Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University

#18

In South Africa

Unranked globally

In the world

SPU is in Kimberley, right in the Northern Cape. You need at least 25 APS to get in, but some courses want 30 APS or more.

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www.spu.ac.za is the official Sol Plaatje University site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.

How does SPU calculate APS?

SPU uses best-7 aps with capped lo. SPU uses 7 subjects in the total and can reward very high distinctions more than a flat 7-point model. Life Orientation is included on a capped scale rather than as a full subject value. Some SPU calculations award bonus value for Mathematics and Home Language performance.

Does SPU include Life Orientation in APS?

Partially. Life Orientation is included on a capped scale rather than as a full subject value.

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What's the SPU APS system at a glance?

Method
Best-7 APS with capped LO
Max APS
45
LO rule
Partial
Basis
Best 7 with capped LO

How to calculate your SPU APS step by step

  1. Convert your 7 eligible subjects into SPU's points scale.
  2. Limit Life Orientation to the reduced cap used by SPU.
  3. Add any Mathematics or Home Language bonus value before comparing yourself with the programme minimum.

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SPU uses the standard APS-style best-6 framework for most admissions screening. That makes the basic calculation feel familiar if you have already used the calculator for other standard-scale universities. What changes most is the programme mix and the local competition for smaller cohorts.

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

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