University of JohannesburgAPS Calculator
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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. Your best 6 NSC subjects are converted to APS points using the standard bands: 80 to 100% = 7, 70 to 79% = 6, 60 to 69% = 5, 50 to 59% = 4, 40 to 49% = 3, 30 to 39% = 2, and 0 to 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
- 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 to 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.
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 UJ's requirements.
Calculate your APS score
Enter your matric marks below. We'll convert them into your APS for every university or pick a specific one.
What APS do you need for UJ?
Programmes at UJ range from about APS 19 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 34 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. UJ scores APS using Standard best 6 (LO excluded) (max 42).
Popular programme cut-offs at UJ
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Law (LLB)
- Bachelor of Arts (Law)
- Teaching (BEd)
- BEd Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching Grade R-3
- Engineering
- Diploma in Management Services
- Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Commerce in Sport Management
- Science (BSc)
- Extended BSc Construction
College of Business and Economics
Bachelor of Accounting (CA)
APS 33
Bachelor of Arts in Public Management and Governance
APS 26
Bachelor of Commerce Extended Degree in Accounting
APS 25
Bachelor of Commerce Extended Degree in Business Management
APS 25
Bachelor of Commerce Extended Degree in Economics and Econometrics
APS 25
Bachelor of Commerce Extended Degree in Finance
APS 25
Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy (Online)
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
APS 26
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometrics
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management
APS 26
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology
APS 26
Bachelor of Commerce in Information Management
APS 26
Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems
APS 26
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management
APS 26
Bachelor of Commerce in Transport and Logistics Management
APS 27
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
APS 26
Bachelor of Human Resource Management
APS 28
Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Online)
APS 28
Bachelor of Tourism Development and Management
APS 26
Diploma in Accountancy
APS 22
Diploma in Business Information Technology
APS 22
Diploma in Financial Services Operations
APS 22
Diploma in Food and Beverage Operations
APS 22
Diploma in Logistics
APS 24
Diploma in Marketing
APS 22
Diploma in People Management
APS 22
Diploma in Retail Business Management
APS 22
Diploma in Small Business Management
APS 22
Diploma in Tourism Management
APS 22
Diploma in Transportation Management
APS 24
Extended Diploma in Logistics
APS 22
Extended Diploma in People Management
APS 19
Extended Diploma in Small Business Management
APS 19
Extended Diploma in Transportation Management
APS 22
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
BA Communication Design
APS 25
BA Digital Media Design
APS 25
BA Fashion Design
APS 25
BA Industrial Design
APS 25
BA Interior Design
APS 25
BA Visual Art
APS 25
Bachelor of Architecture
APS 30
Diploma in Architecture
APS 22
Diploma in Fashion Production
APS 22
Diploma in Jewellery Design and Manufacture
APS 22
Faculty of Education
BEd Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching Grade R-3
APS 28
BEd Degree in Intermediate Phase Teaching Grade 4-7
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Commerce Education Accounting
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Commerce Education Business Management
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Commerce Education Economics
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Geography
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Language Education Afrikaans
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Language Education English
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Language Education IsiZulu
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Language Education Sepedi
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Life Orientation Psychology
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Life Sciences
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Mathematics
APS 28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) - Physical Sciences
APS 28
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering
APS 30
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering
APS 28
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering
APS 30
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Extraction Metallurgy
APS 30
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering
APS 30
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical Engineering
APS 30
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mining Engineering
APS 23
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Physical Metallurgy
APS 30
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
APS 32
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
APS 32
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
APS 32
Bachelor of Mine Surveying
APS 23
Bachelor of Science in Construction
APS 30
Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
APS 27
Diploma in Management Services
APS 19
Diploma in Operations Management
APS 20
Extended BSc Construction
APS 26
Faculty of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Biokinetics
APS 32
Bachelor of Commerce in Sport Management
APS 23
Bachelor of Diagnostic Radiography
APS 31
Bachelor of Diagnostic Ultrasound
APS 31
Bachelor of Environmental Health
APS 24
Bachelor of Health Science in Chiropractic
APS 28
Bachelor of Health Science in Complementary Medicine
APS 28
Bachelor of Health Science in Emergency Medical Care
APS 27
Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Laboratory Science
APS 30
Bachelor of Health Science in Podiatry
APS 28
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Sport and Exercise Sciences
APS 27
Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine
APS 31
Bachelor of Nursing
APS 30
Bachelor of Optometry
APS 34
Bachelor of Radiation Therapy
APS 31
Diploma in Sport Management
APS 22
Faculty of Humanities
Bachelor of Arts
APS 27
Bachelor of Arts Extended with specialisation in Development Studies
APS 24
Bachelor of Arts Extended with specialisation in Linguistics
APS 24
Bachelor of Arts Extended with specialisation in Linguistics and Language Practice
APS 24
Bachelor of Arts Extended with specialisation in Strategic Communication
APS 24
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development and Leadership
APS 27
Bachelor of Arts with specialisation in Language Practice
APS 27
Bachelor of Arts with specialisation in Politics, Economics and Technology
APS 27
Bachelor of Social Work
APS 31
Diploma in Public Relations and Communication
APS 25
Extended Diploma in Public Relations and Communication
APS 24
Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Arts (Law)
APS 31
Bachelor of Commerce (Law)
APS 31
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
APS 31
Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
APS 33
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Mathematics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Botany
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Chemistry
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Botany and Chemistry
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Physics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Computational Science
APS 33
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Informatics
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Informatics specialising in AI
APS 34
Bachelor of Science in Geography and Environmental Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Geology and Chemistry
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Geology and Environmental Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geography
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Geology and Mathematics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Geology and Physics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Statistics and Computer Science
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Statistics and Economics (with Financial Orientation)
APS 33
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics (with Financial Orientation)
APS 33
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Informatics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (with Financial Orientation)
APS 33
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Psychology
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Applied Mathematics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics
APS 31
Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Biochemistry
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Psychology
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Biochemistry
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Chemistry
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Environmental Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Geography
APS 30
Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Physiology
APS 30
Computer Science and Informatics Extended
APS 26
Extended Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
APS 22
Extended Diploma in Biotechnology
APS 23
Extended Diploma in Food Technology
APS 22
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 UJ prospectus before you apply.
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Popular programmes at UJ
Bachelor of Architecture
30
BEd Degree in Foundation Phase Teaching
28
BEd Degree in Intermediate Phase Teaching
28
BEd Degree in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Grade 8-12) – Commerce Education Accounting
28
About UJ
UJ is right in the heart of Joburg, so you get a real city experience. It's known for being practical and career-focused, not just books and theory. A lot of people pick UJ because it's open to more than just top achievers.
Campus and residence
UJ has res options across all its campuses, but spots fill up fast. There’s accredited off-campus housing if you don’t get into res. Res costs start at R9,850 upfront and depend on how many days you stay.
How does University of Johannesburg calculate APS? Common questions
These are the calculator questions that matter most before you apply.
Need help with University of Johannesburg?
If you are stuck between programmes, deadlines, or subject requirements, send us a message and we'll help.
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.
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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