Applications

Thank you for considering applying to the North-West University to obtain a qualification in engineering.

NWU applications are administrated by a central NWU online application system (see link below). If you have questions specific to the application for engineering studies, please e-mail Engineeringinfo@nwu.ac.za or call 018 299 1318.

Refer to the information below to guide you during the application process.

What are the minimum requirements for engineering?

Minimum matric requirements (NSS or IEB)

Mathematics: Minimum of 70%
Physical Science: Minimum of 70%
Language: Minimum of 60% for Afrikaans or English (the language of tuition)
APS Score: Minimum of 34
Exemption: Gr. 12 exemption

Minimum admission requirements for applicants following international curricula

	Afrikaans/English	Mathematics	Physics and Chemistry
NSC	5	6	6
Cambridge IE	D on A level C on AS level	C on A level B on AS level	C on A level B on AS level
HIGCSE	3	2	2
IB	5 on HL 6 on SL	6 on HL 7 on SL	6 on HL 7 on SL
NSSC	3 HL	2 HL	2 HL
Abitur A	8	10	10
Abitur SA	8	10	10
ACE	not accepted	not accepted	not accepted
NSSC	HIGCSE 3	HIGCSE 2	HIGCSE 2
American High School Diploma and SAT	C- SAT Critical Reading and Writing: 610	B- SAT Mathematics: 600	B-
GED online	not accepted	not accepted	not accepted
Abitur	3	2.3	2.3

* Additional criteria: You must provide your O-level results and take the Engineering Test.

What happens if my Grade 11 results do not meet the minimum requirements?

Delay your application until you have received your Grade 12 June exam results. Then apply with the best set of marks (either Grade 11 or Grade 12). Applications will remain open until 31 August 2024.

Alternative access route to engineering: Xcel Preparation Programme

If you have less than 60% for Mathematics and Physical Science, you will not be able to enroll for the engineering programmes directly, but you might be considered for the Xcel programme.

If you prefer to gain access to engineering studies via this route, you will be accepted into the engineering programmes if you complete the Xcel year and have met all the engineering programme requirements at the end of the year.

To apply for the Xcel programme, you must download the Xcel application form. Send the completed form to Sonette Becker.