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APS 34

minimum admission score

4 years

to complete

NQF 8

qualification level

Poster showing admission requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering bachelor's degree at North-West University, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a bachelor's Degree offered by NWU for 2027 learners, taking 4 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.

Do you qualify

Grade 12 Required Subjects to study Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at NWU

Minimum APS 34 on the standard NSC scale, plus the subjects below. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
  • A final Grade 12 Mathematics mark of 70% or higher
  • a final Grade 12 Physical Sciences mark of 70% or higher
  • a mark of 60% or higher in the language of instruction (Afrikaans or English) at Home Language or First Additional Language level
  • Borderline Grade 11 applicants may be conditionally accepted pending final Grade 12 results
  • a 1-year Xcel bridging programme is available for students with 40%+ in Mathematics and Physical Sciences and at least 60% in the language of instruction

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What you study

About This Course

This professional engineering degree trains students in electrical and electronic engineering, combining rigorous mathematics and science foundations with design and problem-solving practice. Graduates are prepared to register as professional engineers after completing the required workplace experience.

After you graduate

Careers This Course Leads To

Course intelligence for Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.

Actively hiring

Job market outlook

Good sign: Electrical Engineer appears on South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand, a Department of Higher Education and Training analysis of employer hiring activity. Employers have been reporting real recruitment pressure for this role, which generally works in your favour once you’ve completed Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Likely NSFAS-eligible

NSFAS funding

As a Bachelor's Degree at NWU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.

More accessible

Admission chances

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NWU’s intake and this course’s requirements at an admission score of APS 34+ generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.

These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with NWU and NSFAS.

Step by step

How to Apply at NWU for 2027

Applications open 1 June 2026 . Closing date still to be announced by NWU.

Apply directly through NWU's online application portal (https://qrco.de/bgTtdK) or the university's official application system.

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Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Requirements are: A final Grade 12 Mathematics mark of 70% or higher; a final Grade 12 Physical Sciences mark of 70% or higher; a mark of 60% or higher in the language of instruction (Afrikaans or English) at Home Language or First Additional Language level; Borderline Grade 11 applicants may be conditionally accepted pending final Grade 12 results; a 1-year Xcel bridging programme is available for students with 40%+ in Mathematics and Physical Sciences and at least 60% in the language of instruction. The minimum APS is 34.
This course asks for an APS of 34 on the standard NSC scale. APS is only part of it: you also need the specific subjects above at the level shown, and meeting the minimum does not guarantee a place.
The course takes 4 years to complete full time at North-West University. It sits at NQF level 8.
Graduates most often go into Design Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Engineering Consultant and Project Engineer.
Applications are made online through North-West University's own application portal, which the apply button on this page links to directly. You will usually need your ID, your latest results and proof of payment if an application fee applies.

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Source: north-west-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with North-West University before applying.

Course at a glance

  • Qualification: Bachelor's Degree
  • Duration: 4 years
  • NQF level: 8
  • Minimum APS: 34
  • Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
  • Campus: Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom
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