Admission requirements
Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements.
Study information is subject to change and is a summary of the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this guide. The official yearbook of the University must in all cases be consulted during the process of compiling a programme for a specific field of study. The appropriate yearbook is available on request at: studies@mynwu.info / 018 285 4320 / applicationsug@nwu.ac.za.
Please note that, owing to specific capacity constraints, the University reserves the right to select candidates for admission to certain fields of study. This means that prospective students who comply with the minimum requirements will not automatically be admitted to the courses in question. Because of the capacity limitations and the high demand from students for admission to particular fields of study, students will be selected on the basis of their Grade 12 results for admission to these fields.
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| Degree | Field | Requirements | APS | Campus | Possible Career Opportunities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering (BIng) | Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering with Mineral ProcessingElectrical and Electronic EngineeringComputer and Electronic Engineering Electromechanical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringMechatronic Engineering | NS(C) with full matriculation exemptionMathematics level 6Physical Sciences level 6Home OR First Additional Language at least Level 5Additional entry route: students with 50% in both Mathematics AND Physical Sciences may have the opportunity to write a test as additional point of entry or enrol for the Xcel bridging program.DURATION: 4 years | 34 | Potchefstroom | Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Minerals ProcessingChemical Engineers are involved in the research, design, development and management of industrial processes where raw materials are converted to products with higher economic value. For instance, turn corn to cornflakes, hops to beer, coal to petrol and algae to electricity. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa.Minerals Processing is a specialist field in Chemical Engineering and deals with the physical and chemical processes used especially to extract metals from ores. The chemical industry is one of the greatest gross domestic product contributors in South Africa. Chemical engineering is one of the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa.Chemical manufacturers and other industries, such as: petroleum refining, synthetic fuel manufacture, food processing, brewing, minerals processing, paper and pulp, pollution control, manufacture of synthetic fibres, fertilizers and explosives Consulting firmsGovernment departments UniversitiesElectrical and Electronic Engineers enable the modern world by moving electrical energy from the source to the point of application. They do this as efficiently as possible, by applying their knowledge of power systems, power conversion, power conditioning, and electrical machines. Training provided by leading experts in power quality, power electronics and electrical machines, sets NWU Electrical and Electronic Engineers apart in industry. Our engineers thrive in power utilities and electrical consulting industries and relate well to the challenges of utilizing renewable energy sources as part of the energy solution of the future. Electrical and Electronic engineering is the number one scarce skill in South Africa.Your options as an electrical, electronic or computer engineer in South Africa and abroad are:TelecommunicationsEnergy and electric powerSemiconductorsAerospaceBio-engineeringManufacturingEducation and researchTransportationAutomotiveComputer and electronic engineers make the world a more efficient place by connecting humans and the world we live in, to the digital world of computer systems and the internet. They do this by using electronics, embedded computers and the skill of programming to control mechatronic systems and to build the internet. Computer and electronic engineering is the number one scarce skill in South Africa.As a computer and electronic engineer you will have great employment prospects in South Africa and abroad. Industries include:TelecommunicationsEnergy and electric powerSemiconductorsAerospaceBio-engineeringManufacturingEducation and researchTransportationAutomotiveElectromechanical engineers ensure the safe and efficient operations of plants and factories by combining elements of electrical and mechanical engineering. Their knowledge of electrical machines, power electronics, strength of materials and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, together with legal knowledge with respect to occupational health and safety make them invaluable to industry. Electromechanical engineering is under the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa.Any mine or manufacturer in South Africa and abroad will greatly benefit from your skills.Mechanical Engineers are involved with the development, manufacturing, management and maintenance of transport, energy conversion, manufacturing, generator, weapon and cooling and heating systems, as well as industry installations, process equipment, manufacturing machinery and mining equipment. (Nuclear Engineers (post grad studies) design systems that utilizes nuclear processes for energy.) Mechanical and nuclear engineering is under the top 3 scarce skills in South Africa.As a mechanical engineer you will work in South Africa or abroad in the following industries:ManufacturingAerodynamicsEnergy technologyPower generationSystem maintenanceRoboticsPlant layout and managementFood processing plantsIndustrial Engineers enable people, technology, information, materials, methods and money to work together productively and effectively. Industrial Engineering originated more than a century ago from the industrial revolution when industries started to search for the best, cheapest and fastest way to manufacture products. However, today it is imperative to employ Industrial Engineers in various industries due to advancements in technology and the current demand of the market place. Industrial engineering is under the top 10 scarce skills in South Africa.As an industrial engineer you will work in South Africa or abroad in the following industries:Manufacturing, mining and energyFood and beveragesIT and telecommunicationsLogistics and supply chainAerospace and aviationHealthcareBanking and financeAgricultureConsultingMechatronic Engineers develop and support the advanced industrial automation systems of the future that make use of the internet of things. They accomplish this by combining knowledge of electronics, measurement and actuation, embedded systems and control theory to control mechanical structures and mechanisms. Their knowledge of computer programming and data analytics allow them to develop intelligent and effective mechatronic systems.Mechatronic Engineers will find employment in:The process controls Automotive Manufacturing Medical device developmentAgricultural processing environmentsThe North-West University offers hands-on practical experience in on-campus laboratories for electronics and industrial automation. |