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How to become a Electrical / Electronic Engineer

Works on power systems, electronics, control systems and telecommunications.

This needs more than the degree

An engineering degree alone doesn’t make you a Professional Engineer. You register with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer after graduating, then need several years of supervised experience and a professional review before you can register as a Pr Eng and sign off your own work.

What does a Electrical / Electronic Engineer actually do?

More about this career

Covers everything from power stations and the national grid to microchips and control systems – what you specialise in (heavy current/power vs electronics/telecoms) usually happens in your third or fourth year. Most work moves between design, testing and site commissioning, and many go on to register with ECSA as Professional Engineers.

Where this degree can take you

  • Electronics Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Engineer

This is our general description of the role and related jobs, not from an official source – it’s here to give you a fuller picture, not as a careers-counselling guarantee.

Not from an official source

Subjects that usually help

  • Mathematics
  • Physical Sciences

This is our general guidance about which school subjects suit this career. It is not an admission requirement and not from an official source – the real requirements are on the degrees below.

Not from an official source

Where to check this yourself

What the programmes we’ve captured actually ask for

  • Mathematics – asked for by 36 of 38 programmes
  • Physical Sciences – asked for by 36 of 38 programmes
  • Technical Mathematics – asked for by 12 of 38 programmes
  • Technical Sciences – asked for by 10 of 38 programmes
  • Electrical Technology – asked for by 1 of 38 programmes

Counted from the requirements below (an “or” alternative counts for each subject named). Each programme links to the page it came from.

Programmes that lead here

38 programmes at 17 universities. More are added as we verify them.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Bellville Campus

CPUT APS 30 points (method varies by programme)

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%
  • Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 60% OR Electrical Technology: 50%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. Calculated on CPUT’s "Method 2" (required subjects plus your next-best subject, doubling Mathematics and Physical Sciences - see CPUT_APS). ECSA-accredited. CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Bellville Campus · 3 years

CPUT APS 30 points (method varies by programme)

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 50% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%
  • Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 60%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. Calculated on CPUT’s "Method 2" (required subjects plus your next-best subject, doubling Mathematics and Physical Sciences - see CPUT_APS), the same method as the Mechanical/Civil/Electrical diplomas above. ECSA-accredited - graduates register as Professional Engineering Technicians. CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Bellville Campus

CPUT APS 36 points (method varies by programme)

  • English: 60%
  • Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%
  • Physical Sciences: 60% OR Technical Sciences: 60%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering

Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Bellville Campus

CPUT APS 36 points (method varies by programme)

  • English: 60%
  • Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%
  • Physical Sciences: 60% OR Technical Sciences: 60%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Selection programme

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering (Extended Curriculum)

Engineering, Bellville Campus · 4 years

CPUT APS 30 points (method varies by programme)

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics and Physical Science – English 50%, with one of Mathematics or Physical Science at 50% and the other at a minimum of 45% (or Technical Mathematics / Technical Science at 60% with the other at 55%), subject to space.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. Extended Curriculum Programme (4 years): APS 30 using Method 2. CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Selection programme

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering (Extended Curriculum)

Engineering, Bellville Campus · 4 years

CPUT APS 30 points (method varies by programme)

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics and Physical Science – English 50%, with one of Mathematics or Physical Science at 50% and the other at a minimum of 45% (or Technical Mathematics / Technical Science at 60% with the other at 55%), subject to space.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CPUT’s own prospectus course page. Extended Curriculum Programme (4 years): APS 30 using Method 2. CPUT calculates this programme’s APS using one of three methods, confirmed from page 3 of CPUT’s own 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus - see CPUT_APS for the arithmetic.

Source: View the official page (prospectus.cput.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Central University of Technology

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 2 years

CUT APS 27 points out of 49

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against CUT’s own programme page (the page carries no intake year; applications for 2027 closed 30 September 2026). 27 CUT points plus 50% (level 4) in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English. Mathematical Literacy is not accepted.

Source: View the official page (cut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Durban University of Technology

No cut-off published

BEngTech Electronic Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment · 3 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Combined Maths + Physical Science – DUT also requires your Mathematics and Physical Science percentages to add up to at least 100%.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the DUT 2027 Study Opportunities entry-requirements table. DUT did not state a single APS number for this programme. Closes 30 September 2026. From DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus. Applications go through the CAO (cao.ac.za), not directly to DUT; general closing date 30 September 2026 (fee R250 SA / R300 international).

Source: View the official page (dut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

No cut-off publishedSelection programme

BEngTech Power Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment · 3 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Two more subjects – Two further recognised NSC 20-credit subjects at level 4.
  • Combined Maths + Physical Science – Applicants are ranked on Mathematics plus Physical Science, with a minimum combined score of 100%.

New row, read directly from DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus (dut-pass-3). Closes 30 September 2026. From DUT’s 2027 Study Opportunities prospectus. Applications go through the CAO (cao.ac.za), not directly to DUT; general closing date 30 September 2026 (fee R250 SA / R300 international).

Source: View the official page (dut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Mangosuthu University of Technology

No cut-off published

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Engineering · 3 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Includes 4 semesters of formal study plus 2 semesters of in-service training. RAW-CONFIRMED by a second MUT document (the user-supplied Undergraduate Prospectus) - same subject minimums, still no single published APS number across either document.

Source: View the official page (mut.ac.za) (opens the official page)

No cut-off published

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Extended Curriculum, 4 years)

Engineering · 4 years

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from MUT’s own 2026 Engineering Faculty Prospectus: the 4-year Extended Curriculum Programme has the same subject minimums as the regular diploma (English 4 or 5, Mathematics 4, Physical Science 4) with a minimum total of 20 points.

Source: View the official page (mut.ac.za) (opens the official page)

No cut-off published

Electrical Engineering Access Course (bridging)

Engineering

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 4 (50% or more) OR English: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 3 (40% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 3 (40% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from MUT’s own 2026 First-Year Prospectus: a bridging access course for applicants who do not meet the diploma entrance requirements (Mathematics 3, Physical Science 3, English Home Language 4 or First Additional Language 3). It is not itself a diploma.

Source: View the official page (mut.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Nelson Mandela University

BEngTech Electrical Engineering

Engineering, the Built Environment & Technology · 3 years

NMU Applicant Score (AS) 370 out of 600

  • Mathematics: 60% OR Technical Mathematics: 60%
  • Physical Sciences: 50% OR Technical Sciences: 50%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the NMU 2027 Z-Card (AS and subject percentages match). From NMU’s own faculty "UG Guide" PDFs, most of which are dated/closing in 2024 - apparently covering the 2025 intake, not independently confirmed as current for 2027 (NMU appears to roll these forward with the same structure each year, but treat the figures as "last confirmed" rather than "2027-verified"). No 2027 closing date is stated.

Source: View the official page (eleceng.mandela.ac.za) (opens the official page)

North-West University

BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering · 4 years

NWU APS 34 points out of 48

  • Mathematics: 70%
  • Physical Sciences: 70%
  • Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%.

Read 2026-10-04 from the NWU 2026 Faculty of Engineering yearbook (programme list and admission requirements): Mathematics 70%, Physical Sciences 70% and the language of instruction (English or Afrikaans, Home or First Additional) at 60%. Applications close 31 July of the previous year. Programme code 7CN K02 (new from 2026). The 34 points are the same minimum shown for NWU’s other BEng programmes. NWU adds your six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) on an 8-point scale, for a total out of 48 - read from NWU’s own APS calculator. The requirement shown is what NWU publishes.

Source: View the official page (engineering.nwu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

BEng in Computer and Electronic Engineering

Engineering · 4 years

NWU APS 34 points out of 48

  • Mathematics: 70%
  • Physical Sciences: 70%
  • Language of tuition – Your language of tuition at 60%.

Read 2026-10-04 from the NWU 2026 Faculty of Engineering yearbook (programme list and admission requirements): Mathematics 70%, Physical Sciences 70% and the language of instruction (English or Afrikaans, Home or First Additional) at 60%. Applications close 31 July of the previous year. Programme code 7CH K02 (new from 2026). The 34 points are the same minimum shown for NWU’s other BEng programmes. NWU adds your six best subjects (excluding Life Orientation) on an 8-point scale, for a total out of 48 - read from NWU’s own APS calculator. The requirement shown is what NWU publishes.

Source: View the official page (engineering.nwu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Stellenbosch University

Selection programme

BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering (incl. Data Engineering)

Engineering · 4 years

Stellenbosch aggregate 70 %

  • Mathematics: 70%
  • Physical Sciences: 60%
  • English: 50% if it is your Home Language, 60% if it is your First Additional Language

Every Stellenbosch programme is a selection programme. The figures shown are the published minimum requirements - the actual selection threshold is usually higher. The Engineering selection score is Maths% + Physical Sciences% + (6 x your average), out of 800. SU says 600 or more gave a good chance for some programmes and 620 or more for others - that is a historical guide, not a fixed cut-off. An extended (ECP) 5-year route exists. Afrikaans language combinations are also accepted. NBTs are not required for 2027 entry at SU, except for Law programmes, the School for Tomorrow, AHSD and online-school applicants.

Source: View the official page (files.su.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Tshwane University of Technology

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment · 3 years

TUT APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Electrical Technology – Recommended, not compulsory.

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus: APS and subject levels match. Closes 30 September 2026. From TUT’s 2027 First-Year Course Information and General Information PDFs. Applications opened 1 April 2026 (fee R240).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BEngTech Electrical Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment · 3 years

TUT APS 30 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Three more subjects – At least level 4 in any three additional subjects.

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). Closes 30 September 2026 (TUT First-Year Course Information).

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering

Information & Communication Technology · 3 years

TUT APS 26 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

New row, read directly from TUT’s 2026 faculty prospectus (tut-pass-3). ECSA-accredited. Applicants with 23 are considered for the 4-year extended programme. Closing date not found in the documents read - check TUT’s website.

Source: View the official page (tut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Cape Town

BSc (Eng) Electrical / Electrical & Computer / Mechatronics

Engineering & the Built Environment · 4 years

UCT Faculty Points Score 500 out of 600 (band a)

  • Mathematics: 80%
  • Physical Sciences: 75%

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 500. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 480 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (420) applies to redress categories only. Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics do not count as Mathematics, and Technical Sciences does not count as Physical Sciences.

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Eng) Electrical & Computer Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment · 4 years

UCT Faculty Points Score 500 out of 600 (band a)

  • Mathematics: 80%
  • Physical Sciences: 75%

Band A (guaranteed offer) is an FPS of 500. Band B (likely offer) is a WPS of 480 - the WPS adds a 0-10% disadvantage factor that we cannot work out from your marks, so we only check you against Band A. Band C (420) applies to redress categories only. Mathematical Literacy and Technical Mathematics do not count as Mathematics, and Technical Sciences does not count as Physical Sciences. Shares one entry table with Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics.

Source: View the official page (uct.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Johannesburg

BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment · 4 years

UJ APS 32 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

CONFIRMED 2026-10-02 both by screenshots of each programme’s own live page and against the user-supplied 2027 Undergraduate Prospectus PDF (B6CS0Q/B6ES0Q/B6MS0Q): Civil, Electrical & Electronic, and Mechanical all share this exact APS 32 / English 5 (60%) / Mathematics or Technical Mathematics 5 (60%) / Physical Science 5 (60%) formula.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Partly verified

BEngTech in Electrical Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment

UJ APS 30 points

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

An Extended (lower-entry) version also exists at APS 26, same subject levels.

Source: View the official page (uj.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of KwaZulu-Natal

From an older document

BSc Eng Electrical Engineering

Agriculture, Engineering & Science · 4 years

UKZN APS 33 points out of 48

  • Mathematics: 65%
  • Physical Sciences: 65%
  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

The published APS range is 48-33. CONFIRMED 2026-10-02 for every discipline: a user-supplied copy of UKZN’s own Undergraduate Degree Requirements Guide lists Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering as one merged table row sharing this exact entry text and APS range - so this is UKZN’s own stated position that all seven share the formula, not just an inference from Agricultural and Chemical’s own pages (both separately confirmed live, 2026-10-02). This comes from the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure, the most recent official source we could find. UKZN had not published a 2027 table when we checked, so treat these as 2026 figures pending a 2027 update. Applications go through the CAO.

Source: View the official page (studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

BSc Eng Electronic Engineering

Agriculture, Engineering & Science · 4 years

UKZN APS 33 points out of 48

  • Mathematics: 65%
  • Physical Sciences: 65%
  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Life Orientation: level 4 (50% or more)

The published APS range is 48-33. CONFIRMED 2026-10-02 for every discipline: a user-supplied copy of UKZN’s own Undergraduate Degree Requirements Guide lists Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering as one merged table row sharing this exact entry text and APS range - so this is UKZN’s own stated position that all seven share the formula, not just an inference from Agricultural and Chemical’s own pages (both separately confirmed live, 2026-10-02). This comes from the Study@UKZN 2026 brochure, the most recent official source we could find. UKZN had not published a 2027 table when we checked, so treat these as 2026 figures pending a 2027 update. Applications go through the CAO.

Source: View the official page (studyatukzn.ukzn.ac.za) (opens the official page)

University of Pretoria

BEng Electrical Engineering

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 4 years

UP APS 35 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more)

Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results. A 5-year extended BEng route (previously ENGAGE) exists at APS 33 with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at 65%.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BEng Electronic Engineering

Engineering, Built Environment & IT · 4 years

UP APS 35 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 6 (70% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 6 (70% or more)

Most UP closing dates are 30 June; Veterinary Science closes 31 May. Grade 12 applicants apply with their final Grade 11 results. A 5-year extended BEng route (previously ENGAGE) exists at APS 33 with English, Mathematics and Physical Sciences at 65%.

Source: View the official page (drupalwebprod-files.up.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of South Africa

No cut-off published

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Science, Engineering & Technology

No points cut-off published for this one – see the note below.

  • English: level 4 if it is your Home Language, level 4 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more) OR Technical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from Unisa’s own qualification page (code 90138). NSC with Diploma endorsement (or equivalent). Unisa states percentages, not an APS, on this page. Mathematical Literacy is not accepted. Confirmed current for the 2027 intake: Unisa’s own pages state its 2027 application window as 17 August - 9 October 2026.

Source: View the official page (unisa.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of the Witwatersrand

BSc (Eng) Electrical Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment · 4 years

Wits APS 42 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

Wits notes that level 5 across the board means you are likely to be wait-listed; level 6 is advised. Confirmed unchanged by a direct fetch of the 2027 course-finder page (2026-10-01 spot-check).

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

BSc (Eng) Information Engineering

Engineering & the Built Environment · 4 years

Wits APS 42 points

  • English: level 5 if it is your Home Language, level 5 if it is your First Additional Language
  • Mathematics: level 5 (60% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 5 (60% or more)

Read from the live 2027 course-finder page on 2026-10-04. Applications close 30 September 2026. Level 5 in all three subjects is wait-listed; level 6 gives a better chance.

Source: View the official page (wits.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

University of Zululand

From an older document

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering)

Science, Agriculture & Engineering · 4 years

UniZulu APS 30 points out of 48

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 65%
  • Physical Sciences: 60%

Raw-confirmed 2026-10-04 against the admission tables in UniZulu’s 2026 faculty handbook (APS, language and Mathematics rules match). Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering share these entry rules. From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

From an older document

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering

Science, Agriculture & Engineering · 4 years

UniZulu APS 30 points out of 48

  • English: 50%
  • Mathematics: 65%
  • Physical Sciences: 60%

Read 2026-10-04 from UniZulu’s 2026 Science, Agriculture & Engineering handbook: 30 NSC points, Mathematics 65% (level 5), English 50% and Physical Sciences 60% (level 5); the same rule covers Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Electrical & Computer Engineering. From UniZulu’s own 2026-labelled faculty handbooks, which contain no 2027-specific intake or closing-date information at all - do not assume a date, and treat this as the most recent official figures available rather than confirmed-current for 2027.

Source: View the official page (unizulu.ac.za) (opens the official page)

Vaal University of Technology

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Technology · 3 years

VUT APS 24 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-confirmed directly against the user-supplied 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Engineering & Technology · 3 years

VUT APS 24 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the VUT 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements poster (page images). Mainstream 3-year diploma: APS 24 with at least level 4 in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Power Engineering

Engineering & Technology · 3 years

VUT APS 24 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the VUT 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements poster (page images). Mainstream 3-year diploma: APS 24 with at least level 4 in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Process Control Engineering

Engineering & Technology · 3 years

VUT APS 24 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the VUT 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements poster (page images). Mainstream 3-year diploma: APS 24 with at least level 4 in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering

Engineering & Technology · 3 years

VUT APS 24 points

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Read 2026-10-04 from the VUT 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements poster (page images). Mainstream 3-year diploma: APS 24 with at least level 4 in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and English. From VUT’s 2027 Undergraduate Minimum Admission Requirements PDF. Academic applications close 30 September 2026 (residences 31 October 2026); fee R110.

Source: View the official page (vut.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

Walter Sisulu University

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology · 3 years

WSU APS 24 points out of 48 (56 for Education programmes)

  • English: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Mathematics: level 4 (50% or more)
  • Physical Sciences: level 4 (50% or more)

Raw-read 2026-10-04 from WSU’s own 2027 Undergraduate Information Brochure & Admission Requirements (main-stream figures; Extended Curriculum Programmes accept a lower APS, noted where the brochure gives one). Extended Curriculum route: APS 22. Applications: the brochure lists no closing date - check wsu.ac.za.

Source: View the official page (wsu.ac.za) (opens the official page) · 2027 intake

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