Available undergraduate qualifications
The NWU Faculty of Engineering consists of four different schools that offer Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) undergraduate programmes:
School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
◉ Electrical & Electronic Engineering
◉ Computer & Electronic Engineering
◉ Mechatronic Engineering
Minimum admission requirements
Given below are the minimum admission requirements for all of the different BEng programmes:
Minimum matric requirements (NSS or IEB):
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Mathematics: Minimum of 70%
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Physical Science: Minimum of 70%
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Language: Minimum of 60% for Afrikaans or English (the language of tuition)
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APS Score: Minimum of 34
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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 A level |
C on A level |
|
HIGCSE |
3 |
2 |
2 |
|
IB |
5 on HL |
6 on HL |
6 on HL |
|
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- |
B- |
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.
How to apply
If you seek further details regarding the application process for any of these programs, or alternative access routes to engineering studies if you do not meet the requirements, click here.
More information
To gain more insights into the various undergraduate programs, feel free to examine the Undergraduate Yearbook and explore our social media platforms.
