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.
Ranking source: User-provided local order
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.
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
- Convert your 7 eligible subjects into SPU's points scale.
- Limit Life Orientation to the reduced cap used by SPU.
- Add any Mathematics or Home Language bonus value before comparing yourself with the programme minimum.
Popular programmes at SPU
Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting
25
Bachelor of Arts
30
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Senior Phase & FET Phase
30
About SPU
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is right in the heart of Kimberley, Northern Cape, and it’s one of the youngest universities in South Africa. If you want a campus that’s still growing...
Campus and residence
SPU is split across a few campuses in Kimberley, so you won’t have to deal with long travel between classes. There’s res available, but space is limited, so apply for accommodation...
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