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B Sc Eng: Mechanical

University of KwaZulu-Natal · Public University · Howard College, Durban | Pietermaritzburg Campus, Pietermaritzburg

• National Senior Certificate (Degree endorsement) with Mathematics and Physical Science each at Level 5 (at least 65%), plus English and Life Orientation at Level 4.

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

North-West University · Public University · Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom

• 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

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

University of Johannesburg · Public University · Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg

• NSC with APS 32
• English 5 (60%+)
• Mathematics 5 (60%+)
• Physical Science 5 (60%+)

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

University of Pretoria · Public University · Hatfield, Pretoria

• National Senior Certificate with an achievement level of at least 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language, at least level 6 in Mathematics and at least level 6 in Physical Sciences.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Mechanical Engineering

University of South Africa · Public University · Unisa Muckleneuk Campus (Pretoria) - Head Office, Pretoria

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a related field, completed with results that meet Unisa's Admission Score (AS) requirement for this programme - currently an AS of 60 (calculated from your undergraduate results, not a Matric APS score)
• Admission is competitive and subject to available space

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering

Durban University of Technology · Public University · Steve Biko Campus, Durban

• National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's Pass, including English at level 4, Mathematics at level 4 (or Technical Mathematics at level 5), Physical Sciences at level 4 (or Technical Sciences at level 5), and three further 20-credit subjects (no more than one language subject counted).

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering

Nelson Mandela University · Public University · North Campus, Gqeberha | George Campus, George

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering

University of Johannesburg · Public University · Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg

• NSC with APS 30
• English 4 (50%+)
• Mathematics 5 (60%+)
• Physical Science 5 (60%+) OR Technical Science 5 (60%+)

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

University of Cape Town · Public University · Rondebosch Campus, Cape Town

• NSC with Mathematics and Physics typically at high marks (around 80%/75% or higher) for guaranteed admission
• Mathematical Literacy and Technical subjects are not accepted as substitutes

Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

University of the Witwatersrand · Public University · Braamfontein Campus, Johannesburg

• National Senior Certificate with a Bachelor's pass
• English Home Language or First Additional Language, Mathematics and Physical Sciences all at Level 5 (applicants achieving Level 6 in these subjects stand a stronger chance of acceptance)

BEng (Mechanical)

Stellenbosch University · Public University · Stellenbosch Campus, Stellenbosch

• NSC aggregate of at least 70% (excluding Life Orientation)
• Mathematics 70%
• Physical Sciences 60%
• English Home Language 50% (no Afrikaans requirement), or English First Additional Language 60% (no Afrikaans requirement), or English First Additional Language 50% with Afrikaans Home Language 50%, or English First Additional Language 50% with Afrikaans Second Additional Language 60%
• A selection mark is also calculated as Mathematics % + Physical Sciences % + (6 x Matric average %), out of a maximum of 800
• recent selection marks of around 600-620 or more have generally been needed, with higher individual Mathematics and Physical Sciences marks required for some programmes

BEngTech (Mechanical Engineering)

Tshwane University of Technology · Public University · Pretoria, Pretoria

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with: English Mathematics or Technical Mathematics Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences
• Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 28
• Recommended (non-compulsory) additional subjects: Engineering Graphics and Design and Mechanical Technology

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology · Public University

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics at level 4, Physical Sciences at level 4, and English Language at level 4, with a combined APS of at least 24, excluding Life Orientation.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Buffalo City, East London

• National Senior Certificate with at least 4 (50-59%) for English (Home Language or First Additional Language), at least 4 (50-59%) for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics, and at least 4 (50-59%) for Physical Science or Technical Science.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Extended Programme)

Vaal University of Technology · Public University

• National Senior Certificate with Mathematics at level 3, Physical Sciences at level 3, and English Language at level 3, with a combined APS of at least 22, excluding Life Orientation
• This is the extended four-year foundation route into the diploma for applicants who do not meet the standard mainstream entry requirements

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)

Walter Sisulu University · Public University · Buffalo City, East London

• As for the mainstream diploma, except applicants may be one achievement level below the standard requirement in one of Mathematics/Technical Mathematics, Physical Science/Technical Science, or English.

Diploma: Motor Engineering

Berea College of Technology · Private College

HCert (Mechanical Engineering)

Tshwane University of Technology · Public University · Pretoria, Pretoria

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with: English Mathematics or Technical Mathematics Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences
• Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 20
• Recommended (non-compulsory) additional subjects: Mechanical Technology or Technical: Mechanical Technology

IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

IIE MSA · Private College · Ruimsig Johannesburg Campus, Roodepoort

• For the 4-year programme: an NSC or NC(V) with at least a higher certificate pass, or an SC with endorsement or SC(A) bachelor's pass, with at least 50% for English, 70% for Mathematics and 60% for Physical Science
• For the 5-year extended programme: at least 50% for English, 60% for Mathematics and 50% for Physical Science
• International applicants need a USAf exemption certificate with equivalent results
• Alternative admission can be discussed with student recruitment

IIE Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Varsity College · Private College · Ruimsig Campus, Roodepoort

• A National Senior Certificate (or NC(V), SC or SC(a)) with at least 50% for English, 70% for Mathematics and 60% for Physical Science
• Lower marks may qualify for the 5-year extended curriculum
• check the extended programme page
• International applicants need a USAf exemption with Mathematics of at least 70%, English of 50% and Physics or Chemistry of 60%