University of Kwazulu Natal
#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-subject 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. UKZN still follows the familiar APS point bands for most undergraduate screening, even though programme and faculty cut-offs can 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-subject APS
- Max APS
- 48
- LO rule
- No
- Basis
- Best-subject APS (bands)
How to calculate your UKZN 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 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 busine...
Campus & res
If you want residence or financial aid, handle those separately after your CAO application. Each university still has its own housing and registration process.
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