Education requirements cover what you need to be admitted to a programme in South Africa: the matric pass level, the subject combination, the points score an institution uses, and any additional selection an individual faculty applies.
Meeting a published minimum is not the same as securing a place. Competitive programmes routinely admit above the minimum, so treat the published figure as a threshold to clear rather than a target.
Popular Education Requirements Guides
The most frequently checked areas are general admission requirements, nursing, institution-specific criteria, course and qualification entry, law, engineering, teaching and health sciences.
The strongest starting point in this category is Admission Requirements. Use it to orient yourself before moving to a more specific guide.
Core Eligibility and Minimum Requirements
Admission normally turns on the type of matric pass achieved, performance in specific subjects, an institution points calculation, and programme-specific selection which may include tests, portfolios or interviews.
Eligibility is set by the body that decides your application, not by this website. Where a rule depends on your circumstances, treat the guides here as preparation and confirm your own position with the responsible authority.
Documents, Specifications and Supporting Information
Matric certificate or statement of results, identity document, proof of application and, for some programmes, a portfolio or test result are the documents requested most often. International applicants normally require qualification evaluation.
Applications, Compliance and Next Steps
Confirm the requirement for the specific programme and intake year with the institution, since criteria are revised each cycle. Apply to more than one institution where you can, and check whether subject requirements are met before choosing a programme.
Browse Education Requirements by Subtopic
This category covers the following areas. Individual guides are being published for each, and this list will link through to them as they go live.
- General education requirements
- Admissions requirements
- Matric pass and admission requirements
- University and college requirements
- Institution-specific requirements
- Course and qualification requirements
- Nursing study requirements
- Health sciences study requirements
- Law study requirements
- Engineering study requirements
- Teaching and PGCE requirements
- TVET college requirements
- School subject requirements
Frequently Checked Education Requirements
Does meeting the minimum guarantee admission?
No. Places are limited and competitive programmes commonly admit above the published minimum. The minimum is the threshold to be considered.
Do all institutions use the same points score?
No. Scoring systems and minimums differ by institution, and some use their own calculation. Compare each institution separately.
Where can I confirm admission requirements?
Confirm with the institution prospectus for your intended intake year.
Where to Confirm Official Requirements
Requirements.co.za is an independent information website. It is not a government department, regulator, institution or provider, and it cannot process or decide applications. Confirm change-sensitive details with the responsible body before you apply. Start from Requirements to reach another category.