Admission Requirements
Minimum requirements:
A National Senior Certificate (NSC) issued by Umalusi, meeting the minimum requirements for admission to study a specific qualification as gazetted for admission to higher education. An equivalent post-school qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and meet English requirements. For school leaving qualifications this should be evaluated by Universities South Africa to be granted an exemption for admission to study at a higher education institution in South Africa.
Programme-Specific Requirements:
Diploma in Information Technology – Software Development or Infrastructure streams
- A NSC (or equivalent) meeting the minimum requirements for admission to study a Diploma.
Diploma in Information Technology – Software Development stream (Deaf Students)
- A NSC (or equivalent) meeting the minimum requirements for admission to study a Diploma, and
- 50% or more for the Belgium Campus iTversity Aptitude Test, and
- An audiogram of no older than 6 months.
Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development (Full-Time)
Candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Information Technology must have successfully completed one of the following:
- A NSC (or equivalent) meeting the minimum requirements for admission to study a degree; with 50% or higher in pure Mathematics (or obtain 50% – 69% for Belgium Campus iTversity’s Mathematics Bridging Course for Temporary Senate Discretionary Exemption).
- An Advanced Certificate in Information Technology field, or
- a Diploma in Information Technology field.
Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development (Part-Time)
To qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology, candidates must have successfully completed one of the following:
- A NSC (or equivalent) meeting the minimum requirements for admission to study a degree; with 50% or higher in pure Mathematics (or obtain 50% – 69% for Belgium Campus iTversity’s Mathematics Bridging Course for Temporary Senate Discretionary Exemption).
- An Advanced Certificate in Information Technology field, or
- Diploma in Information Technology field.
Bachelor of Computing – Software Engineering or Data Science streams
To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Computing programme, applicants must have successfully completed:
- A NSC (or equivalent) meeting the minimum requirements for admission to study a degree; with 50% or higher in pure Mathematics (or 70% or more for Belgium Campus iTversity’s Mathematics Bridging Course for Temporary Senate Discretionary Exemption).
- A 360-credit Diploma, or
- Advanced Diploma, or
- 360-credit Bachelor’s Degree in the Information Technology field.
Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity
To be considered for admission into the Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity, applicants must hold a relevant NQF Level 6 qualification in the field of Information Technology. This includes:
- A 360-credit Diploma, or
- 240-credit Diploma together with completed work-integrated learning, or a combination of work-integrated learning and coursework equivalent to 120 credits, or
- Bachelor’s Degree in the Information Technology field.
Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity Risk Management
To be considered for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity Risk Management, applicants must have successfully completed:
- A 360-credit or 480-credit Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field; or
- Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Information Technology or a related field, including the Advanced Diploma in Cybersecurity.
A minimum overall average of 60% is required for admission.
Master of Information Technology
Applicants must hold an NQF Level 8 qualification in Information Technology or a related field such as a:
- Bachelor Honours Degree, or
- 480‑credit Bachelor’s Degree, or
- Postgraduate Diploma.
In addition, applicants must have:
- A minimum overall weighted average of 60%; and
- A completed research component of at least 30 credits.
Applicants who do not meet these requirements may apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Note: We accept students of all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the admission requirements for IT courses at Belgium Campus iTversity?
You need a National Senior Certificate meeting the minimum requirements for admission to study a specific qualification as gazetted for admission to higher education or endorsement (diploma or degree), plus minimum 50% pure Mathematics (requirements vary by programme).
I wrote the IEB or SACAI examinations. Do I still qualify to apply for admission to study at Belgium Campus iTversity?
Yes, if you wrote the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) or South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute (SACAI) final assessments you must still be issued with a National Senior Certificate from Umalusi as legally mandated.
Do I need pure Mathematics to study IT?
Yes, for any of our degree programmes. However, if you don’t meet the Maths requirement, you can attend our Mathematics Bridging Course and gain entry to our Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development if you obtain a result of 50% – 69% or to our Bachelor of Computing if you obtain a final mark of 70% or more for the Mathematics Bridging Course.
Do you accept international students?
Yes. International applicants must have their post-school qualifications evaluated by SAQA and meet English requirements. For school leaving qualifications this should be evaluated by Universities South Africa to be granted an exemption for admission to study at a higher education institution in South Africa.
I completed the Cambridge or GED curriculum in South Africa. Can I still get admission to study at Belgium Campus iTversity?
An applicant that completed the Cambridge curriculum should apply for an exemption from Universities South Africa as stipulated in the following document. These candidates also have the option to enrol for the Mathematics Bridging Course offered by Belgium Campus iTversity and if the applicant pass the Mathematics Bridging Course with 50% Belgium Campus iTversity will submit a temporary senate discretionary exemption to Universities South Africa on behalf of the applicant. (Admission to our different degree programmes is still applicable with 50% – 69% for Bachelor of Information Technology in Software Development or 70% and more for the Bachelor of Computing.)
Applicants that completed the GED must enrol for the Mathematics Bridging Course at Belgium Campus iTversity and can only gain admission through the temporary senate discretionary exemption as stipulated above.
Can I apply if I am a mature student?
Yes. Belgium Campus iTversity welcomes students of all ages. If you did not obtain a degree endorsement on your Senior Certificate or met the minimum requirements for admission to study a specific qualification as gazetted for admission to higher education for a degree, you may apply for temporary age exemption from Universities South Africa if you are 23 years or older.
When should I apply?
We have multiple intake dates for undergraduate qualifications. The intake dates are January, May, July and September. The projected intake dates for postgraduate qualifications is August.
Can I get assistance with choosing a qualification?
Yes. Our student advisors will gladly guide and assist you.