Tshwane University of Technology
#19
In South Africa
Unranked globally
In the world
TUT is known for practical courses that get you job-ready. You need at least 23 APS for vocational diplomas and 25 APS for most other programs.
Ranking source: User-provided local order
www.tut.ac.za is the official Tshwane University of Technology site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
How does TUT calculate APS?
TUT uses standard best-6 aps. Your best 6 NSC subjects are converted to APS points using the standard bands: 80-100% = 7, 70-79% = 6, 60-69% = 5, 50-59% = 4, 40-49% = 3, 30-39% = 2, and 0-29% = 1. Life Orientation is excluded from the core APS total. TUT can be strict on qualification endorsements and often ignores level-1 subject results when screening applications.
Does TUT include Life Orientation in APS?
No. Life Orientation is excluded from the core APS total.
What's the TUT APS system at a glance?
- Method
- Standard best-6 APS
- Max APS
- 42
- LO rule
- No
- Basis
- Standard best 6 (LO excluded)
How to calculate your TUT APS step by step
- Convert each eligible subject into APS points using the 1-7 bands.
- Keep English and the course-required subjects in the mix where a faculty asks for them.
- Add the best eligible subjects on that university's calculator method and compare the total with the programme cut-off.
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About TUT
TUT sits in Pretoria and is one of SA's biggest universities of technology. It's known for hands-on, practical courses that focus on getting you work experience while you study. If...
Campus & res
TUT’s campuses are spread out, and you’ll find plenty of societies and practical facilities, especially for science and engineering. Accommodation info isn't detailed here, but res...
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Get help on WhatsAppTUT uses the standard APS method based on your best 6 subjects excluding Life Orientation, converted to points from 1 to 7. The maximum is 42. That makes TUT easier to compare with other standard-scale universities, even though its programme mix is more practical and technology-focused.
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.