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
What APS do you need for UKZN?
Programmes at UKZN range from about APS 28 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-subject APS (bands) (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
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 28
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 32
Bachelor of Commerce 4 General (Extended Curriculum)
APS 28
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.
UKZN requirements: common questions
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