University of the Witwatersrand
#3
In South Africa
#301-350
In the world
Wits is where you go if you want to study in Joburg and aim high. Some courses need 44+ APS and Maths, so bring your A-game if you want in.
Ranking source: THE 2026
www.wits.ac.za is the official University of the Witwatersrand site. Always confirm programme cutoffs in the current prospectus before you apply.
Does Wits include Life Orientation in APS?
Yes. Wits includes Life Orientation in APS, but at a lower weighting than your core academic subjects.
Wits uses a weighted best-7 calculation out of 54 points. English and Maths carry a bonus, LO contributes a capped value, and all 7 subjects count rather than only the best 6.
Does Wits include Life Orientation in APS?
Partially. Life Orientation is included, but at a lower weighting than the main academic subjects.
What's the Wits APS system at a glance?
- Method
- Weighted best-7 APS
- Max APS
- 54
- LO rule
- Partial
- Basis
- Weighted best 7 (English + Maths bonus)
How to calculate your Wits APS step by step
- Convert 7 eligible subjects into the Wits scale.
- Count Life Orientation at the lower weighting Wits uses.
- Add the English and Mathematics bonus points when you meet the required threshold.
Popular programs
Min. APS
Bachelor of Commerce
38+
Accounting Science
44+
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
36+
Computer Science
44+
Bachelor of Education (BEd) Foundation Phase Teaching
37+
About Wits
Wits is one of the most well-known universities in South Africa, sitting right in the centre of Johannesburg. If you want a place that’s tough to get into and has a big city vibe,...
Campus & res
Self-catering starts around R55,000 per year, catered options start around R67,554. You also need to handle your residence application before 30 September.
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