Entry Level Requirement

• The table below explains how well you will need to do to meet the minimum statutory requirements for each qualification level (Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree)

• ANU has also set its own additional minimum entry requirements. 

• Please note that the achievement of the minimum statutory entry requirements does not necessarily guarantee you admission to any programme or field of study at ANU.  

Qualification

Minimum Statutory Entry Requirement

Higher Certificate

Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, together with any other university requirements. 

Diploma

Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 3 (40–49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements.

Bachelors Degree

Pass NSC with: A minimum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the higher education institution, coupled with an achievement rating of 4 (50–59%) or better in four recognised 20-credit NSC subjects (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), together with any other university requirements.

*(LOTL) Language of Teaching & Learning, which is English at ANU.

Designated subjects

As per the Government Gazette Notice No.165 No. 41473 dated March 2018, the list of designated subjects has been revoked with immediate effect. Subsequent to this announcement, the revised admission requirements for degree entry as they pertain to All Nations University, are further explained below:

• Applicants must meet the minimum statutory entry requirements for each type of qualification they wish to apply for as stated above.

• ANU may add additional requirements for certain qualifications.

• Applicants will also need to comply with the Applicant Score (AS), subject(s) and percentage % pass required for specific subjects which may be required for certain qualifications, before a final decision will be made of the outcome of his/her application.

• Any recognised 20-credit NSC subject combinations (dependant on school capacity) can be used towards applying for degree studies (this excludes LO which is 10-credits), if each of these four subjects are also passed on a level 4 (50-59%) or higher.

Undergraduate Certificate Study

To confirm eligibility for admission to undergraduate certificate study, applicants must consult the Admissions Office or the faculty concerned.

Undergraduate Diploma Study

The minimum requirement for admission to undergraduate diploma study is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.

Bachelor's Degree Study

To be eligible for admission to degree study, applicants need to meet minimum requirements for eligibility:

• Applicants holding a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) need to pass a minimum of 4 subjects at a rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in any four 20-credit NSC subjects.

• Applicants holding a South African Senior Certificate need matriculation endorsement.

• Applicants holding non-South African school-leaving certificates must qualify for a matriculation exemption certificate. For more information please visit the website of the Matriculation Board.

Minimum language proficiency

All applicants must have attained a certain level of proficiency in English and are required to submit evidence of this, as outlined below, as part of their application to study.

South African Senior Certificate undergraduate applicants

• South African Senior Certificate undergraduate applicants to ANU must have achieved a pass of 40% or more on the Higher Grade in English (First or Second Language) at Senior Certificate level.

South African NSC undergraduate applicants

• South African NSC undergraduate applicants to ANU, must have achieved a rating of 2 (Elementary Achievement, 30-40%) or better at Home Language or First Additional Language level.