University of Kwazulu NatalAPS Calculator
#5
In South Africa
#501-600
In the world
UKZN is a solid pick if you want options in science, business, or teaching. You need at least 28 APS for many degrees, but some programs want more.
Ranking source: THE 2026
www.ukzn.ac.za is the official University of Kwazulu Natal site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
How does UKZN calculate APS?
UKZN uses best 6 on an 8 point scale. Your best 6 NSC subjects are converted to APS points using the standard bands: 90 to 100% = 8, 80 to 89% = 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. UKZN runs the 8 point ladder, so 90%+ scores an 8. Programme and faculty cut-offs still vary widely.
Does UKZN include Life Orientation in APS?
No. Life Orientation is excluded from the core APS total.
What's the UKZN APS system at a glance?
- Method
- Best 6 on an 8 point scale
- Max APS
- 48
- LO rule
- No
- Basis
- Best 6 on an 8 point ladder (LO excluded)
How to calculate your UKZN 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 UKZN'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 UKZN?
Programmes at UKZN range from about APS 26 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 45 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. UKZN scores APS using Best 6 on an 8 point ladder (LO excluded) (max 48).
Popular programme cut-offs at UKZN
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Law (LLB)
- Bachelor of Commerce 4 General (Extended Curriculum)
- Engineering
- Bachelor of Science - Augmented Programme
- Medicine (MBChB)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Commerce 4 General (Extended Curriculum)
- Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science - Augmented Programme
College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
BSc Eng Agricultural
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Bachelor of Agriculture - Agricultural Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Agriculture - Extension and Rural Resource Management
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
APS 35
Bachelor of Science - Augmented Programme
APS 26
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry and Chemical Technology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Information Technology
APS 35
Bachelor of Science - Crop and Horticultural Science
APS 35
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Human Nutrition
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Engineering Access
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Earth Science
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Geographic Information Systems and Earth Observation
APS 35
Bachelor of Science - Geological Science
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Industrial and Applied Biotechnology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science - Land Surveying
APS 40
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
APS 32
Bachelor of Science Stream - Life and Earth Sciences
APS 32
Bachelor of Science Stream - Mathematics
APS 38
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Agribusiness
APS 35
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Agricultural Economics
APS 32
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Agricultural Plant Sciences
APS 32
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Animal and Poultry Science
APS 35
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Plant Pathology
APS 35
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Soil Science
APS 35
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Agricultural
APS 40
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Chemical
APS 40
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Civil
APS 40
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Computer
APS 40
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Electrical
APS 40
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Electronic
APS 40
Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Mechanical
APS 40
College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Audiology
APS 32
Bachelor of Dental Therapy
APS 32
Bachelor of Medical Science - Anatomy
APS 35
Bachelor of Medical Science - Physiology
APS 35
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
APS 45
Bachelor of Nursing
APS 32
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
APS 32
Bachelor of Optometry
APS 38
Bachelor of Oral Hygiene
APS 32
Bachelor of Pharmacy
APS 38
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
APS 38
Bachelor of Speech-Language Therapy
APS 32
Bachelor of Sport Science
APS 32
College of Law and Management Studies
Bachelor of Administration
APS 32
Bachelor of Business Administration
APS 30
Bachelor of Business Science in Economics
APS 40
Bachelor of Business Science in Finance
APS 40
Bachelor of Business Science in Investment Science
APS 40
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
APS 38
Bachelor of Commerce - General
APS 35
Bachelor of Commerce 4 Accounting (Extended Curriculum)
APS 28
Bachelor of Commerce 4 General (Extended Curriculum)
APS 26
Bachelor of Laws
APS 38
Bachelor of Laws (Part-time)
APS 38
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 UKZN prospectus before you apply.
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Popular programmes at UKZN
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
48-32
Bachelor of Commerce Extended Curriculum (Accounting)
48-28
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology
48-30
Bachelor of Science in Crop and Horticultural Science
48-28
Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase)
48-28
About UKZN
UKZN is one of the bigger universities in KwaZulu-Natal, with campuses in Durban and Pietermaritzburg. It’s a proper choice if you’re into science, engineering, teaching, or business.
Campus and residence
If you want residence or financial aid, handle those separately after your CAO application. Each university still has its own housing and registration process.
How does University of Kwazulu Natal calculate APS? Common questions
These are the calculator questions that matter most before you apply.
Need help with University of Kwazulu Natal?
If you are stuck between programmes, deadlines, or subject requirements, send us a message and we'll help.
Get help on WhatsAppYou do not apply directly to UKZN for standard undergraduate admission. You apply through the Central Applications Office at cao.ac.za, choose your UKZN programmes there, and CAO sends the application on. Missing that CAO step is one of the easiest ways to lose your place in the process.
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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