University of the Free StateAPS Calculator
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UFS is a solid pick in the Free State if you want real options after matric. Most degrees need at least 28-34 APS to get in.
Ranking source: THE 2026
www.ufs.ac.za is the official University of the Free State site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
How does UFS calculate APS?
UFS scores six academic subjects on an 8 point ladder, where 90% or more is worth 8 rather than 7, for a core score out of 48. Life Orientation sits outside that six, but adds 1 point when it reaches Level 5 (60%), taking the maximum to 49 APS. Nothing below 30% scores at all, and English is compulsory on most programmes.
| Subject | Final % | APS level |
|---|---|---|
| English Home Language | 82% | 7 |
| Mathematics | 78% | 6 |
| Physical Sciences | 71% | 6 |
| Accounting | 65% | 5 |
| Geography | 64% | 5 |
| Afrikaans FAL | 58% | 4 |
| Best 6 core APS | 33 | |
| + Life Orientation (Level 5, 62%) | 62% | +1 |
| Final UFS APS | 34 / 49 |
Faculty cutoffs still apply. Medicine and Actuarial Sciences typically need mid-to-high 30s plus strong Maths and Physical Sciences.
Does UFS include Life Orientation in APS?
Partially. Life Orientation adds exactly 1 point from 60% (Level 5), however high the mark.
What's the UFS APS system at a glance?
- Method
- Best 6 plus one LO point
- Max APS
- 49
- LO rule
- Partial
- Basis
- Six academic subjects on an 8 point ladder + 1 LO point
How to calculate your UFS APS step by step
- Convert your six academic subjects on the 8 point ladder, scoring nothing below 30%.
- Add exactly 1 point for Life Orientation if you got 60% or more.
- Check the programme requirements because the LO bonus never replaces a missing subject minimum.
Before you apply, know what you want to study and check that you qualify. Use the calculator below to see your APS score and how it stacks up against UFS's requirements.
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What APS do you need for UFS?
Programmes at UFS range from about APS 20 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 36 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. UFS scores APS using Six academic subjects on an 8 point ladder + 1 LO point (max 49).
Popular programme cut-offs at UFS
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Law (LLB)
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - four years
- Teaching (BEd)
- Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in Afrikaans Home Language
- Engineering
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design
- Medicine (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)
- Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
- Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems (CompInfoSys)
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
APS 34
Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
APS 28
Bachelor of Administration (QwaQwa Campus)
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce (Law)
APS 31
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Business Management
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Business and Financial Analytics
APS 34
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Economics
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Finance
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Human Resource Management
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Management (QwaQwa Campus)
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Marketing
APS 28
Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in Afrikaans Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in English Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in Sesotho Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in isiZulu Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Life Skills and Social Sciences, and isiZulu Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Life Skills, Social Sciences, and Afrikaans Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Life Skills, Social Sciences, and English Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Life Skills, Social Sciences, and Sesotho Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and English Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and Sesotho Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and isiZulu Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology, and Afrikaans Home Language
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Accounting and Business Studies
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Afrikaans HL and English
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - EMS and Accounting / Business Studies
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - English and History
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Geography and Life Sciences
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Mathematics and Physical Sciences
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Natural Sciences and Mathematics / Mathematics and Life Sciences
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Sesotho HL and English FAL
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Sesotho HL and History
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Technology and Life Sciences
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - isiZulu HL and English FAL
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - isiZulu HL and History
APS 30
Faculty of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Biokinetics (BBiok)
APS 30
Bachelor of Medical Science with specialisation in Radiation Science (BMedSc)
APS 30
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)
APS 36
Bachelor of Nursing
APS 30
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOccTher)
APS 33
Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom)
APS 33
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics BSc (Dietetics)
APS 33
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy BSc (Physiotherapy)
APS 33
Bachelor of Sport Coaching (B SportCoach)
APS 30
Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - four years
APS 33
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agricultural Economics
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agricultural Extension
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agricultural Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Animal Production Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Crop Production Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Irrigation Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Mixed Farming Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
APS 34
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Agrometeorology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Behavioural Genetics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Botany
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Entomology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Genetics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Microbiology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Physiology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Statistics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Zoology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Entomology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Genetics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Microbiology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Plant Breeding
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Plant Pathology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Zoology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Biochemistry
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Botany
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Microbiology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Physics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Climate Sciences
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems (CompInfoSys)
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Business Management
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Chemistry
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Mathematical Statistics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Mathematics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Physics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Crop Health Management
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Econometrics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Entomology and Genetics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Entomology and Microbiology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Entomology and Zoology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Sciences
APS 34
Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Microbiology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Physiology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Zoology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Geochemistry
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Geography
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Geography and Environmental Science
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Geoinformatics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Geology Specialisation
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Geology and Chemistry
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Geology and Physics
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Chemistry
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Physics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Statistics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Zoology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Physics and Agrometeorology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Physics and Astrophysics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Physics and Engineering Subjects
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Plant Breeding
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Plant Health Ecology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Plant Pathology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Psychometrics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Soil Science
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Statistics and Economics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Statistics and Psychology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Food Systems
APS 30
Faculty of the Built Environment
Bachelor of Architecture
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Construction Economics and Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management (Compact Learning)
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying (Compact Learning)
APS 30
Faculty of the Humanities
Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Theatre Arts
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - General
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - General (QwaQwa Campus)
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Governance and Political Transformation
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Organisational Communication
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Language Practice
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Languages
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Music
APS 30
Bachelor of Community Development
APS 30
Bachelor of Social Sciences
APS 30
Bachelor of Social Sciences (QwaQwa Campus)
APS 30
Bachelor of Social Work
APS 30
Diploma in Music
APS 25
Higher Certificate in Music Performance
APS 20
Faculty of Theology and Religion
Bachelor of Divinity
APS 28
APS is the first gate. You also need the right subjects at the right level, and competitive programmes fill up, so they take the top students first and may add a test (like the NBT) or an interview. Always confirm the current cut-off in the official UFS prospectus before you apply.
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Popular programmes at UFS
Geography and Environmental Science
32
Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Management
28
Actuarial Science
34
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
32
About UFS
UFS sits right in Bloemfontein and is a proper go-to for anyone in the Free State or even from other provinces. It’s not as hard to get into as the big coastal varsities, but you still need decent marks.
Campus and residence
UFS has res on campus and some accredited off-campus options for when res is full. On-campus spots go fast, so apply early if you want a place. Private accommodation is an option, but you’ll need to handle your own lease and payments.
How does University of the Free State calculate APS? Common questions
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Get help on WhatsAppUFS scores six academic subjects on an 8 point ladder where 90% or more scores 8, then adds exactly 1 point for Life Orientation if you got 60% or more. The maximum is 49. Nothing below 30% scores at all. UFS works an example through in its own prospectus: five subjects at level 5 gives 25, one more at level 4 gives 4, and the Life Orientation point makes 30.
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.
Where we show how your APS compares to other students, those marks are typed in by students themselves and are not verified. The comparison covers people who used this calculator, not every matric learner in South Africa, so it shows you what is normal here rather than a national ranking.
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