Rhodes UniversityAPS Calculator
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In South Africa
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Rhodes is all about tight-knit campus life in Makhanda. You need at least 40 APS for a solid shot at getting in here.
Ranking source: QS 2026
www.ru.ac.za is the official Rhodes University site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
How does Rhodes calculate APS?
Rhodes uses percentages divided by 10. Rhodes converts each of your best 6 eligible subject percentages into a decimal score by dividing by 10, then adds those values together. Life Orientation is excluded. Because Rhodes uses decimal points, an 81% and a 89% do not collapse into the same value the way they do on a simple 1 to 7 scale.
Does Rhodes include Life Orientation in APS?
No. Life Orientation is excluded.
What's the Rhodes APS system at a glance?
- Method
- Percentages divided by 10
- Max APS
- 60
- LO rule
- No
- Basis
- Best 6 × percentage/10 (LO excluded)
How to calculate your Rhodes APS step by step
- Take your best 6 eligible subjects and exclude Life Orientation.
- Convert each percentage into a score out of 10.
- Add those decimal scores together and compare them with the programme requirement.
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 Rhodes's requirements.
Calculate your APS score
Enter your matric marks below. We'll convert them into your APS for every university or pick a specific one.
What APS do you need for Rhodes?
Programmes at Rhodes range from about APS 32 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 60 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. Rhodes scores APS using Best 6 × percentage/10 (LO excluded) (max 60).
Popular programme cut-offs at Rhodes
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Law (LLB)
- Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
- Teaching (BEd)
- Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase
- Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Commerce General
- Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science Extended Studies Programme
Faculty of Commerce
BCom Extended Studies
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Bachelor of Business Science in Computer Science
APS 38
Bachelor of Business Science in Economics
APS 38
Bachelor of Business Science in Information Systems
APS 38
Bachelor of Business Science in Management
APS 38
Bachelor of Business Science in Quantitative Management
APS 38
Bachelor of Commerce General
APS 34
Bachelor of Commerce Inter-Faculty
APS 34
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
APS 34
Bachelor of Commerce in Law
APS 34
Bachelor of Economics
APS 34
Bachelor of Economics in Environmental Science
APS 34
Bachelor of Economics in Mineral Economics
APS 34
Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase
APS 39
Faculty of Humanities
Bachelor of Divinity
APS 60
Bachelor of Theology
APS 60
ECP Bachelor of Divinity
APS 55
ECP Bachelor of Theology
APS 55
Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
APS 40
Bachelor of Business Science and Bachelor of Laws
APS 40
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws
APS 40
Bachelor of Laws Four Year Programme
APS 40
Bachelor of Laws Three Year Programme
APS 40
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws
APS 40
Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Laws
APS 40
Faculty of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Pharmacy
APS 40
Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Science
APS 39
Bachelor of Science Extended Studies Programme
APS 32
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
APS 40
Bachelor of Science in Software Development
APS 40
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 Rhodes prospectus before you apply.
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Popular programmes at Rhodes
Bachelor of Divinity
60+
Bachelor of Theology
60+
ECP Bachelor of Divinity
55+
ECP Bachelor of Theology
55+
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
40+
About Rhodes
Rhodes sits in Makhanda and is known for its small classes and tight community feel. If you want a campus where people actually know your name, this is the place. Rhodes is especially respected for journalism, science, pharmacy, and arts.
Campus and residence
Rhodes is famous for its res system. Most first-years get a spot in res, which makes making friends easy. Res fees depend on your choices, so check the official page for the full list.
How does Rhodes University calculate APS? Common questions
These are the calculator questions that matter most before you apply.
Need help with Rhodes University?
If you are stuck between programmes, deadlines, or subject requirements, send us a message and we'll help.
Get help on WhatsAppRhodes does not use the 42 point scale. It divides each of your best 6 subject percentages by 10 and adds the results, so 76% is worth 7.6 rather than a flat 6. Life Orientation is excluded and any subject below 40% scores nothing. The maximum is 60. Because it keeps decimals, the gap between 71% and 79% is not lost the way it is on a 1 to 7 conversion.
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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