BSc Engineering (Electrical) at University of KwaZulu-Natal

Programme overview

BSc Engineering (Electrical) is listed in UKZN's Undergraduate Prospectus 2027 with CAO code(s) KN-H-BEE / KN-P-BEE; it is offered at Howard College and Pietermaritzburg (first year).

What you will study

First year builds a common foundation of applied mathematics, chemistry, introduction to engineering materials, drawing and design, mathematics and physics; students must also obtain practical experience in machine shops, industry or construction work during vacations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum APS: 33. NSC-Deg with Maths and Phys Sci 5 (pass with at least 65%) & Engl & LO 4; APS range 48-33

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Semester 1 starts in February and runs to late June; Semester 2 runs from August to early December. Semester 2 admission is limited to programmes where admission is considered.

South African first-time undergraduate applicants apply through the CAO. International, returning, gap-year and internal-transfer applicants apply online directly to UKZN. For 2026 entry: Medicine (MBChB) closed 30 June 2025; all other programmes closed 30 September 2025 (Semester 1); Semester 2 closing date was 30 April 2026. No late applications from international students.

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open. UKZN application fees: South African applicants R210 on time and R420 late; SADC and rest of Africa R490; outside Africa $153. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid with reference APPN followed by the student number.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cao.ac.za/Apply.aspx?content=Apply

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