A Quick Glance
Minimum APS Range: 24 (Diplomas) to 38 (Nursing/Law)
Application Fee: FREE for online applications
2027 Closing Date: 30 September 2026 (Applications open 01 May 2026)
Faculty Breakdown
Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Minimum APS: 30 for most BA degrees; 35 for Social Work; 36 for Education
Compulsory Subjects: English (50%+) for all; Mathematics/Science or Accounting/Economics (50%+) specifically for Education streams.
Health Sciences
Minimum APS: 34 for Nutrition/Sports Science; 36 for Psychology; 38 for Nursing
Compulsory Subjects: Life Sciences, English, and Physical Science (typically 50-60%+). Note: Nursing requires 60%+ in Life Sciences and Physical Sciences.
Management, Commerce and Law
Minimum APS: 32 for BCom/BAdmin; 34 for Criminal Justice; 38 for LLB (Laws)
Compulsory Subjects: English (50%+) for all; Accounting or Mathematics (50%+) required for Accounting Sciences.
Science, Engineering and Agriculture
Minimum APS: 26 for Science/Agriculture; 32 for Environmental Sciences; 35 for Mining/Hydrology
Compulsory Subjects: 50%+ in English, Mathematics, Physical Science, and Life Sciences for most BSc paths.
The VarsityToolkit Insider Tip
You must pay close attention to how your score is calculated here. Life Orientation is strictly excluded from your Admission Point Score (APS). Additionally, the university will not count any subject where you achieved less than 40%. If you have more than seven subjects, they will automatically use your top seven (excluding LO) to give you the best possible score.
You can use our UNIVEN APS calculator to save time.