What APS do I need for popular programmes at DUT?

Many DUT diploma programmes sit in the rough APS range of 22 to 28. Nursing is often around 26, Engineering around 26 to 28, and IT around 24. The published threshold is only the start, so you should still look at subject requirements and programme demand.

Does DUT accept Maths Literacy?

DUT accepts Maths Literacy for many diploma options in Management, Arts, and some Health Sciences fields. It does not usually work for Engineering or IT routes that need stronger maths preparation. A lower technical threshold does not remove programme specific subject rules.

Does DUT apply through CAO?

Yes. Like UKZN, DUT applications are processed through the Central Applications Office at cao.ac.za. You should not rely on a direct DUT undergraduate application route for the normal first year process. Track your application through CAO and keep your CAO login details safe.

What APS do I need for law (LLB) at DUT?

Look for the law (LLB) programme in the list above for the DUT minimum APS. If it is not listed, DUT may not offer it, so confirm on the official prospectus.

What APS do I need for teaching (BEd) at DUT?

A teaching degree (Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Civil Technology) at DUT needs a minimum of about APS 28, with Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 40%+, English 50%+. The phase you choose can change the subjects you need, so check the education programmes above for the exact one.

Does meeting the minimum APS get me into DUT?

Not on its own. The APS is the first gate at DUT. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and popular programmes fill up, so they take the top students first. Some programmes add a test like the NBT or an interview.

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How does DUT calculate APS?

DUT uses standard best 6. Your best 6 NSC subjects are converted to APS points using the standard bands: 80 to 100% = 7, 70 to 79% = 6, 60 to 69% = 5, 50 to 59% = 4, 40 to 49% = 3, 30 to 39% = 2, and 0 to 29% = 1. Life Orientation is excluded from the core APS total. DUT is generally straightforward on the calculator, but faculty and qualification type still decide whether Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy is accepted.

Does DUT include Life Orientation in APS?

No. Life Orientation is excluded from the core APS total.

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What's the DUT APS system at a glance?

Method: Standard best 6
Max APS: 42
LO rule: No
Basis: Standard best 6 (LO excluded)

How to calculate your DUT APS step by step

Convert each eligible subject into APS points using the 1 to 7 bands.
Keep English and the course required subjects in the mix where a faculty asks for them.
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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 DUT's requirements.

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What APS do you need for DUT?

Programmes at DUT range from about APS 18 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 36 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. DUT scores APS using Standard best 6 (LO excluded) (max 42).

Popular programme cut-offs at DUT

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

Teaching (BEd): Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Civil Technology · Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 40%+, English 50%+
Engineering: Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology · Maths 50%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 40%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
Commerce (BCom): Diploma in Accounting (4 Year Foundation Programme DBN) · Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

Faculty of Accounting & Informatics

Bachelor of ICT: Internet of Things (IoT)

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 24

Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 24

Diploma Business & Information Management (DBN Campus)

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

APS 24

Diploma Business & Information Management (PMB Campus)

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

APS 24

Diploma ICT: Applications Development (4 year Foundation programme)

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

APS 20

Diploma ICT: Applications Development (DBN Campus)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma ICT: Applications Development (Indumiso Campus)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma ICT: Business Analysis (DBN Campus)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma ICT: Business Analysis (Indumiso Campus)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Accounting (4 Year Foundation Programme DBN)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Accounting (4 Year Foundation Programme PMB)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Accounting (DBN Campus)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Accounting (PMB Campus)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Business and Information (4 Year Foundation)

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

APS 20

Diploma in Internal Auditing

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Internal Auditing (4 Year Foundation)

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Library and Information Studies

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

APS 20

Diploma in Management Accounting

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Management Accounting (PMB Campus)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Taxation

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Taxation (4 Year Foundation Programme)

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 21

Faculty of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology

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

APS 28

Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology

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

APS 28

Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 30%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 28

Bachelor of Applied Science in Textile Science

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

APS 28

Bachelor of Sport Science and Management

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+

APS 28

Diploma in Analytical Chemistry

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

APS 20

Diploma in Clothing Management

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 40%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 40%+

APS 18

Diploma in Consumer Sciences in Food and Nutrition

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

APS 20

Diploma in Nautical Science

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 21

Diploma in Shipping & Logistics

Subjects: Maths 40%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 20

Diploma in Sustainable Horticulture and Landscaping

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

APS 20

Higher Cert Sport Management Science

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 40%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 40%+

APS 24

Higher Certificate: Applied Sciences

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

APS 19

Faculty of Arts & Design

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Commercial Photography

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 40%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 40%+

APS 28

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Screen Arts and Technology

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

APS 36

Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, Technical Maths 40%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 40%+

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Civil Technology

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

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Economic and Management Sciences

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

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Electrical Technology

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

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Languages

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

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Mechanical Technology

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

APS 28

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching: Natural Sciences

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 30%+

APS 28

Bachelor of Journalism

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

APS 28

Diploma in Drama

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

APS 24

Diploma in Fashion Design

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

APS 20

Diploma in Fine Art

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

APS 20

Diploma in Interior Design

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

APS 20

Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture

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

APS 20

Diploma in Language Practice

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

APS 20

Higher Certificate: Performing Arts Technology

Subjects: Maths Lit 40%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 40%+

APS 20

Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment

Bachelor Built Environment: Urban and Regional Planning

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 60%+

APS 24

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering

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

APS 24

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

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

APS 25

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electronic Engineering

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

APS 22

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering

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

APS 25

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering

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

APS 25

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Power Engineering

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

APS 25

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Architecture

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+

APS 22

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies

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

APS 25

Bachelor of the Built Environment in Geomatics

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+

APS 22

Diploma in Built Environment in Construction Studies

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

APS 25

Diploma in Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering

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

APS 25

Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology

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

APS 20

Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor in Nursing

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

NBT

APS 28

Bachelor of Child & Youth Care

Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+

NBT

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Chiropractic

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

NBT

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Clinical Technology

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

NBT

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Emergency Medical Care

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

NBT

APS 30

Bachelor of HScs in Environmental Health

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

NBT

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Homeopathy

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

NBT

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Medical Laboratory Science

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

NBT

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Radiography: Diagnostic

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

NBT

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Radiography: Sonography

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

NBT

APS 28

Bachelor of HScs in Radiography: Therapy and Oncology

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

NBT

APS 28

Diploma in Somatology

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

APS 25

Higher Cert in Dental Assisting

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 40%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 40%+

APS 22

Faculty of Management Sciences

Dip Public Administration: Supply Chain Management

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

APS 25

Diploma in Catering Management

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

APS 25

Diploma in Eco Tourism

Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 40%+, English HL 40%+, English FAL 40%+, Accounting 40%+, Agricultural Sciences 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+

APS 25

Diploma in Hospitality Management

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Administration

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Administration

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Administration (ECP)

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Business Law

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Human Resources

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Human Resources

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Human Resources (part-time)

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Marketing

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Operations

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Operations (part-time)

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Public Relations & Communication Management

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Public Relations & Communication Management

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

APS 25

Diploma in Management Sciences: Retail

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

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Disaster & Risk Management

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

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Local Government

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

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Public Management

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

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Public Management

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

APS 25

Diploma in Public Administration: Supply Chain Management

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

APS 25

Diploma in Tourism Management

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

APS 26

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 DUT prospectus before you apply.

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Popular programmes at DUT

ProgrammeMin. APS

Bachelor of Applied Arts in Screen Arts and Technology

36+

Bachelor of HScs in Emergency Medical Care

30+

Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology

28+

Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science and Technology

28+

Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry

28+

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DUT is all about practical skills that actually get you a job. It’s based in Durban, so you’re in a busy city with a lot happening. The university is known for diplomas and degrees that lead straight into fields like science, engineering, health, and IT.

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DUT uses the standard 42 point APS scale based on your best 6 subjects excluding Life Orientation. That keeps the calculation familiar if you have already checked universities like TUT or CPUT. The real difference lies in the diploma heavy programme mix and the CAO application process.

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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:

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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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