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.
Popular programs
Min. APS
Bachelor of Arts
30
Bachelor of Arts in Information Design
30
Bachelor of Social Work
30
Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology
32
Bachelor of Arts in Audiology
32
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