Undergraduate

The NWU Faculty of Engineering consists of four different schools that offer Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) undergraduate programmes:

School of Chemical Engineering

School of Industrial Engineering

◉ BEng in Industrial Engineering

School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

◉ Electrical & Electronic Engineering
◉ Computer & Electronic Engineering
◉ Mechatronic Engineering

School of Mechanical Engineering

◉ Mechanical Engineering
◉ Electromechanical Engineering

Minimum admission requirements

Given below are the minimum admission requirements for all of the different BEng programmes:

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

IB

5 on HL
6 on SL

6 on HL
7 on SL

6 on HL
7 on SL

NSSC

Abitur A

Abitur SA

ACE

NSSC

American High School Diploma and SAT

C-
SAT Critical Reading and Writing: 610

B-
SAT Mathematics: 600

GED online

Abitur

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

How to apply

If you meet the minimum admission requirements and seek further details regarding the application process for any of these programs, click here.

What to do if you do not meet the minimum requirements?

If you fall short of the minimum requirements in Mathematics and Physical Science, as well as the required APS score, you are still encouraged to apply for engineering studies. Access to engineering programs is facilitated through alternative articulation routes, contingent upon program availability. These alternative routes include:

1. The Engineering Test:
   Prospective engineering students who have finished Grade 12 but do not fulfill the minimum admission criteria can apply to take the Engineering Test to enroll for a BEng degree. The test can only be undertaken upon receiving an invitation from the selection committee after applying. Click here for more information on the Engineering Test.
   
2. Xcel-programme
   The Xcel-programme allows matriculants to rewrite Grade 12 Mathematics and Physical Sciences to improve their marks and re-apply for engineering programmes. For more information on the Xcel-programme, 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.