Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyAPS Calculator

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CPUT is Cape Town's University of Technology, known for hands-on diplomas that get you job ready. You'll need anywhere from 22 APS to 38 APS depending on your program.

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Before you apply, know what you want to study and check that you qualify. Use the calculator below to see your APS score and how it stacks up against CPUT's requirements.

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What APS do you need for CPUT?

Programmes at CPUT range from about APS 22 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 38 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. CPUT scores APS using Percentage based best 6 (LO usually excluded) (max 60).

Popular programme cut-offs at CPUT

The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.

Teaching (BEd)
Bachelor in Education: Foundation Phase Teaching · Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 30%+, Afrikaans HL 40%+, Afrikaans FAL 30%+, IsiXhosa HL 40%+, IsiXhosa FAL 30%+
APS 32
Engineering
Diploma in Construction · Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+
APS 25
Science (BSc)
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography · Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 30

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Environmental Health

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Bachelor of Food Science & Technology

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 40%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 32

Diploma in Agricultural Management

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Agriculture

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Biotechnology

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Consumer Science: Food & Nutrition

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 26

Diploma in Environmental Management

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 40%+

APS 26

Diploma in Horticulture

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Horticulture ECP

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English 40%+, Life Sciences 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Landscape Architecture

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Landscape Architecture ECP

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English 40%+, Life Sciences 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Marine Science

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Marine Science ECP

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Mathematical Sciences

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, Accounting 50%+, Business Studies 50%+, Economics 50%+, Geography 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Mathematical Sciences ECP

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, Accounting 50%+, Business Studies 50%+, Economics 50%+, Geography 50%+

APS 26

Diploma in Nature Conservation

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Nature Conservation ECP

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English 40%+, Life Sciences 50%+

APS 28

Faculty of Business & Management Sciences

Bachelor of Business Informatics

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

NBT

APS 27

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

NBT

APS 30

Diploma in Accountancy

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 38

Diploma in Accountancy (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 40%+

APS 35

Diploma in Banking

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+

APS 26

Diploma in Business & Information Administration

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Business & Information Administration (Foundation)

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 24

Diploma in Entrepreneurship

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+

APS 26

Diploma in Entrepreneurship (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+

APS 22

Diploma in Events Management

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Events Management (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 24

Diploma in Hospitality Management & Professional Cookery

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Hospitality and Food & Beverage Management

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Hospitality and Hotel Management

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Human Resources Management

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Human Resources Management (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 24

Diploma in Management

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Management (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 24

Diploma in Marketing

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Marketing (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 24

Diploma in Operations Management

Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Public Administration

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Public Administration (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 40%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 24

Diploma in Real Estate

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 26

Diploma in Retail Business Management

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 26

Diploma in Sport and Leisure Management

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 27

Diploma in Sport and Leisure Management (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 23

Diploma in Tourism Management

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Tourism Management (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+

APS 24

Faculty of Education

Bachelor in Education: Foundation Phase Teaching

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 30%+, Afrikaans HL 40%+, Afrikaans FAL 30%+, IsiXhosa HL 40%+, IsiXhosa FAL 30%+

NBT

APS 32

Bachelor in Education: Intermediate Phase Teaching

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 30%+, Afrikaans HL 40%+, Afrikaans FAL 30%+, IsiXhosa HL 40%+, IsiXhosa FAL 30%+, Dramatic Arts 50%+, Geography 50%+, History 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Music 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, Visual Arts 50%+

NBT

APS 32

Bachelor in Education: Senior Phase and Further Education & Training (FET) Teaching

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 30%+, Afrikaans HL 40%+, Afrikaans FAL 30%+, IsiXhosa HL 40%+, IsiXhosa FAL 30%+, Accounting 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 32

Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering

Subjects: Maths 60%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+

NBT

APS 36

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

Subjects: Maths 60%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+

NBT

APS 36

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering

Subjects: Maths 60%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+

NBT

APS 36

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering

Subjects: Maths 60%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+

NBT

APS 36

Bachelor of Geomatics

Subjects: Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+

NBT

APS 36

Bachelor of Marine Engineering

Subjects: Maths 60%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+

NBT

APS 36

Bachelor of Marine Engineering ECP

Subjects: Maths 60%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 60%+

NBT

APS 31

Bachelor of Nautical Science

Subjects: Maths 70%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 60%+

NBT

APS 36

Bachelor of Nautical Science ECP

Subjects: Maths 60%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 60%+

NBT

APS 31

Diploma in Chemical Engineering

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Clothing & Textile Technology

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 26

Diploma in Construction

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+

APS 25

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Geomatics (Combining Surveying & Cartography)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Diploma: Engineering: Industrial

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 30

Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences

BHSc Dental Technology

APS 25

BHSc Dental Technology (ECP)

APS 25

BHSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 38

BHSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Extended)

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 30

BHSc in Opticianry

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 32

BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 30

BSc in Diagnostic Ultrasound

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 30

BSc in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 30

BSc in Radiation Therapy

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 30

Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 35

Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care (ECP)

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 30

Bachelor of Nursing

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 30

Bachelor of Nursing (ECP)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

NBT

APS 27

Diploma in Emergency Care

Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Life Sciences 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+

APS 28

Diploma in Somatology

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+

APS 24

HC in Dental Assisting

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Life Sciences 40%+

APS 25

HC in Emergency Medical Care

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 40%+, Life Sciences 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+

APS 26

Faculty of Informatics & Design

Diploma in Applications Development

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Architectural Technology

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Communication Networks

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Fashion

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Film Production

Subjects: English 60%+

APS 30

Diploma in Interior Design

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacture

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Journalism

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 60%+

APS 28

Diploma in Multimedia Applications

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Photography

Subjects: English 50%+

APS 30

Diploma in Product Design

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Public Relations & Communication

Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 50%+, Technical Maths 40%+, English 60%+

APS 28

Diploma in Urban & Regional Planning

Subjects: Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 60%+, English 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Visual Communication Design

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 28

Extended Curriculum Architectural Technology

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+

APS 26

Extended Curriculum Interior Design

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+

APS 26

Higher Certificate in ICT

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 24

APS is the first gate. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and competitive programmes fill up, so they take the top students first and may add a test (like the NBT) or an interview. Always confirm the current cut-off in the official CPUT prospectus before you apply.

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www.cput.ac.za is the official Cape Peninsula University of Technology site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.

How does CPUT calculate APS?

CPUT uses percentages divided by 10. CPUT usually works from your best 6 raw percentages and converts that total into its calculator scale instead of using a plain 42 point total. Life Orientation is usually excluded. Engineering and some Science programmes can double weight Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

Does CPUT include Life Orientation in APS?

No. Life Orientation is usually excluded.

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What's the CPUT APS system at a glance?

Method
Percentages divided by 10
Max APS
60
LO rule
No
Basis
Percentage based best 6 (LO usually excluded)

How to calculate your CPUT APS step by step

  1. Start with your best 6 eligible NSC subjects.
  2. Use the raw percentages rather than only the 1 to 7 APS conversion.
  3. Check whether the faculty doubles Mathematics or Physical Sciences before you compare yourself to the course minimum.

Popular programmes at CPUT

ProgrammeMin. APS

Diploma in Management

28

Diploma in Visual Communication Design

28

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering (Mainstream)

26

Diploma in Operations Management

28

Diploma in Landscape Architecture (ECP)

28

About CPUT

CPUT is a University of Technology based in Cape Town, Western Cape, with six faculties spanning engineering, business, design, health sciences, education and applied sciences.

Campus and residence

CPUT offers res across its campuses, though exact costs aren't in what we found, so check the official CPUT accommodation page for exact details.

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CPUT does not use the 1 to 7 point scale. It adds your raw subject percentages and divides by 10, so 76% is worth 7.6 rather than a flat 6. Life Orientation is never counted. The default is your best 6 subjects out of 60, but Engineering and Science programmes can double weight Mathematics with Physical Sciences or Accounting, which changes the maximum. CPUT also cannot score you at all without English.

Important Disclaimer

This APS calculator is for information only. We aim to be accurate based on public university requirements, but admission decisions are made by each university and may consider factors beyond APS scores.

We do not guarantee admission based on our calculations. Requirements may change, and universities may consider additional criteria such as:

  • Portfolio submissions, interviews, or entrance tests
  • Specific subject requirements and combinations
  • Language proficiency requirements
  • Availability of spaces in programs

Always verify admission requirements directly with the universities you're applying to. Use this tool as a starting point, not a definitive guide for applications.

Where we show how your APS compares to other students, those marks are typed in by students themselves and are not verified. The comparison covers people who used this calculator, not every matric learner in South Africa, so it shows you what is normal here rather than a national ranking.

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