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
What APS do you need for Wits?
Programmes at Wits range from about APS 32 for the lowest-entry courses up to APS 46 for the most competitive. The minimum APS and required subjects for each programme are below, grouped by faculty. Wits scores APS using Weighted best 7 (English + Maths bonus) (max 54).
Popular programme cut-offs at Wits
The minimum APS for the programmes people ask about most. Aim higher than the minimum for competitive courses.
- Law (LLB)
- Accounting
- Teaching (BEd)
- Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase Teaching
- Engineering
- Architectural Studies
- Medicine (MBChB)
- Medicine and Surgery
- Commerce (BCom)
- Accounting
- Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science General
Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management
Accounting
APS 38
Accounting Science
APS 44
Bachelor of Commerce General
APS 38
Bachelor of Commerce Information Systems
APS 38
Bachelor of Commerce Politics, Philosophy and Economics
APS 38
Bachelor of Commerce with Law
APS 43
Economic Science
APS 42
LLB (four-year stream)
APS 46
Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Aeronautical Engineering
APS 42
Architectural Studies
APS 34
Biomedical Engineering
APS 42
Chemical Engineering
APS 42
Civil Engineering
APS 42
Construction Studies
APS 36
Digital Arts
APS 42
Electrical Engineering
APS 42
Industrial Engineering
APS 42
Mechanical Engineering
APS 42
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
APS 42
Mining Engineering
APS 42
Property Studies
APS 36
Urban and Regional Planning
APS 36
Faculty of Health Sciences
Biokinetics
APS 35
Biomedical Sciences
APS 35
Clinical Medical Practice
APS 40
Dental Science
APS 40
Health Systems Sciences
APS 35
Medicine and Surgery
APS 42
Nursing
APS 32
Occupational Therapy
APS 35
Oral Health Sciences
APS 35
Pharmacy
APS 38
Physiotherapy
APS 38
Faculty of Humanities
Audiology
APS 34
Bachelor of Arts
APS 36
Bachelor of Arts Law
APS 43
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts
APS 36
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television
APS 34
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
APS 34
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance
APS 34
Bachelor of Education Foundation Phase Teaching
APS 37
Bachelor of Education Intermediate Phase Teaching
APS 37
Bachelor of Education Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching
APS 37
Bachelor of Music
APS 34
Social Work
APS 34
Speech-Language Pathology
APS 34
Faculty of Science
Actuarial Science
APS 42
Astronomy and Astrophysics
APS 43
Bachelor of Science General
APS 42
Biological Sciences
APS 43
Chemistry with Chemical Engineering
APS 43
Computational and Applied Mathematics
APS 44
Computer Science
APS 44
Environmental Studies
APS 42
Geographical and Archaeological Sciences
APS 42
Geological Sciences
APS 42
Geospatial Sciences
APS 42
Materials Science
APS 43
Mathematical Sciences
APS 42
Physical Sciences (Chemistry/Physics)
APS 42
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 Wits prospectus before you apply.
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