University of Limpopo

University of Limpopo

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.

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What You Need to Know About University of Limpopo

University of Limpopo sits in Polokwane and runs its main campus at Turfloop. It focuses on the developmental needs of Limpopo and surrounding rural communities, with strong programs in agriculture, health sciences, law and management. If you are looking for a university built around community impact rather than big city hype, this is a solid option.

UL is not the hardest university to get into, but it is not a free pass either. Some programs like BCom (Accountancy) want 30 APS, while others like the agriculture degrees sit around 24 to 25 APS. Meeting the minimum APS gets you in the door, but it does not guarantee a spot.

What APS Do You Need?

UL uses the standard APS system based on your best 6 subjects, with Life Orientation excluded from your core total. The maximum you can score is 42 APS.

Most programs want a general minimum of 24 APS, but it climbs depending on the faculty. BCom (Accountancy) needs 30 APS with English and Maths or Economics as required subjects, while the Extended Curriculum version drops to 28 APS if you need the extra support year. The BSc Agriculture degrees, like Soil Science, Plant Production and Animal Production, sit between 24 and 25 APS and want solid marks in Maths and science subjects. Check the official University of Limpopo page for exact details on subject-specific requirements for programs not listed here.

Fees and Funding

Figuring out funding is stressful, but UL does not leave you to figure it out alone. Tuition fee figures for 2027 were not confirmed at the time of writing, so check the official University of Limpopo Student Fees page for exact details.

NSFAS funds students at UL if you come from a poor or working class background, covering tuition, registration, accommodation, transport and books. NSFAS applications usually open in late November and close in January, so get in early and check your status on the NSFAS website. UL also offers its own need-based and merit-based bursaries alongside NSFAS.

Life on Campus

If you want to stay in res, you apply through the Turf Portal on the UL website using your student number and PIN. Residence applications for 2027 follow the same window as academic applications, closing 30 September 2026. Keep an eye on the Student Affairs office for updates on room allocation since spots are limited.

Not sure if your marks are enough? Use our free APS calculator to check where you stand before you apply.

Popular Programs

BCom (Accountancy)

Study accounting, auditing and business fundamentals to become an accountant, internal auditor or entrepreneur.

30 APS

BCom (Accountancy) Extended Curriculum Programme

The same accounting degree spread over an extra year, built for you if your marks are a bit short of the mainstream intake.

28 APS

BSc (Agriculture) in Soil Science

Learn soil analysis and land management to work as a soil scientist or laboratory manager.

25 APS

BSc (Environmental & Resource Studies)

Study environmental planning and resource management for a career as an environmental officer or development planner.

24 APS

BSc (Water & Sanitation Sciences)

Focus on water supply and sanitation systems to become a water scientist or community project manager.

24 APS

BSc (Agriculture) in Plant Production

Study crop science and farming systems to work as an agronomist, plant breeder or farm manager.

24 APS

BSc (Agriculture) in Animal Production

Learn livestock science and animal nutrition to become a farm manager, animal breeder or livestock consultant.

24 APS

UL prospectus 2027

Those are the popular ones. Here is everything else: all 54 programmes at University of Limpopo, grouped by faculty, with the minimum APS and subject requirements for each. Download the full prospectus or search the list below. Cut-offs change every year, so confirm against the official prospectus before you apply.

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54 courses across 4 faculties.

Faculty of Health Sciences

6From 26 APS

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery

Degree6 years
Maths 50%+English HL 60%+English FAL 60%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

Careers this can lead to

ClinicianGeneral Medical PractitionerGeneral PractitionersIndependent Medical PractitionerMedical AdministratorMedical Doctor
Required APS27

Bachelor of Nursing

Degree4 years
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

Careers this can lead to

Community NurseGeneral NurseMedical and Pharmaceutical RepresentativeMidwifeNurseOccupational Health Nurse
Required APS26

Bachelor of Optometry

Degree4 years
Maths 50%+English HL 60%+English FAL 60%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

Careers this can lead to

Optometrist
Required APS27

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Degree4 years
Maths 50%+English HL 60%+English FAL 60%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

Careers this can lead to

Experts in MedicinesLecturerPharmacistResearcher
Required APS27

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

Careers this can lead to

ConsultantDietitianDietitians Have Become Increasingly ImportantFood Service ManagerMedical RepresentativeNutrition Specialist
Required APS26

Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

Careers this can lead to

Laboratory ResearcherMedical Scientist
Required APS26

Faculty of Humanities

20From 22 APS

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Psychology stream)

Degree
Maths 40%+Maths Lit 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+IsiNdebele HL 50%+IsiNdebele FAL 50%+IsiXhosa HL 50%+IsiXhosa FAL 50%+IsiZulu HL 50%+IsiZulu FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 50%+Sepedi FAL 50%+Sesotho HL 50%+Sesotho FAL 50%+Setswana HL 50%+Setswana FAL 50%+Siswati HL 50%+Siswati FAL 50%+Tshivenda HL 50%+Tshivenda FAL 50%+Xitsonga HL 50%+Xitsonga FAL 50%+History 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Correctional OfficerCrime Scene ExpertCriminologistEmployee Assistance PractitionerGuidance CounsellorPrivate Investigator
Required APS23

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Psychology stream) - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
Maths 30%+Maths Lit 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+IsiNdebele HL 50%+IsiNdebele FAL 50%+IsiXhosa HL 50%+IsiXhosa FAL 50%+IsiZulu HL 50%+IsiZulu FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 50%+Sepedi FAL 50%+Sesotho HL 50%+Sesotho FAL 50%+Setswana HL 50%+Setswana FAL 50%+Siswati HL 50%+Siswati FAL 50%+Tshivenda HL 50%+Tshivenda FAL 50%+Xitsonga HL 50%+Xitsonga FAL 50%+History 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Correctional OfficerCrime Scene ExpertCriminologistEmployee Assistance PractitionerGuidance CounsellorPrivate Investigator
Required APS22

Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies stream)

Degree3 years
Maths 40%+Maths Lit 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 50%+Sepedi FAL 50%+Sesotho HL 50%+Sesotho FAL 50%+Tshivenda HL 50%+Tshivenda FAL 50%+Xitsonga HL 50%+Xitsonga FAL 50%+History 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Community OfficerCultural OfficerDevelopment OfficerHeritage OfficerKnowledge Management OfficerMuseum Curator
Required APS23

Bachelor of Arts (Languages stream)

Degree
Maths 50%+Maths Lit 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Language Practitioner
Required APS25

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts stream)

Degree3 years
Maths 50%+Maths Lit 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Performing ArtistScript Writer
Required APS25

Bachelor of Arts (Political Studies stream)

Degree3 years
Maths 40%+Maths Lit 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Political AnalystPolitician
Required APS25

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Anthropology stream)

Degree3 years
Maths 40%+Maths Lit 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+IsiNdebele HL 50%+IsiNdebele FAL 50%+IsiXhosa HL 50%+IsiXhosa FAL 50%+IsiZulu HL 50%+IsiZulu FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 50%+Sepedi FAL 50%+Sesotho HL 50%+Sesotho FAL 50%+Setswana HL 50%+Setswana FAL 50%+Siswati HL 50%+Siswati FAL 50%+Tshivenda HL 50%+Tshivenda FAL 50%+Xitsonga HL 50%+Xitsonga FAL 50%+History 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Community Development OfficerLabour Relations SpecialistOutreach CoordinatorPopulation AnalystResearch OfficerSocial Policy Analyst
Required APS23

Bachelor of Arts (Translation and Linguistics stream)

Degree3 years
Maths 50%+Maths Lit 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

InterpreterLanguage PractitionerTranslator
Required APS25

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Degree3 years
Maths 50%+Maths Lit 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Communications PractitionerMarketing ManagerPublic Relations Officer
Required APS25

Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary English and Multilingual Studies

Degree3 years
Maths 50%+Maths Lit 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 60%+Sepedi FAL 60%+

Careers this can lead to

Bilingual ExpertInterpreterTranslator
Required APS25

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies

Degree
Maths 50%+Maths Lit 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Communications OfficerEditorFilm ProducerInformation OfficerInformation TechnologistJournalist
Required APS25

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
Maths 50%+Maths Lit 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Communications OfficerEditorFilm ProducerInformation OfficerInformation TechnologistJournalist
Required APS23

Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching

Degree
Maths 40%+English HL 40%+English FAL 40%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+IsiNdebele HL 50%+IsiNdebele FAL 50%+IsiXhosa HL 50%+IsiXhosa FAL 50%+IsiZulu HL 50%+IsiZulu FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 50%+Sepedi FAL 50%+Sesotho HL 50%+Sesotho FAL 50%+Setswana HL 50%+Setswana FAL 50%+Siswati HL 50%+Siswati FAL 50%+Tshivenda HL 50%+Tshivenda FAL 50%+Xitsonga HL 50%+Xitsonga FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Community ConsultantCurriculum AdvisorEducation OfficerEducatorFoundation Phase TeacherFoundation Phase Teacher for Grade R–3
Required APS24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (majoring in Economics and Management Studies)

Degree
Maths 40%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Economics 50%+
Required APS24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (majoring in Languages and Life Orientation)

Degree
Maths 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+IsiNdebele HL 50%+IsiNdebele FAL 50%+IsiXhosa HL 50%+IsiXhosa FAL 50%+IsiZulu HL 50%+IsiZulu FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 50%+Sepedi FAL 50%+Sesotho HL 50%+Sesotho FAL 50%+Setswana HL 50%+Setswana FAL 50%+Siswati HL 50%+Siswati FAL 50%+Tshivenda HL 50%+Tshivenda FAL 50%+Xitsonga HL 50%+Xitsonga FAL 50%+
Required APS24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (majoring in Languages and Social Sciences)

Degree
Maths 40%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+IsiNdebele HL 50%+IsiNdebele FAL 50%+IsiXhosa HL 50%+IsiXhosa FAL 50%+IsiZulu HL 50%+IsiZulu FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 50%+Sepedi FAL 50%+Sesotho HL 50%+Sesotho FAL 50%+Setswana HL 50%+Setswana FAL 50%+Siswati HL 50%+Siswati FAL 50%+Tshivenda HL 50%+Tshivenda FAL 50%+Xitsonga HL 50%+Xitsonga FAL 50%+
Required APS24

Bachelor of Education in Senior Phase & FET Teaching (majoring in Mathematics, Science & Technology)

Degree
Maths 40%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Life Sciences 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+
Required APS24

Bachelor of Information Studies

Degree4 years
Maths 50%+Maths Lit 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

IndexerInformation AnalystInformation ConsultantInformation Specialist
Required APS25

Bachelor of Psychology

Degree4 years
Maths 50%+Maths Lit 60%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+IsiNdebele HL 50%+IsiNdebele FAL 50%+IsiXhosa HL 50%+IsiXhosa FAL 50%+IsiZulu HL 50%+IsiZulu FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 50%+Sepedi FAL 50%+Sesotho HL 50%+Sesotho FAL 50%+Setswana HL 50%+Setswana FAL 50%+Siswati HL 50%+Siswati FAL 50%+Tshivenda HL 50%+Tshivenda FAL 50%+Xitsonga HL 50%+Xitsonga FAL 50%+History 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Employee Assistance PractitionerGuidance CounsellorPsychologist PathwayPsychometristRegistered CounsellorTrauma Counsellor
Required APS23

Bachelor of Social Work

Degree4 years
Maths 40%+Maths Lit 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Afrikaans HL 50%+Afrikaans FAL 50%+IsiNdebele HL 50%+IsiNdebele FAL 50%+IsiXhosa HL 50%+IsiXhosa FAL 50%+IsiZulu HL 50%+IsiZulu FAL 50%+Sepedi HL 50%+Sepedi FAL 50%+Sesotho HL 50%+Sesotho FAL 50%+Setswana HL 50%+Setswana FAL 50%+Siswati HL 50%+Siswati FAL 50%+Tshivenda HL 50%+Tshivenda FAL 50%+Xitsonga HL 50%+Xitsonga FAL 50%+History 50%+

Careers this can lead to

CounsellorEmployee Assistance PractitionerSocial Education OfficerSocial Welfare OfficerSocial Worker
Required APS23

Faculty of Management & Law

14From 22 APS

Bachelor of Accountancy

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Accounting 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Accounting TechnicianAuditorBookkeeperChartered Accountant PathwayCost AccountantProfessional Accountant
Required APS30

Bachelor of Administration

Degree3 years
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+

Careers this can lead to

AdministratorConsultantLocal Government PractitionerNGO AdministratorOffice ManagerPublic Relations Practitioner
Required APS26

Bachelor of Administration in Local Government

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+
Required APS26

Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Accounting 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Accounting TechnicianAuditorBookkeeperChartered Accountant PathwayCost AccountantProfessional Accountant
Required APS28

Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Accounting 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Accounting TechnicianAuditorBookkeeperChartered Accountant PathwayCost AccountantProfessional Accountant
Required APS26

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Economics 40%+

Careers this can lead to

AdvisorBranch ManagerBusiness EntrepreneurBusiness InnovatorBusiness ManagerChange Facilitator
Required APS26

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Economics 40%+

Careers this can lead to

AdvisorBranch ManagerBusiness EntrepreneurBusiness InnovatorBusiness ManagerChange Facilitator
Required APS22

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Economics 50%+

Careers this can lead to

AnalystBanking Institutional WorkerBusiness EntrepreneurConsultantEconomic ProgrammerEconomist
Required APS26

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Economics 50%+

Careers this can lead to

AnalystBanking Institutional WorkerBusiness EntrepreneurConsultantEconomic ProgrammerEconomist
Required APS22

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Economics 40%+

Careers this can lead to

Business EntrepreneurHR ConsultantHR ManagersHR PractitionerHuman Resource OfficerHuman Resource Practitioner
Required APS26

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Economics 40%+

Careers this can lead to

Business EntrepreneurHR ConsultantHR ManagersHR PractitionerHuman Resource OfficerHuman Resource Practitioner
Required APS22

Bachelor of Development in Planning and Management

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Geography 50%+Economics 60%+
Required APS26

Bachelor of Laws

Degree
English HL 60%+English FAL 60%+

Careers this can lead to

AdvocateAttorneyJudgeLawyerLegal AdviserMagistrate
Required APS30

Bachelor of Laws - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
English HL 60%+English FAL 60%+

Careers this can lead to

AdvocateAttorneyJudgeLawyerLegal AdviserMagistrate
Required APS26

Faculty of Science & Agriculture

14From 22 APS

Bachelor of Agricultural Management

Degree3 years
Maths 40%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Life Sciences 50%+Geography 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Agricultural Extension OfficerAgricultural OfficerAgriculture TechnicianFarm ManagerResearch Assistant
Required APS24

Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences Stream)

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+
Required APS26

Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences Stream) - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 40%+
Required APS22

Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences stream)

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+

Careers this can lead to

Aerospace EngineerComputer ConsultantComputer Modelling ConsultantComputer ProgrammerFinancial AnalystMathematician
Required APS24

Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Sciences stream) - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Aerospace EngineerComputer ConsultantComputer Modelling ConsultantComputer ProgrammerFinancial AnalystMathematician
Required APS22

Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences stream)

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

Careers this can lead to

MetallurgistPhysicist
Required APS26

Bachelor of Science (Physical Sciences stream) - Extended Curriculum Programme

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 40%+

Careers this can lead to

MetallurgistPhysicist
Required APS22

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Agricultural Economics

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Agri-Business ManagerAgricultural EconomistAgricultural Policy AnalystConsultantDerivatives TraderFarm Manager
Required APS24

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Animal Production

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

Careers this can lead to

ConsultantFarm ManagerLivestock ScientistMarketing Officer in Processing/distribution/marketing of Livestock ProductsNutritionist
Required APS24

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Plant Production

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+

Careers this can lead to

ConsultantExtension OfficerFarm ManagerFarmerQuality Control ManagerResearch Officer
Required APS24

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Soil Science

Degree4 years
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Laboratory ManagerSoil AnalystSoil Scientist
Required APS25

Bachelor of Science in Environmental & Resource Studies

Degree4 years
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 50%+Life Sciences 50%+Geography 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Development PlannerEnvironmental Officer
Required APS24

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 60%+

Careers this can lead to

Earth ScientistEnvironmental ScientistGeochemistGeologistGeophysicistHydrologist
Required APS26

Bachelor of Science in Water & Sanitation Sciences

Degree
Maths 50%+English HL 50%+English FAL 50%+Physical Sciences 60%+Life Sciences 50%+

Careers this can lead to

Community Sanitation Project ManagerCommunity Water Supply Project PlannerWastewater Treatment ManagerWater Catchment ManagerWater Resources PlannerWater Supply and Sanitation Scientist
Required APS24

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