The University of South Africa
#10 (tied)
In South Africa
#1201-1500
In the world
Unisa is the big name for distance learning in SA. You need around 18 APS or higher, depending on your course, to get in.
Ranking source: THE 2026
What APS do you need for UNISA?
Programmes at UNISA range from about APS 14 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 30 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. UNISA scores APS using Qualification-specific APS screening (max 42).
Popular programme cut-offs at UNISA
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Law (LLB)
- Bachelor of Procedural Law
- Teaching (BEd)
- Higher Certificate in Education Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase
- Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Computing
- Commerce (BCom)
- Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences
- Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science in Computing
College of Accounting Sciences
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting
APS 20
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Internal Auditing
APS 20
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Management Accounting
APS 20
Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Taxation
APS 20
Diploma in Accounting Sciences
APS 18
Higher Certificate in Accounting Sciences
APS 14
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management
APS 21
Bachelor of Consumer Science
APS 21
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
APS 23
Diploma in Agricultural Management
APS 18
Diploma in Animal Health
APS 18
Diploma in Ornamental Horticulture
APS 18
College of Economic and Management Sciences
Bachelor of Administration
APS 20
Bachelor of Commerce
APS 21
Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management
APS 21
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
APS 21
Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management
APS 21
Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial and Organisational Psychology
APS 22
Bachelor of Commerce in Law
APS 22
Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management
APS 21
Diploma in Administrative Management
APS 18
Diploma in Human Resource Management
APS 18
Diploma in Marketing Management
APS 18
Diploma in Public Administration and Management
APS 18
Diploma in Small Business Management
APS 18
Diploma in Tourism Management
APS 18
College of Education
Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching
APS 23
Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching
APS 23
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
APS 20
Higher Certificate in Education Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase
APS 15
Higher Certificate in Education Senior Phase Maths and Science Education
APS 15
Higher Certificate in Education Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
APS 15
College of Human Sciences
Bachelor of Arts
APS 21
Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy and Economics
APS 23
Bachelor of Social Work
APS 22
Bachelor of Theology
APS 21
College of Law
Bachelor of Laws
APS 30
Bachelor of Procedural Law
APS 25
College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Science Applied Mathematics and Physics
APS 25
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
APS 25
Bachelor of Science in Computing
APS 20
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences
APS 20
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics
APS 25
Bachelor of Technology
APS 20
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 UNISA prospectus before you apply.
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