considered.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Published minimums only. To receive an offer, applicants must also meet the Faculty's 2027 selection criteria: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%, the highest thresholds that will be applied; they may be lowered at the final offer stage to meet diversity and intake targets. Late applications will not be considered.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

Published minimums only. To receive an offer, applicants must also meet the Faculty's 2027 selection criteria: NSC average 70% and Mathematics 63%, the highest thresholds that will be applied; they may be lowered at the final offer stage to meet diversity and intake targets. Late applications will not be considered.

NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.

The audition and theoretical test are part of selection: candidates must be available for them at the Department of Music in Stellenbosch, and SU sends the audition information once it has your application. The Faculty lists 80 students for all programmes in the Department of Music together (BMus, BA (Music), diplomas and the higher certificate). SU also offers a BA in Music (3 years) with the same requirements. SU's 2027 faculty admissions document gives a closing date of 31 July.