University of Cape Town
#1
In South Africa
#164
In the world
If you want to study in Cape Town with some of the best in SA, UCT is the spot. You need to meet their strict entry criteria, so check your APS carefully.
Ranking source: THE 2026
www.uct.ac.za is the official University of Cape Town site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
How does UCT calculate APS?
UCT uses the Faculty Points Score (FPS), not the traditional 42-point APS. Your FPS adds the raw NSC percentages of your best 6 subjects (excluding Life Orientation and Life Sciences overlaps), for a total out of 600.
Faculty cutoffs sit well below 600. Humanities starts near 380 FPS, Commerce near 420, Science near 420, Engineering near 450, and Health Sciences (MBChB) from around 510 FPS. Check the official UCT prospectus for exact details.
Does UCT include Life Orientation in APS?
No. Life Orientation is excluded.
What's the UCT APS system at a glance?
- Method
- Percentage-sum APS
- Max APS
- 600
- LO rule
- No
- Basis
- Faculty Points Score (raw % sum, best 6, LO & LS excluded)
How to calculate your UCT APS step by step
- Identify the 6 eligible subjects UCT will use, including English and any required subjects.
- Keep the raw percentages instead of collapsing them into 1-7 points.
- Compare that subject total with the faculty score needed for your chosen programme.
Calculate your APS score
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Popular programs
Min. APS
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB
810+
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB - Band A
810+
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery - MBChB - Band B
807+
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy - Band B
797+
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Band B
782+
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Get help on WhatsAppUCT does not use the standard 42-point APS system. It adds the actual percentages from your best 6 subjects, excluding Life Orientation, to create a Faculty Points Score out of 600. If a subject is below 40%, it contributes zero. English and any required programme subjects must still be part of the 6 subjects UCT considers.
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.