University of the Free StateAPS Calculator
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UFS is ranked 9 in South Africa and most of its 142 programmes want 28-34 APS , so it's a solid target if your marks sit in the middle range.
Ranking source: THE 2026
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 · Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English HL 70%+, English FAL 70%+
- Teaching (BEd)
- Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in Afrikaans Home Language · English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Afrikaans HL 50%+
- Engineering
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design · English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Engineering Graphics and Design 50%+
- Medicine (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB) · Maths 60%+, English HL 60%+, English FAL 60%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
- Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) · Maths 50%+, English 50%+
- Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems (CompInfoSys) · Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences
Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc)
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 34
Bachelor of Administration (BAdmin)
Subjects: Maths 30%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Bachelor of Administration (QwaQwa Campus)
Subjects: Maths 30%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce (Law)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+
APS 33
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Business Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Business and Financial Analytics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English 50%+
APS 34
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Economics
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Finance
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Human Resource Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Management (QwaQwa Campus)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Marketing
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 50%+
APS 28
Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in Afrikaans Home Language
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Afrikaans HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in English Home Language
Subjects: English HL 50%+, Afrikaans HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in Sesotho Home Language
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Sesotho HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase - Specialisation in isiZulu Home Language
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, IsiZulu HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Life Skills and Social Sciences, and isiZulu Home Language
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, IsiZulu HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Life Skills, Social Sciences, and Afrikaans Home Language
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Afrikaans HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Life Skills, Social Sciences, and English Home Language
Subjects: English HL 50%+, Afrikaans FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Life Skills, Social Sciences, and Sesotho Home Language
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Sesotho HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and English Home Language
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, Afrikaans FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and Sesotho Home Language
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Sesotho HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology, and isiZulu Home Language
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, IsiZulu HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase - Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Technology, and Afrikaans Home Language
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Afrikaans HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Accounting and Business Studies
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Accounting 50%+, Business Studies 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Afrikaans HL and English
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Afrikaans HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - EMS and Accounting / Business Studies
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Accounting 50%+, Economics 50%+, Business Studies 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - English and History
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Geography and Life Sciences
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Geography 60%+, Life Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Natural Sciences and Mathematics / Mathematics and Life Sciences
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+, Life Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Sesotho HL and English FAL
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Sesotho HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Sesotho HL and History
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Sesotho HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Technology and Engineering Graphics and Design
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Engineering Graphics and Design 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - Technology and Life Sciences
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - isiZulu HL and English FAL
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, IsiZulu HL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Phase - isiZulu HL and History
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, IsiZulu HL 50%+
APS 30
Faculty of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Biokinetics (BBiok)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 60%+, Life Sciences 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Medical Science with specialisation in Radiation Science (BMedSc)
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English 60%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB ChB)
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 60%+, English FAL 60%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 36
Bachelor of Nursing
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOccTher)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 60%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 33
Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 60%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 33
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics BSc (Dietetics)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 60%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 33
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy BSc (Physiotherapy)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 60%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 33
Bachelor of Sport Coaching (B SportCoach)
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - four years
Subjects: Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English HL 70%+, English FAL 70%+
APS 33
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agricultural Economics
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agricultural Extension
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 80%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Agricultural Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 80%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Animal Production Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 80%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Crop Production Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 80%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Irrigation Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 80%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Mixed Farming Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 80%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Actuarial Science
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 34
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Agrometeorology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Behavioural Genetics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Botany
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Entomology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Genetics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Microbiology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Physiology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Statistics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry and Zoology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Entomology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Genetics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Microbiology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Plant Breeding
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Plant Pathology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Botany and Zoology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Botany
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Microbiology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Physics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Climate Sciences
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems (CompInfoSys)
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Business Management
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Chemistry
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Mathematical Statistics
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Mathematics
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Physics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Crop Health Management
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Data Science
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Econometrics
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Entomology and Genetics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Entomology and Microbiology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Entomology and Zoology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Geology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Sciences
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 70%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 34
Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Microbiology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Physiology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Genetics and Zoology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Geochemistry
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Geography
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Geography and Environmental Science
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Geoinformatics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Geology Specialisation
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Geology and Chemistry
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Geology and Physics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Chemistry
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Physics
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Statistics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology and Zoology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Physics and Agrometeorology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Physics and Astrophysics
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Physics and Engineering Subjects
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Plant Breeding
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Plant Health Ecology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Plant Pathology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Psychometrics
Subjects: Maths 70%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Soil Science
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Statistics and Economics
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Statistics and Psychology
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects: Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Faculty of the Built Environment
Bachelor of Architecture
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Construction Economics and Management
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management (Compact Learning)
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Economics 50%+, Business Studies 50%+, Accounting 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Quantity Surveying (Compact Learning)
Subjects: Maths 60%+, English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+, Economics 50%+, Business Studies 50%+, Accounting 50%+
APS 30
Faculty of the Humanities
Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Theatre Arts
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - General
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - General (QwaQwa Campus)
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Governance and Political Transformation
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Organisational Communication
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Language Practice
Subjects: English 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Languages
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Community Development
Subjects: English 60%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Music
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Social Sciences (QwaQwa Campus)
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
APS 30
Bachelor of Social Work
Subjects: English HL 60%+, English FAL 60%+
APS 30
Diploma in Music
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 25
Higher Certificate in Music Performance
Subjects: English 50%+
APS 20
Faculty of Theology and Religion
Bachelor of Divinity
Subjects: English HL 50%+, English FAL 50%+
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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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.
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About UFS
UFS sits in Bloemfontein and runs 142 programmes across 8 faculties, from Built Environment to Theology and Religion.
Campus and residence
Check the official UFS Kovsie Life page for exact details on res options, costs, and how to apply for a spot. Res spaces at any university tend to fill up fast, so it's safer to sort your accommodation application as early as you can once you're accepted.
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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