Available Undergraduate Qualifications
The NWU Faculty of Engineering offers Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programmes across multiple engineering disciplines, delivered through its academic schools listed below:
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Computer & Electronic Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Additional information
Undergraduate Yearbook
The Undergraduate Yearbook contains the official academic information for all Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programmes. It includes detailed module descriptions, credit structures, qualification outcomes, assessment rules, and progression requirements for each year of study.
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.