Vaal University of TechnologyAPS Calculator
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VUT is a University of Technology in Vanderbijlpark that trains you for hands-on careers in engineering, business and applied sciences, with some diplomas open to just 20 APS .
Ranking source: User-provided local order
Before you apply, know what you want to study and check that you qualify. Use the calculator below to see your APS score and how it stacks up against VUT's requirements.
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Enter your matric marks below. We'll convert them into your APS for every university or pick a specific one.
What APS do you need for VUT?
Programmes at VUT range from about APS 19 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 27 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. VUT scores APS using Best 6 on an 8 point ladder (LO excluded) (max 48).
Popular programme cut-offs at VUT
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Teaching (BEd)
- Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching · Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
- Engineering
- Extended Diploma in Chemical Engineering · Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
- Commerce (BCom)
- Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting · Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+
Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+, Life Sciences 60%+
APS 27
Diploma in Agricultural Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 40%+
APS 21
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+
APS 21
Diploma in Biotechnology
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 60%+, Life Sciences 50%+
APS 23
Diploma in Environmental Science
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 21
Diploma in Information Technology
Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English 50%+, Information Technology 50%+
APS 24
Diploma in Non-Destructive Testing
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 19
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 24
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 24
Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 24
Diploma in Electronic Engineering
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 24
Diploma in Industrial Engineering
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 24
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 24
Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 24
Diploma in Operations Management
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 23
Diploma in Power Engineering
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 24
Diploma in Process Control Engineering
Subjects: Maths 50%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 50%+
APS 24
Extended Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Extended Diploma in Computer Systems Engineering
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Extended Diploma in Electronic Engineering
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Extended Diploma in Industrial Engineering
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Extended Diploma in Metallurgical Engineering
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Extended Diploma in Power Engineering
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Extended Diploma in Process Control Engineering
Subjects: Maths 40%+, English 40%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Faculty of Human Sciences
Bachelor of Communication Studies
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 60%+
APS 20
Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase and FET Teaching
Subjects: Maths 50%+, Technical Maths 50%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English 50%+, Physical Sciences 40%+
APS 22
Diploma in Ecotourism Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Life Sciences 50%+
APS 20
Diploma in Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design and Fine Art
Subjects: Maths 30%+, Technical Maths 30%+, Maths Lit 40%+, English 50%+
APS 21
Diploma in Food Service Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+
APS 20
Diploma in Labour Law
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 60%+
APS 24
Diploma in Legal Assistance
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 60%+
APS 23
Diploma in Policing
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+
APS 20
Diploma in Public Relations
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+
APS 20
Diploma in Safety Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+
APS 21
Diploma in Tourism Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+, Geography 50%+
APS 20
Faculty of Management Sciences
Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+
APS 22
Diploma in Financial Information Systems
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 60%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+
APS 20
Diploma in Human Resources Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+
APS 20
Diploma in Internal Auditing
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 70%+, English 50%+, Accounting 50%+
APS 23
Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+
APS 20
Diploma in Marketing
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+
APS 20
Diploma in Retail Business Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+
APS 21
Diploma in Sport Management
Subjects: Maths 40%+, Technical Maths 40%+, Maths Lit 50%+, English 50%+
APS 21
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 VUT prospectus before you apply.
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www.vut.ac.za is the official Vaal University of Technology site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
How does VUT calculate APS?
VUT uses standard best 6. Your best 6 NSC subjects are converted to APS points using the standard bands: 90 to 100% = 8, 80 to 89% = 7, 70 to 79% = 6, 60 to 69% = 5, 50 to 59% = 4, 40 to 49% = 3, 30 to 39% = 2, and 0 to 29% = 1. Life Orientation is excluded from the core APS total. VUT caps the calculation at six subjects explicitly, and a 90%+ mark scores 8 rather than 7.
Does VUT include Life Orientation in APS?
No. Life Orientation is excluded from the core APS total.
What's the VUT APS system at a glance?
- Method
- Standard best 6
- Max APS
- 48
- LO rule
- No
- Basis
- Best 6 on an 8 point ladder (LO excluded)
How to calculate your VUT APS step by step
- Convert each eligible subject into APS points using the 1 to 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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Popular programmes at VUT
Diploma in Human Resources Management
20-21
Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
20-21
Diploma in Food Service Management
20-21
Diploma in Fashion, Photography, Graphic Design and Fine Art
21-22
About VUT
VUT sits in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, and it runs practical, career focused diplomas and degrees across four faculties: Human Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and Technology, and Applied and Computer Sciences.
Campus and residence
Residence applications close on 31 October 2026 , a bit later than the academic application deadline, so do not leave your housing sorted until the last minute. On campus housing tends to work out cheaper than private accommodation nearby.
How does Vaal University of Technology calculate APS? Common questions
These are the calculator questions that matter most before you apply.
Need help with Vaal University of Technology?
If you are stuck between programmes, deadlines, or subject requirements, send us a message and we'll help.
Get help on WhatsAppVUT counts your best 6 subjects and excludes Life Orientation, but it uses an 8 point ladder where 90% or more scores 8. The maximum is 48, not 42. Your VUT number compares with UKZN, NWU, WSU and UniZulu, and not with UP or UJ.
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.
Where we show how your APS compares to other students, those marks are typed in by students themselves and are not verified. The comparison covers people who used this calculator, not every matric learner in South Africa, so it shows you what is normal here rather than a national ranking.
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