University of Johannesburg
#4
In South Africa
#351-400
In the world
UJ is straight-up practical, with a big city vibe and solid support for first-years. You need at least 28 APS to get in, but some courses want higher.
Ranking source: THE 2026
www.uj.ac.za is the official University of Johannesburg site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
How does UJ calculate APS?
UJ 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. UJ uses the familiar best-6 method, but oversubscribed programmes often need a buffer above the published minimum.
Does UJ include Life Orientation in APS?
No. Life Orientation is excluded from the core APS total.
What's the UJ 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 UJ 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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30
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28
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28
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28
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Get help on WhatsAppUJ uses the standard 42-point APS scale. It takes your best 6 subjects, excludes Life Orientation, converts each result to points from 1 to 7, and adds the total. That makes UJ much easier to compare with universities like UP, NWU, and UFS than with UCT or Wits.
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.