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.
Popular programs
Min. APS
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
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