Choosing a university programme starts with knowing your Admission Points Score (APS). Every institution in South Africa uses APS in its own way — some place more weight on Maths, others require Life Orientation, and some allow alternative subjects to substitute missing requirements. Because of this, the APS you need at UJ won’t necessarily match the APS expected at Wits, TUT, UP, or Stellenbosch.

APS Guides by University & Institution

This page brings all APS guides into one place. Each link below explains:

  • How the university calculates APS
  • Minimum APS requirements per faculty or programme
  • Whether there are subject-specific prerequisites
  • If the university offers an APS Calculator tool
  • And what to do if your APS is below the required level

Use these guides before applying, changing courses, or planning your Grade 10–12 subject choices.

APS Guides by University & Institution

Universities of Technology & Comprehensive Universities

Traditional Public Universities

Distance & Private Institutions

Neighboring Country APS Equivalency

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