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MUT Admission Requirements

MUT Admission Requirements

MUT Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Based on a point total determined from the top five subjects the prospective student presented, each faculty sets admission requirements. Some departments also conduct a required admission test in addition to the points system. Due to space restrictions, not all applicants who match the requirements can be accepted. The most qualified candidates and those that listed MUT as their top or second option during the application process are given priority.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate with a diploma pass or N3 with a 50% pass in Mathematics and English
  • A minimum of 5 subjects with level 4 pass for diploma study and level 3 for Access Courses
  • English Home Language or First Additional Language, level 4 pass
  • Specific subject combination and pass level relevant to the qualification
  • Minimum points as per faculty requirement and as listed on the CAO handbook

Point calculation matrix

National Senior Certificate:

NSC LEVEL RATING

NSC PERCENTAGE

POINTS

90 – 100

8

7

80 – 89

7

6

70 – 79

6

5

60 – 69

5

4

50 – 59

4

3

40 – 49

3

Senior Certificate:

SymbolHigher GradeStandard Grade

A

8

6

B

7

5

C

6

4

D

5

3

E

4

2

MUT General Admission Requirements

Each faculty sets entry standards based on a point total computed from the top six subjects the prospective student has presented. In addition to the points system, certain departments require applicants to take an entrance exam. Due to a shortage of available spots, not all applicants who match the minimum qualifications can be accepted. The most competent candidates and those that chose MUT as their first or second choice are given priority during the selection process.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate with a diploma pass or N3 with 50% pass in Mathematics and English;
  • A minimum of six subjects with a level 4 pass for Diploma study and level 3 for Access Courses;
  • English Home Language or First Additional Language, level 4 pass
  • Specific subject combination and pass level relevant to the qualification; and
  • Minimum points as per faculty requirement and as listed in the CAO handbook
Entrance Requirements – Engineering

List of Engineering qualifications and CAO codes

Qualification

Minimum requirements

CAO code

Duration

Chemical EngineeringMathematics 4

Physical Science 4

English 1st Additional 4

MN-M-CE33yrs
Civil Engineering

Mathematics 4

Physical Science 4

English 1st Additional 4

MN-M-CV3

3yrs

SurveyingMathematics 4

Physical Science 4

English 1st Additional 4

MN-M-SV33yrs
Building (Construction Management & Quantity Surveying)Mathematics 4

Physical Science 4

English 1st Additional 4

MN-M-BU33yrs
Electrical EngineeringMathematics 4

Physical Science 4

English 1st Additional 4

MN-M-EE53yrs
Mechanical EngineeringMathematics 4

Physical Science 4

English 1st Additional 4

MN-M-ME33yrs

Engineering Access (bridging) programs and CAO codes

QualificationMinimum requirementsCAO codeDuration

Chemical EngineeringEnglish HL4 /FAL 3

Mathematics 3

Physical Science 3

MN-M-CEB6 Months
Civil EngineeringEnglish HL4 / FAL 3

Mathematics 3

Physical Science 3

MN-M-CVB6 Months
Electrical EngineeringEnglish HL 4 / FAL 3

Mathematics 3

Physical Science 3

MN-M-EEB6 Months
Mechanical EngineeringEnglish HL4 / FAL 3

Mathematics 3

Physical Science 3

MN-M-MEB6 Months
BuildingEnglish HL4 / FAL 3

Mathematics 3

Physical Science 3

MN-M-BUB6 Months
SurveyingEnglish HL4 / FAL 3

Mathematics 3

Physical Science 3

MN-M-SVB6 Months

For a successful application, it is essential to comprehend the Mangosuthu University of Technology’s admission requirements. You may assure a seamless application procedure by becoming familiar with the required qualifications, paperwork, and dates. Review the exact admission requirements for your selected program at MUT and submit a full and on-time application to take the first step toward a high-quality education.

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