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UWC in Bellville is known for welcoming first-generation students and charging no application fee, but you'll still need around 30 to 40 points depending on your course.

Fort Hare accepts many bachelor's degrees from 26 APS, though Education wants 28 APS, and it's based in Alice, Eastern Cape with campuses in East London and Bhisho.

SMU trains doctors, pharmacists, and health workers in Gauteng, and most programs need at least 32 APS out of a max 49, so grades matter a lot here.

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.

Wits ranks number one in Africa, but you'll need at least 36 APS for most degrees, and 46+ APS for LLB.

UFS is ranked #9 in South Africa and most of its 142 programmes want 28-34 APS, so it's a solid target if your marks sit in the middle range.

UP has seven campuses and 1,200+ programmes. You'll need 20 APS for a higher certificate up to 35 APS for tougher faculties like Engineering.

UJ is one of SA's biggest universities, strong in Business, Health Sciences and IT. Entry ranges from 23 APS to 34 APS depending on your program.

UCT is SA's oldest university, known for tough entry standards, especially in Health Sciences, using a Faculty Points Score out of 600 instead of standard APS.

TUT is known for practical, job-ready qualifications across engineering, IT, and design. Most diplomas need around 20-24 APS, though popular ones like Computer Science ask for 26 APS.

Unisa is South Africa's biggest distance learning university, where you study from home and don't need sky high marks, some qualifications accept as low as 14 APS.

DUT is a University of Technology in Durban known for practical, industry-focused diplomas and degrees, and you'll need at least 26-28 APS to get into most diploma programmes.

WSU is a solid pick if you want technical and professional programmes without needing top marks, most courses ask for around 20-27 APS.

UNIZULU is a comprehensive university in KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu-Natal, with programmes running from about 22 APS for certificates up to 30 APS for degrees like Engineering and Nursing.

University of Venda sits in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, and runs on its own points scale, not standard APS. You need at least 26 points to get into most degree programs.

University of Mpumalanga is a newer public university building a name in health, tech and agriculture, with entry points from 19 APS to 33 APS depending on your program.

University of Limpopo is your go-to for agriculture, health sciences and management in a rural Limpopo setting. You need at least 24 APS to get your foot in the door.

UKZN in Durban runs strong Medicine, Engineering, and Commerce degrees. You need at least 30 APS for most courses, and up to 45 APS for Medicine.

Stellenbosch runs on a percentage aggregate instead of standard APS, so you need anywhere from 55% to 70% aggregate depending on your course.

Sol Plaatje University is one of SA's newest varsities, based in Kimberley, and it scores your APS out of a 56-point scale, not the usual 42.

Rhodes University in Makhanda runs on its own points system out of 60, and you'll need at least 32 APS to get in.

NWU runs three campuses, Potchefstroom, Mahikeng, and Vanderbijlpark, and most degrees ask for around 25 APS, though diplomas can start from 18 APS.

Mandela Uni in Gqeberha runs on its own Applicant Score system, and most programmes need somewhere between 290 AS and 410 AS, depending on your course.

MUT is a township-based university of technology in Umlazi, Durban, built for students the system left behind. Need 25 points (best 5) plus 50% in English, Maths, and third subject.

CUT, a Bloemfontein University of Technology, offers hands-on engineering, health sciences and teacher training degrees. You'll need at least 27 points on CUT's own scale to get in.

CPUT is Cape Town's University of Technology, known for hands-on diplomas that get you job ready. You'll need anywhere from 22 APS to 38 APS depending on your program.