University of Cape Town APS Calculator 2026

Official 2026 calculation method · Results saved to your profile

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's highest-ranked university and consistently placed among the top 200 universities globally. UCT uses a Faculty Point Score (FPS) system rather than standard APS.

How UCT calculates APS

UCT sums raw subject percentages for 6 subjects (0 if below 40%). Science faculty doubles Mathematics and Physics (max 800). Health Sciences adds NBT scores (max 900). All other faculties use a max of 600.

General minimum50%

Tip: Health Sciences requires NBT (National Benchmark Test) scores in addition to your matric results. Register for the NBT well in advance.

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Enter your 6 academic subjects

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