University of the Western Cape
#7
In South Africa
#601-800
In the world
UWC is the spot if you care about social justice and want to study in Cape Town. No application fee, but you need the right APS to get in.
Ranking source: THE 2026
What APS do you need for UWC?
Programmes at UWC range from about APS 30 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 40 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. UWC scores APS using Weighted best 7 (English + Maths heavier) (max 49).
Popular programme cut-offs at UWC
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Law (LLB)
- Bachelor of Commerce - Law
- Teaching (BEd)
- Bachelor of Education - Accounting (FET), Economics and Management Sciences
- Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Commerce - Law
- Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Bachelor of Arts
APS 35
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
APS 35
Bachelor of Theology
APS 35
Faculty of Community and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science
APS 30
Bachelor of Community Development
APS 30
Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery
APS 30
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics and Nutrition
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
APS 39
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Exercise Science
APS 33
Bachelor of Social Work
APS 34
Faculty of Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
APS 40
Bachelor of Oral Health
APS 33
Faculty of Education
Bachelor of Education - Accounting (FET), Economics and Management Sciences
APS 33
Bachelor of Education - Foundation Phase Teaching
APS 33
Bachelor of Education - Further Education and Training Teaching
APS 33
Bachelor of Education - Languages (SP & FET) and Life Orientation
APS 33
Bachelor of Education - Languages (SP & FET) and Mathematics
APS 33
Bachelor of Education - Languages (SP & FET) and Social Sciences
APS 33
Bachelor of Education - Mathematics (SP), Mathematical Literacy (SP & FET) and Natural Science
APS 33
Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Arts in Law (3 Year Programme)
APS 37
Bachelor of Commerce - Law
APS 30
Bachelor of Laws (4 Year Programme)
APS 37
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Pharmacy
APS 38
Bachelor of Science - Applied Geology
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Biodiversity and Conservation Biology
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Sciences
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Water Science
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical & Statistical Sciences
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Medical Bioscience
APS 33
Bachelor of Science - Physical Science
APS 33
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 UWC prospectus before you apply.
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