Stellenbosch University
#2
In South Africa
#301-350
In the world
Stellenbosch is known for tough entry requirements and top rankings. You need strong marks, like 65% or higher for some courses, to become a Matie.
Ranking source: THE 2026
www.sun.ac.za is the official Stellenbosch University site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
Does Stellenbosch use APS?
Stellenbosch no longer uses a traditional APS. It uses a percentage aggregate across your best 6 NSC subjects, excluding Life Orientation, for a score out of 100%.
Faculties publish minimum aggregates: most degrees need around 60% to 70%, and selection programmes like Medicine and Actuarial Sciences need mid-80s or higher with strong Maths and Physical Sciences.
Does Stellenbosch include Life Orientation in APS?
Not in the traditional sense. Life Orientation is excluded. Uses percentage aggregate, not traditional APS.
What's the Stellenbosch APS system at a glance?
- Method
- Percentage-average APS
- Max APS
- 100
- LO rule
- Aggregate
- Basis
- Percentage average across best 6 (LO excluded)
How to calculate your Stellenbosch APS step by step
- Take your best 6 eligible subjects and exclude Life Orientation.
- Use the raw percentages instead of converting everything into a plain 42-point total.
- Compare the resulting average or percentage-style score with the faculty cut-off.
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Popular programs
Min. APS
BCom (Management Sciences) Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP)
55
BSc in Forestry (Forestry and Wood Sciences)
60
BCom (Economic Sciences)
65
Diploma in Practical Music
40
About Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is one of the top universities in South Africa, sitting in the heart of the Western Cape winelands. People call it 'Maties' and it’s known for high academic standards...
Campus & res
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Get help on WhatsAppStellenbosch does not use the standard 1 to 7 APS total. It usually works from the average percentage of your best 6 NSC or IEB subjects, excluding Life Orientation. Your main language of learning is always included. That is why Stellenbosch requirements are usually expressed as percentage aggregates instead of points.
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.