Entry requirements
Minimum entrance requirements
You must be at least 17 years old when you enrol (applications may be made while you are 16).
Our classes are taught and assessed in English. View the English language requirements.
Entrance scores are indicative only and subject to change annually.
PROGRAMME LEVEL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Each applicant is assessed individually:
For admission to the B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering four-year degree programme (mainstream), the following apply:
National Senior Certificate:
- The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an APS score of at least 31, Mathematics level 6 (70-79%) and Physical Sciences level 5 (60-69%).
- The APS score system will apply in the selection of candidates.
- The Language requirement is a pass at level 4 (50-59%) in the language of instruction on either the Home or First Additional Language level.
National Certificate (Vocational):
- A student must (a) achieve at least 60% in three fundamental subjects, including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution, (b) achieve at least 70% in four vocational subjects, chosen from the NC(V) Level 4 subjects.
For admission to the B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering five-year degree programme (extended), the following apply:
National Senior Certificate:
- The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an APS score of at least 28, Mathematics level 5 (60-69%) and Physical Sciences level 4 (50-59%).
- The APS score system will apply in the selection of candidates.
- The Language requirement is a pass at level 4 (50-59%) in the language of instruction on either the Home or First Additional Language level.
National Certificate (Vocational):
- A student must (a) achieve at least 50% in three fundamental subjects, including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution, (b) achieve at least 60% in four vocational subjects, chosen from the NC(V) Level 4 subjects.
- A Higher Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma in a cognate field with appropriate levels of achievement may satisfy the admission requirements.
Transfers from the Bachelor of Technology or the Bachelor of Engineering Technology may be permitted.
Students with a minimum APS score of 24; and who have not obtained the required APS score or the required marks in Mathematics and Physical Science to be admitted to the extended programme; can be admitted to the Foundation Programme: Science Stream.
Applications
More information can be found by visiting How to apply
Entry requirements
International entry requirements
You must be at least 17 years old when you enrol (applications may be made while you are 16).
Our classes are taught and assessed in English. View the English language requirements.
Entrance scores are indicative only and subject to change annually.
PROGRAMME LEVEL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Levels
- Minimum score: 7
- Subject prerequisites: English, Math and Physical Science pass
Notes: Score A Levels grades as follows: A=5, B= 4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Score AS Level grades as follows: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5 Examinations taken in maximum of 1 academic year.
AS Levels
- Minimum score: 6
- Subject prerequisites: English, Math and Physical Science (min. C)
- Refer to https://www.iiemsa.co.za/international-entry-requirements/ for subject requirements
Notes: Score AS Level grades as follows: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5
Examinations taken in maximum of 1 academic year.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Minimum score: 25
- Subject prerequisites: English 4 (SL) or 3 (HL) and Math and Physical Science pass
Namibia HIGSCE
- Maximum score: 18
- Subject prerequisites: English, Math and Physical Science pass
Notes: Total score of six higher level subjects taken in one examination sitting*. Score higher level grades as follows: 1 (ONE), 2 (Two), 3 (THREE) and 4(FOUR), 0 (UNGRADED). Note: Grade 1 (ONE) is the highest and Grade 4 (FOUR) the lowest. Minimum English language requirement met by a maximum result of 2 in First Language English (Higher Level).
*A minimum of 6 subjects are taken in one examination sitting.
SAT
- Minimum score:
- 1710 prior to March 2016 (Total score out of 2400)
- 1230 from March 2016 (Total score out of 1600)
- Subject prerequisites: English and Math pass
Notes: High School Diploma (Grade 12) AND combined SAT scores of Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing.
Applications
More information can be found by visiting How to apply
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enquiries@iiemsa.co.za