University of Pretoria
#6
In South Africa
#501-600
In the world
UP is known for strong academics and big campus life in Gauteng. You generally need at least 28 APS to get in, but some courses want more.
Ranking source: THE 2026
www.up.ac.za is the official University of Pretoria site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
How does UP calculate APS?
The APS score at the University of Pretoria is calculated from your best 6 NSC subjects, excluding Life Orientation. Each subject contributes 1 to 7 points based on your final NSC level, for a maximum of 42 APS.
English is compulsory and some programmes require Maths (not Maths Lit). UP publishes minimum APS requirements per faculty, and many degrees also weigh NBT scores alongside your APS.
Does UP include Life Orientation in APS?
No. Life Orientation is excluded from the core APS total.
What's the UP 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 UP 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.
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Min. APS
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30
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30
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30
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32
Bachelor of Arts in Audiology
32
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Get help on WhatsAppUP uses the standard APS method. It takes your best 6 subjects, excludes Life Orientation, converts each result to a 1 to 7 point value, and adds the total. The maximum is 42. This is the same broad system used by universities like UJ, NWU, UFS, and UKZN.
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.