Wits uses its own 8-point scale, NOT the NSC 7-level scale. The best SEVEN NSC subjects are used, including Life Orientation and any Further Studies subject; faculty-required subjects must be among the seven. Points per subject: 90-100%=8, 80-89%=7, 70-79%=6, 60-69%=5, 50-59%=4, 40-49%=3, below 40%=0. English and Mathematics get +2 bonus points from 60% upwards (90-100%=8+2=10, 80-89%=7+2=9, 70-79%=6+2=8, 60-69%=5+2=7); no bonus below 60%. Life Orientation is scored on a reduced scale (see lifeOrientation). The Faculty of Health Sciences does not use APS at all: it uses a Composite Index.
Points: 90%+ = 8 · 80%+ = 7 · 70%+ = 6 · 60%+ = 5 · 50%+ = 4 · 40%+ = 3 · 0%+ = 0
Source: Wits Guide for Undergraduate Applicants 2027, p.13 (Wits Admission Points Score table) · Wits - Guide for Undergraduate Applicants (digital edition landing page)
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering (BSc(Eng))
APS 42+ for every BSc(Eng) branch; Level 6 in English, Maths and Physical Sciences gives a much better chance
No NBT, portfolio or interview. Applicants who only just meet the minimum may be wait-listed; limited places.
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (BAS)
Wits APS 29+, with Mathematics (not Maths Literacy) and English at 50%+. The application exercise, the interview and the APS count equally in selection. The 2027 Guide (pp.18, 70) instead gives APS 34+, with APS 30-33 possibly accepted after an interview on exceptional scores; the BAS course-finder page and the School's application-exercise FAQ give APS 29.
Departmental selection: compulsory written and graphic application exercise (due 31 July), then interviews for shortlisted applicants (invitations by 28 August). The exercise, interview and APS are weighted equally. Selection panel of senior academics; demographic balance considered between equal scorers.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies (BSc(CS))
APS 36+; APS 30-35 may be wait-listed subject to place availability
No NBT or portfolio; limited places.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh)
No APS published. Selection is on a Composite Index: 60% average of five matric subjects (%, not symbols) + 40% NBT average (Applicants' Guide); the Wits course-finder page gives 75% matric average + 25% NBT instead. Wits publishes both weightings.
NBT compulsory, in person, by 17 Aug 2026; a 'Basic' NBT band disqualifies. CI subjects: English, Maths, best of Physical/Life Sciences, best two others. Graduate entry (GEMP) enters year 3.
Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS)
No APS published; Composite Index of 60% five-subject matric average + 40% NBT average (Applicants' Guide); the Wits course-finder page gives 75% matric average + 25% NBT instead. Wits publishes both weightings.
NBT compulsory (in person, by 17 Aug 2026). Compulsory 16-hour job-shadowing certificate observing a dentist/dental therapist/oral hygienist, completed 1 Jul 2025-31 Jul 2026, or no consideration.
Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)
No APS published; Composite Index of 60% five-subject matric average + 40% NBT average (Applicants' Guide); the Wits course-finder page gives 75% matric average + 25% NBT instead. Wits publishes both weightings.
NBT compulsory, in person, by 17 August 2026; 'Basic' NBT band disqualifies.
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
No APS published; Composite Index of 60% five-subject matric average + 40% NBT average (Applicants' Guide); the Wits course-finder page gives 75% matric average + 25% NBT instead. Wits publishes both weightings.
NBT compulsory, in person, by 17 August 2026.
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (BSc(Physiotherapy))
No APS published; Composite Index of 60% five-subject matric average + 40% NBT average (Applicants' Guide); the Wits course-finder page gives 75% matric average + 25% NBT instead. Wits publishes both weightings.
NBT compulsory (in person, by 17 Aug 2026) plus a job-shadowing certificate of at least 16 hours observing a physiotherapist, completed 1 Jul 2025-31 Jul 2026.
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BSc(OT))
No APS published; Composite Index of 60% five-subject matric average + 40% NBT average (Applicants' Guide); the Wits course-finder page gives 75% matric average + 25% NBT instead. Wits publishes both weightings.
NBT compulsory (in person, by 17 Aug 2026) plus a job-shadowing certificate of at least 16 hours observing an occupational therapist, completed 1 Jul 2025-31 Jul 2026.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in Psychology (General or Organisational Psychology)
APS 36+ for the BA; APS 30-35 may be wait-listed subject to place availability
No NBT or portfolio for the general BA. Psychology is chosen as a major inside the BA; in any year only a limited number of combinations of third-year Psychology modules is possible.
Bachelor of Accounting Science (BAccSc)
APS 44+; APS 39-43 with English Level 6 and Mathematics Level 6 may be wait-listed
No NBT or interview; limited places.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Actuarial Science (majors: Actuarial Science and Mathematical Statistics)
APS 44+ with English 7, Maths 7 and Physical Sciences 7; 44+ with only English Level 6 may be wait-listed
All Faculty of Science applicants must write the NBT by 31 October 2026 (used alongside final Grade 12 results, mainly to identify students who need support).
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in the field of Financial Sciences
APS 42+; APS 39-41 with English Level 5 and Mathematics Level 7 may be wait-listed
No NBT or interview; limited places.
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) General
APS 38+; APS 35-37 with English Level 6 and Mathematics Level 6 may be wait-listed
No NBT or interview; limited places.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Computer Science (majors: Computer Science and Computational Applications)
APS 44+; APS 41-43 may be wait-listed subject to place availability
All Faculty of Science applicants must write the NBT by 31 October 2026.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Mathematical Sciences (majors: Mathematics and Statistics)
APS 44+ with English 7, Maths 7 and Physical Sciences 7; 44+ with English 6 / Maths 7 / PhysSci 7 may be wait-listed
All Faculty of Science applicants must write the NBT by 31 October 2026.
Bachelor of Science (BSc) General
APS 42+ for the general BSc; APS 40-41 may be wait-listed. Biological Sciences 43+, Earth Sciences 42+, Physical Sciences 42+
All Faculty of Science applicants must write the NBT by 31 October 2026.
Bachelor of Education (BEd): Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching (Grades 8-12)
APS 37+ for all BEd phases; APS 31-36 may be wait-listed, with preference for higher English results (Senior Phase/FET page, p.104; the p.22 summary table gives 34-36)
No NBT. Foundation and Intermediate Phase BEd have the same APS 37+ and English 5, with Maths 4 / Maths Literacy 5 / Technical Maths 5.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), four-year stream
APS 46+ - the highest published APS at Wits; APS 40-45 with English 6 and Maths 5 / Maths Literacy 6 may be wait-listed
No NBT or interview; limited places. Two-year and three-year LLB streams exist for graduates only (no matric APS calculation; 65% final-year average required for the three-year stream).
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
APS 36+; APS 34-35 may be wait-listed subject to place availability
Only 60 first-year places. Selection is on academic merit within school quintiles, in line with the University's transformation policy for student selection.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) General
APS 36+; APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, with preference given to higher English results
No NBT for the general BA. Every BA student must complete two semester courses in isiZulu, Sesotho or South African Sign Language.
Bachelor of Audiology
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Only 30 places are available in the first year of study; applicants are selected on academic merit (school leaving results and NBT scores). APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. The NBT had to be written by 17 August 2026 for early feedback. Applications closed on 30 June 2026.
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Only 30 places are available in the first year of study; applicants are selected on academic merit (school leaving results and NBT scores). APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. The NBT had to be written by 17 August 2026 for early feedback. Applications closed on 30 June 2026.
Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
No APS is published: Health Sciences selects on a Composite Index of five matric subjects (percentages) and the NBT average, weighted 60% and 40% in the 2027 Guide but 75% and 25% on the Wits course-finder page (Wits publishes both). All applicants must write the NBT in person, by 17 August 2026 for early feedback; a 'Basic' NBT range means no consideration. Applications closed on 30 June 2026. The programme is offered to South African citizens only, and completing it is not sufficient to be considered for the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP).
Bachelor of Health Sciences in the field of Biokinetics
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
No APS is published: Health Sciences selects on a Composite Index of five matric subjects (percentages) and the NBT average, weighted 60% and 40% in the 2027 Guide but 75% and 25% on the Wits course-finder page (Wits publishes both). All applicants must write the NBT in person, by 17 August 2026 for early feedback; a 'Basic' NBT range means no consideration. Applications closed on 30 June 2026. This is an entry-level degree: if you major in Physiology and Exercise Science you can apply for the Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Biokinetics, which allows you to pursue professional training as a biokineticist.
Bachelor of Oral Health Sciences (Oral Hygiene)
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
No APS is published: Health Sciences selects on a Composite Index of five matric subjects (percentages) and the NBT average, weighted 60% and 40% in the 2027 Guide but 75% and 25% on the Wits course-finder page (Wits publishes both). All applicants must write the NBT in person, by 17 August 2026 for early feedback; a 'Basic' NBT range means no consideration. Applications closed on 30 June 2026. Applicants must also complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours) observing a dentist, dental therapist or oral hygienist; only observation hours completed between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026 are accepted, and applicants who fail to submit a certificate are not considered.
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. If you achieve the minimum requirements at the end of the three-year BSc(URP), you may register for the professional BSc(URP) Honours programme, which enables registration with the South African Council of Planners (SACPLAN) after practical experience.
Bachelor of Science in Property Studies
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
You will be required to attend a digital arts workshop and/or complete a questionnaire, and to submit a portfolio of artworks (at least 10 examples of visual and written work) with the questionnaire by 31 October 2026 (an application without a portfolio is incomplete); consideration for any Wits School of Arts degree depends on both the academic criteria and this selection step. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. The degree brings together the creative and technical aspects of game creation; Animation is one of the specialisations you may choose as it progresses.
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Applicants have to submit a portfolio and may have to attend an interview; consideration depends on both the academic criteria and this selection step. APS 30-33 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. Applications closed on 30 June 2026, earlier than most Humanities degrees.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
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.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Industrial Engineering
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
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.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
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.
Bachelor of Science in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-43 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
Bachelor of Science in the field of Physical Sciences (Physics)
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
Bachelor of Science in the field of Physical Sciences (Chemistry)
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences (majors: Microbiology and Biotechnology)
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences (majors: Biochemistry and Cell Biology)
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
Bachelor of Science in the field of Biological Sciences (majors: Microbiology and Biotechnology)
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
Bachelor of Commerce (in the field of Information Systems)
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. Applicants with an APS of 35-37 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability: the Guide's admission table asks for English Level 6 and Mathematics Level 6 for the wait-list, while the programme page and the course finder say English Level 5 and Mathematics Level 5. Places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Published minimums only. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. The BSc in Construction Studies forms the foundation of the School's professional fields (construction management, property studies and quantity surveying); you decide which professional field to pursue at Honours level.
Bachelor of Music
NSC/IEB minimums for the named programme only. International qualifications need a manual check.
Applicants must attend an interview and audition at the Wits School of Arts; consideration depends on both the academic criteria and this selection step. APS 30-33 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. An extended curriculum provides for BMus students and is determined by academic background and performance. The course page gives the Humanities closing date as 30 September 2026. Wits only considers classical, jazz and African music for this degree, not RnB, rap or hip hop.
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Each has its own study guide. My Matric Map can check the ones marked “NSC/IEB check” against your results.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R78 180
Wits 2027 example: APS 36 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5 and Mathematics level 5. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. 3 years.
Published minimums only. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. If you achieve the minimum requirements at the end of the three-year BSc(URP), you may register for the professional BSc(URP) Honours programme, which enables registration with the South African Council of Planners (SACPLAN) after practical experience.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R81 370
Wits 2027 example: APS 36 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5 and Mathematics level 5. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. 3 years.
Published minimums only. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R71 600
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.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R71 600
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.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R71 600
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.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R98 870
Wits 2027 example: APS 36 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5 and Mathematics level 5. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. 3 years.
Published minimums only. APS 30-35 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. The BSc in Construction Studies forms the foundation of the School's professional fields (construction management, property studies and quantity surveying); you decide which professional field to pursue at Honours level.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R77 250
Wits 2027 example: APS 34 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5 and Mathematics level 4. APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT is also required. 4 years.
Only 30 places are available in the first year of study; applicants are selected on academic merit (school leaving results and NBT scores). APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. The NBT had to be written by 17 August 2026 for early feedback. Applications closed on 30 June 2026.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R70 180
Wits 2027 example: APS 34 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5 and Mathematics level 4. APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT is also required. 4 years.
Only 30 places are available in the first year of study; applicants are selected on academic merit (school leaving results and NBT scores). APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. The NBT had to be written by 17 August 2026 for early feedback. Applications closed on 30 June 2026.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R73 680
Wits 2027 example: English Home Language or First Additional Language level 4, Mathematics level 4 or Maths Literacy level 7, and Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences level 4. No APS: selection uses a Composite Index with the NBT. South African citizens only. 3 years.
No APS is published: Health Sciences selects on a Composite Index of five matric subjects (percentages) and the NBT average, weighted 60% and 40% in the 2027 Guide but 75% and 25% on the Wits course-finder page (Wits publishes both). All applicants must write the NBT in person, by 17 August 2026 for early feedback; a 'Basic' NBT range means no consideration. Applications closed on 30 June 2026. The programme is offered to South African citizens only, and completing it is not sufficient to be considered for the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP).
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R82 510
Wits 2027 example: English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 5, and Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences level 5. No APS: selection uses a Composite Index with the NBT. 3 years; an Honours in Biokinetics follows for professional training.
No APS is published: Health Sciences selects on a Composite Index of five matric subjects (percentages) and the NBT average, weighted 60% and 40% in the 2027 Guide but 75% and 25% on the Wits course-finder page (Wits publishes both). All applicants must write the NBT in person, by 17 August 2026 for early feedback; a 'Basic' NBT range means no consideration. Applications closed on 30 June 2026. This is an entry-level degree: if you major in Physiology and Exercise Science you can apply for the Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours in Biokinetics, which allows you to pursue professional training as a biokineticist.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R62 750
Wits 2027 example: English Home Language or First Additional Language level 4, Mathematics level 4 or Maths Literacy level 7, and Life Sciences and/or Physical Sciences level 4. No APS: selection uses a Composite Index with the NBT. A job-shadowing certificate is compulsory. 3 years.
No APS is published: Health Sciences selects on a Composite Index of five matric subjects (percentages) and the NBT average, weighted 60% and 40% in the 2027 Guide but 75% and 25% on the Wits course-finder page (Wits publishes both). All applicants must write the NBT in person, by 17 August 2026 for early feedback; a 'Basic' NBT range means no consideration. Applications closed on 30 June 2026. Applicants must also complete a job shadowing certificate of attendance (minimum 16 hours) observing a dentist, dental therapist or oral hygienist; only observation hours completed between 1 July 2025 and 31 July 2026 are accepted, and applicants who fail to submit a certificate are not considered.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R52 050 to R80 750
Wits 2027 example: APS 44 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 6. APS 41-43 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT must also be written. 3 years.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-43 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R52 050 to R80 750
Wits 2027 example: APS 42 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 6 and Physical Sciences level 5. APS 40-41 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT must also be written. 3 years.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R52 050 to R80 750
Wits 2027 example: APS 42 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 6 and Physical Sciences level 5. APS 40-41 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT must also be written. 3 years.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 40-41 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R52 050 to R80 750
Wits 2027 example: APS 43 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 5. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT must also be written. 3 years.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R52 050 to R80 750
Wits 2027 example: APS 43 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 5. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT must also be written. 3 years.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R52 050 to R80 750
Wits 2027 example: APS 43 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5, Mathematics level 5. APS 41-42 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. The NBT must also be written. 3 years.
Published minimums only. Applicants with 41-42 points may be wait-listed, subject to place availability; places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place. All Faculty of Science applicants must write the National Benchmark Test by 31 October 2026 (used with Grade 12 results to identify students who may need additional support).
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R62 830 to R85 260
Wits 2027 example: APS 38 or more, English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5 and Mathematics level 5. APS 35-37 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability. 3 years.
Published minimums only. Applicants with an APS of 35-37 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability: the Guide's admission table asks for English Level 6 and Mathematics Level 6 for the wait-list, while the programme page and the course finder say English Level 5 and Mathematics Level 5. Places are limited and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R68 550
Wits 2027 example: APS 36 or more and English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5. APS 30-35 is wait-listed, subject to place availability. You must also attend a digital arts workshop and/or complete a questionnaire, and submit a portfolio of artworks (at least 10 examples of visual and written work) with the questionnaire by 31 October 2026; an application without a portfolio is incomplete. 4 years; Animation is a specialisation inside a game-design degree.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R69 590
Wits 2027 example: APS 34 or more and English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5. APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability. A portfolio is required and you may have to attend an interview. 4 years.
Applicants have to submit a portfolio and may have to attend an interview; consideration depends on both the academic criteria and this selection step. APS 30-33 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. Applications closed on 30 June 2026, earlier than most Humanities degrees.
2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map
First-year tuition (2026): R62 720
Wits 2027 example: APS 34 or more and English Home Language or First Additional Language level 5. APS 30-33 is wait-listed, subject to place availability. Applicants must attend an interview and audition at the Wits School of Arts. 4 years.
Applicants must attend an interview and audition at the Wits School of Arts; consideration depends on both the academic criteria and this selection step. APS 30-33 may be wait-listed, subject to place availability, with preference given to higher English results. An extended curriculum provides for BMus students and is determined by academic background and performance. The course page gives the Humanities closing date as 30 September 2026. Wits only considers classical, jazz and African music for this degree, not RnB, rap or hip hop.
Identical to the state NSC. Wits requires a "National Senior Certificate (NSC), offered by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), or the Independent Examinations Board (IEB), or the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI)"; the same APS table and faculty minimums apply.
Advanced Programme / Further Studies: Counted as a subject, not a bonus: "Further Studies (previously AP) subjects are also included in the APS calculation." The Wits APS is the best SEVEN subjects including Life Orientation, so an AP/Further Studies subject can displace a weaker one. Only English and Mathematics get the +2 bonus.
Source: Wits - Entry requirements (NSC, APS rules, "Further Studies (previously AP) subjects are also included in the APS calculation") · Wits Guide for Undergraduate Applicants 2027, p13 "National Senior Certificate - Minimum Admission Requirements" (NSC/IEB/SACAI, best seven subjects, Further Studies included)
Wits publishes no Cambridge grade-to-APS conversion in the 2027 Guide or on its entry-requirements pages, so applicants cannot work out their own APS; for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies the course finder says that, after USAf exemption, "an equivalent APS score and subject scores will be modelled to ensure equal comparison with South African applicants". Each programme instead has an "International Qualifications" table facing its NSC table (Guide pp. 17, 19, 21, 23, 25) giving a minimum grade band per required subject.
No grade conversion is published, so a score cannot be calculated. Requirements are given as grades per subject.
Subject minimums: Grade bands per subject. Engineering: English A-C at O Level/IGCSE, AS or A Level; Mathematics and Physics A-C at AS or A Level, or HIGCSE 1-3 (Chemistry A-D, ChemEng/Metallurgy only). BAccSc Mathematics (NSC level 6) needs AS grade A or A Level A-B; BCom Mathematics (level 5) needs AS A-B / A Level A-C.
Exemption: No number of A/AS passes is published. The tables are headed "International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)": a USAf/Matriculation Board Complete, Foreign Conditional or Mature Age exemption certificate is required and "does NOT guarantee admission".
The O Level/IGCSE column is filled in only for English Language (and for Mathematics/Maths Literacy on the four-year LLB, and Mathematics A-C on the BA (Law), p. 23, where that column is headed "Secondary Education for Mature Age Exemption only"); for Mathematics and the sciences in Engineering, Science and Health Sciences there is no O Level column at all, so AS or A Level, or the Cambridge Higher IGCSE (HIGCSE: grades 1-3 in Engineering and most Science rows, 1-2 in Health Sciences, 1 in the Mathematical Sciences rows), is required.
Source: Wits Guide for Undergraduate Applicants 2027, "International Qualifications" tables, pp. 17 (Commerce, Law & Management), 19 (Engineering & Built Environment), 21 (Health Sciences), 23 (Humanities), 25 (Science), 26 (part-time) · Wits - Admission Requirements (NSC): "NSC and International Qualifications ... International qualifications require matriculation exemption from the South African Matriculation Board", pointing to Guide pp. 16-25 · Wits International Students Office - Matriculation Exemption
No APS conversion is published for the IB. Requirements are stated as HL/SL grade bands per required subject in the same "International Qualifications" tables (Guide pp. 17, 19, 21, 23, 25). There is no published IB total-points threshold and no published way to derive a Wits APS from IB grades; for the Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Wits says an equivalent APS score and subject scores "will be modelled" after USAf exemption.
No grade conversion is published, so a score cannot be calculated. Requirements are given as grades per subject.
Subject minimums: Most programmes: HL 4-7 or SL 5-7 in each required subject (equivalent to the NSC level 5 they ask for). School of Economics and Finance Mathematics: HL 5-7 / SL 6-7. BSc Mathematical Sciences (incl. Actuarial Science): English HL 6-7, Mathematics HL 7. Health Sciences: HL 4-7 / SL 5-7.
Exemption: Same as for Cambridge: the IB Diploma column sits under "International Qualifications (Relevant exemption from South African Matriculation Board)", so a USAf/Matriculation Board exemption certificate is required. Wits states no minimum IB total points anywhere in the 2027 Guide.
The column is labelled "International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)", i.e. the full Diploma. Health Sciences applicants must also write the NBT in person; Science applicants must write the NBT. Applicants schooled in a language other than English must write IELTS (Guide p. 31).
Source: Wits Guide for Undergraduate Applicants 2027, "International Qualifications" tables, pp. 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 · Wits Guide for Undergraduate Applicants 2027, p31 "INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS - Additional information" (USAf exemption does not guarantee faculty entry; syllabi may be requested; IELTS required) · Wits course finder: Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Entry Requirements (international applicants: "an equivalent APS score and subject scores will be modelled to ensure equal comparison with South African applicants")
