Admissions
Five steps, one honest conversation, no surprises about money.
Applications for the February 2027 intake close on 30 September 2026. Late applications are considered while places remain — call us before you assume the answer is no.
How to apply
From first enquiry to first field week.
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Check the minimum requirements
Bachelor degrees: a National Senior Certificate with an APS of 28 or above, including Mathematics and Physical Sciences. Diplomas: NSC with an APS of 22, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy. Higher certificate: NSC with an APS of 18.
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Send the form and documents
Use the online form on this site or email study@hextech.ac. Attach your ID, your latest results and, if you have studied before, an academic record.
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Have the placement conversation
Within five working days an academic advisor calls you: 20 minutes about subjects, language of instruction, residence and money. This is where most wrong choices are avoided.
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Receive a conditional or firm offer
Offers are issued from June. A conditional offer becomes firm when your final school results arrive. You have 14 days to accept and pay the R1 500 registration deposit.
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Register and get kitted out
Registration runs in the last week of January. You will need boots, a hat, a laptop (a loan laptop is available), and a signed field-safety induction.
Fees 2027
What a year costs.
Fees are per year of study, include laboratory and field costs, and exclude residence, meals and personal equipment. Approximately 60% of our students receive a bursary or NSFAS funding.
| Qualification | Programmes | Tuition per year | Registration deposit |
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| Bachelor degrees (NQF 7) | 5 programmes | R 78 400 | R 1 500 |
| Diplomas (NQF 6) | 2 programmes | R 54 900 | R 1 500 |
| Higher certificate (NQF 5) | 1 programme | R 42 700 | R 1 000 |
| Postgraduate diploma (NQF 8) | 1 programme | R 92 000 | R 2 000 |
| Master of Science (NQF 9) | 1 programme | R 96 500 | R 2 000 |
| Residence (optional, twin room) | — | R 38 200 | — |
Bursaries
Twelve merit bursaries of up to 50% of tuition are awarded each year, plus three full bursaries for students from the Hex River Valley.
NSFAS & funding
HexTech is registered for NSFAS funding. Our finance office helps with the application; do not let it stop you applying to study.
Payment plans
Fees may be paid in full, in two instalments, or monthly by debit order with a 10% administration fee on the monthly plan.
Key dates
The calendar that matters.
- 1 May 2026 — applications open for 2027
- 30 September 2026 — applications close
- First Saturday monthly — open day, 09:00 to 13:00
- 18 January 2027 — residence opens
- 25–29 January 2027 — registration week
- 1 February 2027 — first term begins
International students
Studying from outside South Africa.
We welcome students from the SADC region and beyond. Qualifications are evaluated through the South African Qualifications Authority before an offer is issued.
- SAQA evaluation of your school-leaving qualification
- Study visa letter issued on acceptance
- Medical cover for the duration of study is required
- International tuition is levied at the same rate as local tuition
Frequently asked
Questions we are asked every week.
Do I need Mathematics to study here?
For the bachelor degrees, yes: Mathematics (not Mathematical Literacy) with Physical Sciences. For diplomas and the higher certificate, Mathematical Literacy is accepted, and we run a bridging module in the first semester.
Can I study part-time or while working on a farm?
The diplomas and the higher certificate run on a two-day-a-week block-release schedule designed for people in employment. Bachelor degrees are full-time only, because of the field weeks.
In which language will I be taught?
You choose. Every module is offered in English and Afrikaans, with the same lecturer, the same notes and the same assessment standard. You may switch language between years.
Is there student accommodation?
Yes, 180 beds in two residences within walking distance of the campus, plus a list of accredited private houses in The Ridge and Dalsig. Residence is optional.
What happens if I do not get the marks?
We will offer you a place in the higher certificate instead, which carries credit recognition into the diplomas. About a third of our diploma students start this way.
Can I transfer credits from another institution?
Yes, up to 50% of a qualification may be credited through recognition of prior learning. Send your academic record with the application and the programme coordinator will assess it.
Still deciding?
Book a 20-minute call.
Tell us what you are good at and what you want to do in five years. We will tell you which of the ten programmes actually fits, and what it costs.