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The Walter Sisulu University is a public university with campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City (East London) and Komani (Queenstown) offering undergraduate degrees across several faculties, including the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.  Prospective medical students often ask whether taking the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) is required to gain entry into the Bachelor of…

The University of Limpopo (UL) is a public university based in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa.  It offers a range of undergraduate degrees across faculties like Humanities, Management and Law, Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Health Sciences, and Education. Most students applying for UL want to know if they must take the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) to…

The University of Venda (UNIVEN) is a public institution in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across several faculties, including Science, Engineering and Agriculture, Management, Commerce and Law, Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, and Health Sciences.  Prospective students often want to know if they must write the National…

Rhodes University is a respected higher education institution located in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South Africa.  It offers a wide range of undergraduate degrees across faculties such as Commerce, Law, Humanities, Science, Education, and Pharmacy.  Prospective students must meet specific admission requirements before they can be offered a place at Rhodes University, and many applicants want…

The University of the Western Cape (UWC) is one of South Africa’s public universities.  It accepts applications from students who have completed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification.  Most undergraduate applicants are assessed primarily on their NSC results and their points score on UWC’s weighted system.  UWC uses a points system to calculate…

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a large public university in KwaZulu‑Natal, South Africa, that offers diplomas and degree programmes across several faculties, including Health Sciences.  Many learners who plan to apply for 2027 wonder whether the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) form part of the entry requirements for health‑related programmes such as nursing, radiography,…

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) in Cape Town, South Africa, is one of the country’s largest and most comprehensive universities of technology.  Many prospective students planning to study there in 2027 want to know if they need to write the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) as part of the admissions process.  Understanding whether CPUT…

If you plan to study at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in 2027, you must understand the university’s entry requirements.  One of the most common questions from matriculants is whether the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) are required for TUT admission.  The NBTs are national tests that assess your readiness for university study beyond your school…

The University of the Free State (UFS) is a major South African university offering a wide range of undergraduate programmes across seven faculties.  Admissions to UFS are competitive, and understanding the entry requirements is essential if you plan to apply for 2027.  One major question many matriculants ask is whether the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs)…

The North‑West University (NWU) is a major public university in South Africa with multiple campuses and a wide array of undergraduate qualifications.  Many students applying for the 2027 intake want clarity on the National Benchmark Tests (NBTs) and how they affect admission decisions.  The NBTs are standardised tests used by some universities to assess academic…